See inside your sewer line before you decide
We have all experienced the sudden panic of a backed-up toilet, but a professional sewer camera inspection can quickly identify the hidden cause.
That sinking feeling usually means something is going wrong deep underground. A high-resolution scope travels through your line to reveal exactly what is wrong, from blockages and breaks to root intrusion and bellies.
Our experts at Arvada Pro Plumbing use advanced gear like the Ridgid SeeSnake camera because its High Dynamic Range (HDR) sensor completely illuminates dark spots inside the pipe. This crystal-clear view lets us accurately assess pipe material and age without any messy guesswork or digging.
You get a perfect picture of the situation before buying a home, dealing with recurring backups, or starting a renovation. We want to walk you through exactly what we look for, so pull up a chair and let us show you how simple this process can be.
When a scope pays for itself
Local real estate data from 2026 shows that an unexpected full sewer line replacement in the Denver and Arvada area averages around $4,231. Catching a problem early is the easiest way to protect your wallet.
Our inspections provide total peace of mind in several specific situations. Here is a quick breakdown of when a scope pays for itself:
- Buying or selling a home, especially one built before 1980: Historic Arvada neighborhoods often have original clay tile, cast iron, or Orangeburg pipes that crack and corrode over time.
- Recurring drain or sewer backups: Persistent clogs usually indicate aggressive tree root intrusion from mature cottonwoods or ash trees blocking the main line.
- A yard with soggy spots over the sewer line: Unexplained wet patches or sudden dips in your lawn often point to sewage leaking underground from a collapsed section.
- Before a remodel that touches plumbing: Upgrading your bathrooms adds more water flow, so you need to ensure the existing underground pipes can handle the extra capacity.
- After a city or neighbor sewer issue: Expansive clay soils in Colorado shift with the seasons, and nearby ground movement can easily knock your pipes out of alignment.
We frequently find that the type of pipe directly dictates the kind of damage hiding below ground. Different materials fail in very predictable ways as they age.
Take a look at this quick guide to what you might find under an older property.
| Pipe Material | Common Era Installed | The Biggest Risk Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | Early 1900s to 1970s | Joints separate as soil shifts, allowing heavy tree root intrusion. |
| Cast Iron | Pre-1970s | Rusts from the inside out, causing severe scaling and eventual bottom collapse. |
| Orangeburg | 1940s to 1970s | Made of tar-pressed wood fibers that simply crush flat under soil pressure. |
Our goal is to spot these material weaknesses long before they cause a disastrous sewage flood in your basement.
Booking a quick sewer camera inspection puts you back in control of your property. Reach out to us today to schedule your video check, and let us help you protect your home.
What our Camera Inspection service includes
- High-resolution video scoping
- Blockage and break location
- Home-purchase inspections
- Recurring-backup diagnosis
- Pinpoint pipe locating
