Sewer Camera Inspection in Burbank & Los Angeles
See inside your sewer line.
Guessing is how sewer jobs go wrong. Our camera inspection runs the full lateral and puts the footage on screen in front of you — roots, cracks, bellies, breaks, exactly where they are — before you spend a dollar on a repair.
Inspection snapshot
Know before you spend:
- Full-lateral camera run — you watch the footage with us
- Locate & map — every defect pinpointed, depth marked
- Footage you keep — findings in writing, video on record
- Before & after — camera on every hydro-jetting job, both ends
Free estimates
See the problem before you pay to fix it.
Sewer camera inspection
We run a waterproof camera through your line so you can see roots, cracks, sags or buildup on screen, and know what you’re dealing with before you spend a dollar on repairs.
Every job is different. Your price depends on access, line length and what we find. Call (818) 669-9019 for a free estimate, and we tell you the price before we start. Rooter Pros · Licensed C-36 plumber · CSLB #917630.
What the camera finds.
Most sewer mysteries are one of these six. The footage tells us which — and exactly where.
Root intrusion
Roots hunt for water and enter through joints and cracks. The camera shows how far in they are — and whether cleaning or repair is the honest fix.
Cracks & offset joints
Shifting soil opens joints and cracks pipe walls. Small offsets can sometimes be lined; big ones need a different method — the footage decides.
Bellies & low spots
Sagging sections hold standing water and collect solids. A liner follows the old grade — so bellies have to be found before anyone promises trenchless.
Collapses & breaks
Crushed or broken pipe shows up unmistakably on camera. No lining or bursting estimate should ever be written without ruling this out first.
Grease & scale buildup
Heavy buildup narrows the line and mimics a breakage. Camera before hydro jetting — and camera after — proves the line is actually clean.
Buried cleanouts
No accessible cleanout, no easy maintenance. The camera's locator pinpoints the line's path so we can install proper access.
When to get a camera inspection.
Five situations where looking beats guessing.
Recurring backups
Cleared twice and it came back? The blockage is a symptom. The camera finds the cause — roots, break, belly — so the fix sticks.
Buying a home
A sewer lateral replacement is a five-figure surprise nobody wants after closing. A camera inspection is cheap insurance on an older home.
Verifying a trenchless bid
Lining and bursting only work on the right pipe. If anyone quotes trenchless without camera footage, get a second opinion — preferably with video.
After hydro jetting
We camera every hydro-jetting job before and after — you see the buildup, then you see it gone. That's our standard practice.
Odors & soggy spots
Sewer smell in the yard or a patch of lawn that's always wet — the camera traces it to the exact leaking section.
Old clay or cast iron
Much of the Valley's housing stock is past its pipe's lifespan. If your home still has its original lateral, find out its condition on your schedule — not the sewer's.
Camera inspections in Burbank & LA
Why so many Valley homes need a look at the lateral, and the local programs that use the video.
Old clay, big trees
Many Burbank, Glendale and Valley homes were built from the 1920s to the 1960s with clay laterals jointed every few feet. Roots and ground movement work into those joints over decades. Read signs you need a sewer camera inspection for the symptoms and situations to watch for.
SLURP video credit
Burbank's SLURP program offers a $150 sewer-charge credit when the lateral is cleaned and video-recorded all the way to the public main, and the video shows the address. Burbank also reimburses repair of a section crushed by a parkway tree, up to city limits. See our Burbank page.
Owner's responsibility
LA Sanitation says owners are responsible for the whole lateral, including under the street, and runs a sewer lateral CCTV rebate. Check the city's current rules before you book. Buying a home? See sewer inspection before buying.
Prices & what to expect: call (818) 669-9019 for a free estimate on a camera inspection. For LA market prices and what the video should show, read sewer camera inspection cost in Los Angeles.
Service-area cities: Burbank · Glendale · North Hollywood · Studio City · Sherman Oaks · Van Nuys · Encino · Santa Clarita · Pasadena · Los Angeles · all areas & ZIP codes
How it works
Thirty minutes that can save you thousands.
Access the line
Through your cleanout — or we pull a toilet for access if there isn't one. No digging to get the camera in.
Run the camera
A self-leveling camera travels the full lateral while a locator tracks its position and depth from above ground.
Watch with us
The footage is on screen in front of you, live. We explain what you're seeing — roots, cracks, bellies — in plain language.
Findings & options
You get the findings in writing, the footage on record, and flat-rate options for whatever the line actually needs.
Areas we serve
Sewer camera inspections across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley — call to confirm your address.
Camera inspection FAQ
Quick answers before you call.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
It's quoted upfront at a flat rate before we start — no hourly meter running while we look. Call (818) 669-9019 and we'll give you the number before we roll a truck. See what drives the price on our Honest Pricing page.
Do I get to keep the video?
Yes. You get the findings in writing and the footage on record — useful for second opinions, insurance documentation, or your home records.
Can the camera damage my pipes?
No. The camera head is small, smooth, and pushed gently through the line — it's purely diagnostic. If a section is already collapsed, the camera simply can't pass it, which is itself useful information.
What if I don't have a cleanout?
We can usually access the line by pulling a toilet — no digging required. If your home has no good access point at all, we can install a cleanout; it makes every future cleaning and inspection dramatically easier.
How often should a sewer line be inspected?
For older homes with original clay or cast-iron laterals, every couple of years is sensible — and always before buying a home. Newer PVC lines rarely need routine inspection unless symptoms appear.
What are the signs I need a sewer camera inspection?
Several slow drains at once, the lowest drain backing up first, a main line that clogs again within months, gurgling or sewer odors that do not go away, and a soggy or extra-green strip over the sewer path. Also inspect before buying an older home, before a remodel or ADU, and before approving a big sewer repair. Our blog post on the signs you need a sewer camera inspection covers each one.
Does Burbank give a rebate for a sewer video inspection?
Burbank's SLURP program gives single-family homes and duplexes a $150 sewer-charge credit when the lateral is cleaned and then video-recorded to the public main, with the address shown on the video. Check current rules with Burbank Public Works before you book.
Stop guessing. Get the camera in.
Owner-operated · 24/7 emergency service · Upfront flat-rate pricing · Footage you keep · No overtime charges