A sewer camera inspection sends a waterproof camera through the sewer lateral to show its condition on video. It's the evidence behind any sewer repair recommendation and one of the most useful checks before buying an older Charlotte home.
When to get one
- Before buying a home built before about 1980.
- After a backup that returns within months of cleaning.
- Before paying for a major sewer repair, to see the defect yourself.
- After a repair or lining, to confirm the result.
What the video should show
A useful inspection identifies the pipe material, the location and depth of defects, distances from the cleanout, and whether the problem is roots, a crack, an offset joint, a sag or a collapse. About 27% of Charlotte homes were built before 1980, when clay, cast iron and Orangeburg laterals were common. See sewer line repair in Charlotte.
Hiring a plumber for this job: sewer camera inspection in Charlotte
SteadWell is a free referral service, not a plumbing company. We connect you with an independent, licensed plumber who serves Charlotte; that plumber prices the job and stands behind the work.
- Confirm the North Carolina license with the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
- Ask for a copy of the video and a written summary with distances.
- Ask whether cleaning is needed before the camera can see the full line.
