Somebody quoted you a leach field replacement and you want a second opinion
Camera Inspections
Septic & Sewer Camera Inspections
Guessing about a buried line is how people end up paying for a repair they didn't need. We send a camera down and look. Camera inspections start at $125, and you see the same footage we do.
What The Camera Finds
Stop Guessing About Buried Pipe
A standard septic inspection covers the tank, baffles, and what's visible. A camera inspection goes further and scopes the lines and leach field, which is where the expensive problems hide.
We use it as the diagnostic step before any major repair, because we won't quote a job we haven't seen.
- Root intrusion in lines and leach trenches
- Cracked, offset, or collapsed pipe
- Bellies and low spots holding standing water
- Blockages and heavy buildup
- Distribution box condition
- Line routing and depth when nobody has a system map
- Footage you can hand to an inspector, agent, or lender
When You Need This
Worth The $125
The same line has backed up more than once
You're buying a rural property and want to know what you're inheriting
Pumping the tank didn't fix the slow drains
You have no idea where the lines run or how old the system is
An inspection report flagged something and you want to see it yourself
Our Process
Look First. Quote Second.
01
Access
Through a cleanout where there is one, or through the tank. If the lid is buried we uncover it as part of the visit.
02
Scope
Camera runs the lines and into the field. We narrate what we're seeing as we go rather than reading you a report later.
03
Locate
Where a problem shows up, we mark the spot at the surface so any dig goes straight to it.
04
Decide Together
You see the footage. If it needs a repair we quote it. If it doesn't, we say so and you've spent $125 instead of five figures.
Common Questions
Camera Inspection Questions
How is this different from a regular septic inspection?
A standard inspection covers the tank, baffles, and visible system condition and comes with a written report. A camera inspection sends a camera down the drain lines and leach field to scope what's underground.
What does a camera inspection cost?
Camera inspections start at $125. If we're already on site for a pumping or a repair diagnostic, it's usually cheaper to do both in one visit.
Do I get to see the footage?
Yes. We walk you through what we're seeing while we're doing it, and you can have the footage for an inspector, an agent, or a second opinion.
Can a camera tell me if my leach field is failing?
It tells you a lot: roots, crushed lines, standing water in the trenches, a plugged distribution box. Combined with a pump-out and a look at how the tank drains, it's usually enough to make the call.
Do you need a cleanout to run the camera?
A cleanout makes it easier but isn't required. We can usually access through the tank. If you don't have a cleanout, ask us about adding one while we're there.
Can you do this as part of a real estate inspection?
Yes, and it's a common add-on for rural properties. Buyers who scope the lines before closing find things a visual inspection can't reach.
Where We Work
Camera Inspections Across Shasta County
Our trucks run out of Shasta, just west of Redding. Pick your town for drive times, permit details, and what we see most on local systems.
Before You Pay For A Replacement, Look Down There.
$125 to find out what's actually wrong beats five figures spent on a guess.