When a snake is not enough
If your drains clog again and again even after cleaning, the problem is probably bigger than a simple clog. Pipes with structural damage need a real diagnosis, and the only way to see inside a buried line accurately is with a camera. Every technician at Eatonton Plumber Pro is trained on our video inspection equipment, and we can inspect your lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What the camera finds
- Broken, cracked or collapsed pipe
- Tree root intrusion at joints
- Corrosion and scale inside cast iron and galvanized pipe
- Leaking joints and separated fittings
- Sags and low spots that hold waste
- Grease buildup and foreign objects
- The exact depth and location of a problem, marked on the surface
When we come out and clear a sewer line clog, we follow up with a video pipe inspection so you can see what caused it.
Buying a home around the lake?
A sewer camera inspection before you close can save you from inheriting a failing line. Older homes in Eatonton, Greensboro and Madison often still have clay or cast iron sewer pipe. A quick look tells you whether the line is sound or needs work before it becomes your problem.
Large lines and water lines too
We also run camera inspections and locating on larger lines, including 1.5 inch PVC and up, for water service lines and commercial properties.
Where we provide video pipe inspection
We work out of our office on Harmony Road in Eatonton and cover all of Putnam County, the communities around Lake Oconee, and nearby Greensboro, Madison and Milledgeville. See all service areas.
Video pipe inspection questions and answers
25 common questions, answered by Eatonton Plumber Pro, a Georgia master licensed plumbing company (MP210274). Last updated November 10, 2026.
Does a camera inspection require digging?
No. The camera goes in through an existing cleanout, toilet flange or drain opening. Digging only happens if the inspection shows a repair is needed.
Can I see the video?
Yes. You can watch the screen with the technician while the camera is in the line, and we explain what you are looking at.
Can you find where the problem is from the yard?
Yes. The camera head carries a locator signal, so we can mark the location and depth of a break on the surface.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
The price depends on access to the line, its length and whether locating is needed. Like our other diagnostic work, the camera inspection is priced up front, so you know the cost before anything is done.
When should I get a sewer camera inspection?
When drains keep clogging after cleaning, when you notice sewer odors or soggy spots in the yard, before buying an older home, before a remodel that ties into existing drains, and after a main line clog is cleared.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?
It is a smart step, especially for older homes around the lake and in historic towns like Madison and Greensboro. A standard home inspection usually does not look inside the sewer line, and a failing line is costly to inherit.
How long does a camera inspection take?
Many residential inspections take about an hour on site, including setup and going over the results with you. Long or hard-to-reach lines can take more time.
What can a sewer camera see?
Cracks, breaks and collapsed sections, root intrusion, corrosion and scale, separated joints, sags that hold water, grease buildup and objects stuck in the line. It also shows the pipe material and how the line is laid out.
How does the camera get into the pipe?
A waterproof camera on a flexible push rod goes in through a cleanout, a toilet opening or another drain access point. No digging is needed to run the inspection.
Can a camera inspection find the location of a break?
Yes. A transmitter in the camera head sends a signal we pick up from the surface, so we can mark where the problem is and how deep it sits. That keeps any repair dig small and accurate.
Do you inspect water lines with a camera too?
Yes. We run camera inspections and locating on larger lines, including 1.5 inch PVC and up, for water service lines and commercial properties.
Can a camera inspection tell me if I need a new sewer line?
It gives you the evidence to decide. Isolated damage points to a spot repair. Damage along the full length, heavy corrosion or repeated root intrusion points to replacement. See sewer line repair.
Is a camera inspection worth it if my drain only clogged once?
A single clog that clears and stays clear is often just a clog. If it was the main line, or if clogs come back, an inspection is worth it to learn whether roots, a sag or a break are behind it.
Can you inspect septic lines with a camera?
Yes. We inspect the line from the house to the septic tank to tell whether a backup is caused by the pipe or by the tank and drain field. See septic systems.
Can I get a copy of the inspection video?
Ask when you schedule. You can always watch the live video with the technician and have the findings explained as the camera moves through the line.
Can you inspect lines at night or on weekends?
Yes. Every technician at Eatonton Plumber Pro is trained on our video inspection equipment, and we can inspect lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What is pipe locating?
Pipe locating traces the route and depth of a buried line from the surface with electronic equipment. It shows exactly where to dig, so repairs disturb as little of your yard, driveway or floor as possible.
Can a camera inspection help with slab leaks?
A camera is used mainly on drain and sewer lines, so it can find breaks in drains under a slab. Leaks in pressurized supply lines are usually found with ultrasonic leak detection instead.
Do you offer camera inspections for commercial buildings?
Yes. Restaurants, offices and rental properties use our camera inspections to find recurring clogs, grease problems and damaged lines before they shut a business down.
Is a sewer camera inspection the same as a home inspection?
No. A home inspector looks at the visible parts of the house and plumbing. A sewer camera inspection looks inside the buried line, which a typical home inspection does not cover.
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