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Sewer camera inspection in Colchester, CT

A live camera inspection of your sewer or septic line, with locating, so you know exactly what is wrong and where before anyone digs.

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Camera prices
Camera inspections
Starting prices
  • Real estate camera inspectionFrom $299
  • Camera inspection and locatingFrom $495
  • Main line camera diagnosticFrom $745.20
  • Smoke test for odorsFrom $1,542.17
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Members save 10% on diagnostics.
From$299Real estate camera inspection
From$495Inspection and locating
DepthLocated from the surface
ReportFor buyers and sellers

What is included

What the camera shows.

  • RootsRoot intrusion at joints, the most common cause of repeat clogs.
  • Cracks and breaksBroken pipe, separated joints and collapses.
  • BelliesSags where water and waste settle and build up.
  • Depth and locationA locator on the camera head marks the problem spot and depth on your lawn.
  • Grease and scaleBuildup that a jetter can remove.
  • A written reportFor real estate jobs, a report you can share with buyers, sellers and lenders. Recording is available if you ask before service.
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Starting prices

Camera and diagnostic prices.

Pick the inspection for your situation. A camera inspection is the fastest way to stop guessing.

Access through a toilet
Priced on site
Plumbing dispatch
From $99
Camera and diagnostic starting prices · Drainworks 2026 pricebook
ServiceWhat it coversStarting at
Sewer lateral camera inspection
Real estate
Camera inspection of the sewer lateral with a written report, through a code-compliant cleanout.
From$299
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Camera inspection and locating
Residential
Camera inspection, viewed live, and locating through reasonable cleanout access.
From$495
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Main line camera diagnostic
Storm or sanitary
Camera diagnosis of a main or branch drain line.
From$745.20
Members from $670.68
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Dye test
Trace a line
Tracing dye to verify where a drain flows and comes out.
From$861.67
Members from $775.50
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Smoke test
Sewer odors
Smoke in the sewer system to find the source of an odor.
From$1,542.17
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Half day of investigation
Underground lines
Camera inspection and exploration of underground water, sewer, septic or drain lines.
From$1,586.83
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Camera inspections need reasonable cleanout access. Digging or pulling a toilet for access is not included. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. Your technician confirms the price on site, and no work starts until you approve it.

How it works

Insert. Inspect. Locate. Explain.

Most residential camera inspections take about 45 minutes.

  1. 01

    Insert

    The camera goes in through a cleanout.

  2. 02

    Inspect

    We run the camera from the house outward and watch it live. Recording is available if you ask before service.

  3. 03

    Locate

    Problem spots are marked on the surface with depth.

  4. 04

    Explain

    We walk you through what the camera showed and price any fix.

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Questions

Sewer camera inspection, answered.

Answers from licensed plumbers and septic installers. Still unsure? Call us at (860) 317-0873.

Do I need a sewer camera inspection when buying a house?
It is a smart step for any older home, especially with mature trees in the yard. Our real estate sewer lateral camera inspection starts from $299 and includes a written report.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
A residential camera inspection with locating starts from $495. A real estate sewer lateral camera inspection starts from $299.
Can the camera find where my pipe is broken?
Yes. A locator in the camera head lets us mark the exact spot and depth on the surface.
What causes a sewer smell with no visible leak?
Dry traps, broken vents or cracked pipes. A smoke test finds the source.

Membership

Become a partner.

A yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test, waived dispatch fees, priority scheduling and member pricing on plumbing and drain work.

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Plumbing Protection Partnership

Every home
For every home, on septic or town sewer
$159first year

Then $129 a year when you renew. Monthly payment options available.

  • Yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test
  • Waived dispatch fees and priority scheduling
  • 10% off plumbing and drain service
  • 5% off water and sewer line work
  • Free estimates on large projects
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Stop guessing. See the pipe.

Camera inspections and locating across eastern Connecticut, from $299.

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