Sewer inspection, cleaning, and diagnostics
From recurring sewer backups and slow drains to an unknown sewer-line condition or questions before buying a property, the right starting service depends on what is happening at the property. The Sewer Pros provides sewer camera inspection, sewer cleaning, hydro jetting, drain cleaning, sewer line locating, recurring backup diagnosis, and preventative maintenance services.
We evaluate accessible portions of the line when appropriate, document visible conditions, and explain the findings in practical language. Because we do not perform sewer repair or replacement, the information remains separate from a repair sale.
Find the right starting service
Recurring sewer backups, multiple slow drains, unexplained odors, and concerns about an older sewer line can have several possible causes. The Sewer Pros provides sewer camera inspection, sewer diagnostics, sewer cleaning, hydro jetting, drain cleaning, sewer line locating, pre-purchase sewer inspection, and preventative maintenance services for residential and managed properties.
Our evidence-first process starts by understanding the symptoms, inspecting accessible portions of the sewer line when appropriate, and documenting visible conditions. Depending on what the line shows, the appropriate next step may be cleaning, hydro jetting, locating the sewer route, monitoring a condition, or consulting a separate repair provider.
Because The Sewer Pros does not perform sewer repair or replacement, our findings remain separate from a repair sale. You receive practical information that can help you make a more informed maintenance, property-purchase, or second-opinion decision.
Service is available across the St. Louis, San Diego, and Las Vegas markets. Select a service below to learn what it addresses, how the process works, and what information you can expect to receive.
Match the service to the symptoms or property concern you are experiencing.
See visible conditions inside accessible portions of the sewer line when a camera inspection is performed.
Use clearer findings when deciding whether to clean, monitor, locate, or seek a separate repair opinion.
How our service areas work
The Sewer Pros serves properties across three active service markets. Select your market to find local sewer inspection, cleaning, coverage, scheduling, and contact information.
A service market identifies an area where The Sewer Pros travels to provide sewer camera inspection, sewer cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer line locating, and diagnostic services. It does not automatically represent a storefront, branch, depot, or office.
What this means for you
Confirm coverage using your property location before scheduling service.
Housing age, pipe materials, soil conditions, mature landscaping, property type, and local sewer requirements can vary between St. Louis, San Diego, and Las Vegas. Each market page provides information relevant to customers and properties in that service area.
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Independent sewer inspection & second opinions
A sewer backup or major repair recommendation can make a costly decision feel urgent. The Sewer Pros inspects and documents the condition inside your sewer line so you can understand what is actually happening before you approve cleaning, excavation, lining, or replacement.
Because we do not perform sewer repairs or replacements, we do not profit from selling you the work. Our role is to inspect and document visible conditions, explain what we found in plain language, and give you an honest opinion you can use to make the next decision.
Already received a repair recommendation? Bring us in for an independent second opinion before you sign off on major work.
We use RIDGID sewer camera equipment to examine the line for blockages, roots, damage, offsets, standing water, and other visible conditions.
We inspect and document visible conditions inside the line, so you are not forced to rely only on a verbal repair recommendation.
Use the findings to determine whether the issue calls for cleaning, monitoring, a repair estimate, or another qualified opinion, without pressure to buy a repair from us.
Do not approve a major sewer repair based only on a sales-driven recommendation. The Sewer Pros does not repair or replace sewer lines, by design, so we have no repair contract to sell. Get a documented second opinion before you approve the expense.
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Sewer inspection, cleaning, and hydro jetting for rental homes, multifamily residential properties, and property managers. Recurring backups and drainage issues start with an inspection.
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Reach out to schedule a sewer inspection or ask about a problem you’re already seeing. Get a straight answer before you commit to bigger work.
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The Sewer Pros provides sewer camera inspections, sewer diagnostics, sewer cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer line locating, and drain cleaning for residential properties. We document the conditions we observe so property owners, homebuyers, and property managers can understand the issue and consider appropriate next steps.
A camera inspection of the accessible sewer line, documenting what is visible. It can help identify observed conditions and support an informed next-step decision.
Remove buildup and obstructions from sewer lines when cleaning is appropriate. A camera inspection can help document line conditions before or after cleaning.
Use high-pressure water to clean eligible sewer lines. Whether jetting is appropriate depends on the line’s observed condition.
Combine cleaning with visual documentation of the line. See what was observed and whether cleaning changed the conditions visible by camera.
Help identify the route of an accessible sewer line and locate a specific area when conditions allow. Useful when planning further evaluation or work.
Address buildup or blockages in drains serving sinks, tubs, and other fixtures. The service focuses on the affected drain and the reported symptoms.
Get a visual assessment of accessible portions of the sewer line before buying a property. The findings can help inform your due diligence.
Investigate recurring backups and document conditions observed during the inspection. Findings can help clarify what may be contributing to the problem.
Arrange sewer inspection or cleaning based on the line’s condition and service needs. Recommendations should be guided by observed evidence.
Not sure where to start?
Recurring backups, several slow drains, an unknown sewer-line location, or a concern before buying a property may require different starting services. Describe the symptoms, the property type, and what decision you are trying to make. We can help identify an appropriate inspection, cleaning, hydro jetting, locating, or diagnostic starting point.
Evidence-first sewer diagnostics
Every sewer inspection follows the same process, whether you are a homeowner dealing with a recurring backup, a buyer who wants to know what is in the line before closing, or a property manager scheduling preventative maintenance. We look, we document, we explain, and you decide.
We run a sewer camera inspection through the accessible line to see its actual condition, root intrusion, blockages, offset joints, bellies, or cracks, on video rather than relying on guesswork from symptoms alone.
The inspection is recorded and the findings are documented as we go, so what we observe in your sewer line is captured on video and in writing, not just described after the fact.
We walk you through the footage and explain what it actually shows in plain language, what is a maintenance issue a sewer cleaning or hydro jetting can resolve, and what may point toward a structural issue worth a second opinion.
You keep the video and the findings. That evidence is yours to use however you choose, to schedule cleaning or preventative maintenance with us, to get a second opinion, or to make an informed decision about a bigger repair with a contractor of your choosing. We do not sell sewer repair or replacement, so the decision about what happens next stays yours.
We are sewer and drain specialists: sewer camera inspection, sewer diagnostics, sewer cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer line locating, drain cleaning, and pre-purchase sewer inspection, all built around the same evidence-first process.
Estimate options
Free estimates may be available before a sewer camera inspection or sewer cleaning. Tell us what is happening, which service you are considering, and where the property is located. We will explain what can be estimated before an appointment is scheduled.
Scheduling
Same-day sewer appointments may be available when the weekday schedule permits. Contact us early with your service and location information so we can check current availability.
No. We inspect, diagnose, locate, and clean. Where findings suggest work beyond cleaning, that is a conversation about the evidence, including having a qualified repair contractor review it.
An inspection documents the condition of the line with a camera. Cleaning removes what has accumulated inside it. They are often done together, but they answer different questions: inspection tells you what is wrong, cleaning restores flow.
A second inspection can confirm whether a sewer line actually needs replacement or can be cleaned and maintained instead. The Sewer Pros performs independent camera inspections without an incentive to sell repair or replacement work, giving you an unbiased look at the pipe’s condition.
Recurring backups are often caused by root intrusion, grease buildup, a pipe offset, or a partial blockage that returns after snaking. A camera inspection identifies the specific cause so the right next step, whether cleaning, hydro jetting, or further diagnosis, can be chosen.
Yes, they use different tools. Hydro jetting sends pressurized water through a hose and nozzle to loosen buildup and flush it out of an accessible line. Cable cleaning uses a rotating cable to break through a blockage. Neither is better in every case. The right choice depends on the line and what is in it, and a camera inspection can show what is in the line first.
A scheduled cleaning interval based on what an inspection actually shows about your line, rather than a fixed annual visit. If camera evidence shows root activity or buildup returning faster than average, that sets the interval, not a generic calendar reminder.
It’s a camera inspection specifically aimed at a line that has backed up more than once. The goal isn’t just to see the current condition, it’s to identify why the problem keeps returning, so the fix addresses the cause instead of clearing it again.
Yes, across all three service areas as a service-area business, we travel to you rather than working from a public storefront. See our service areas for coverage specific to your area.
Drain cleaning clears fixture and branch lines, the pipes serving one sink, tub, or laundry connection. Sewer cleaning clears the main line that carries wastewater from the property to the connection point. A single slow drain is often a drain cleaning fix; backups affecting multiple fixtures usually point to the main line.
Sewer line locating establishes exactly where the line runs and how deep it sits, without excavation. It’s typically needed before digging, landscaping, installing a fence or pool, or planning utility work near the property, so you know what’s underground before work starts.
Sometimes. A camera inspection shows whether buildup, roots, or a partial blockage is causing the problem, in which case cleaning or hydro jetting may resolve it, or whether the pipe itself is damaged in a way cleaning can’t fix. That’s the evidence an independent inspection is meant to provide before a replacement decision is made.
A camera is run through the accessible portion of the line while the footage is recorded. We document what the camera shows as we go, then walk you through the footage afterward and explain what it means in plain language before recommending any next step.
Yes. “Sewer scope” and “sewer camera inspection” describe the same service: a camera run through the line to document its condition on video.
The combo clears the line first, then inspects it on camera, so you see the condition the blockage was hiding rather than just a line that drains again. Done separately, an inspection before cleaning can miss what’s underneath existing buildup.
Sewer service requests
Recurring backups, slow drains, drainage odors, or an uncertain sewer-line condition can have more than one possible cause. The Sewer Pros helps property owners, buyers, and managers start with the right sewer inspection, cleaning, hydro jetting, locating, or diagnostic service.
Use the form to describe the symptoms, property concern, or service you are considering. Select your market and service, then include helpful details such as how often the problem occurs, which fixtures are affected, or whether you need documentation before a property or maintenance decision.
We inspect accessible portions of the line when appropriate, document visible conditions, and explain what the findings may mean in practical language. Our evidence-first approach helps you decide whether cleaning, monitoring, locating, further evaluation, or a separate repair opinion is the appropriate next step.
The Sewer Pros serves the St. Louis, San Diego, and Las Vegas service markets. We do not perform sewer repair or replacement, so our findings remain separate from a repair sale and can be used when consulting another provider.
Tell us what is happening at the property. If you are unsure which service you need, describe the symptoms in the message field and we will help identify an appropriate starting point.
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