Services · New Westminster
Sewer Camera Inspection in New Westminster
A sewer camera travels the lateral and records cracks, roots, offsets, bellies, and collapses. On New Westminster lots, that footage is the difference between a surface-conscious repair plan and a dig quote that never checked the line.
Who this is for
- Owners seeing backups, slow drains, gurgling, or sewage odors
- Buyers or sellers with an inspection note on the sewer
- Homeowners comparing lining, bursting, spot repair, or dig options
- Anyone who wants plain-language findings before approving excavation
Clear diagnosis first, so you are not paying for a method that does not fit the footage.
How the work typically runs
- 1
Confirm access
We start from a cleanout or other workable entry. If access is missing, we discuss temporary openings before forcing a method choice.
- 2
Run the camera
The camera records the run. We note distance markers, defect types, and whether the host pipe looks liner-ready or replacement-bound.
- 3
Walk the footage
You see what we see - roots, cracks, bellies, collapses - explained without jargon theatre.
- 4
Map options
Findings become a shortlist: lining, bursting, spot work, limited dig, or further cleaning. Written estimate follows when you want next steps.
What influences cost
We do not publish fixed prices here. Length, access, cleaning, and surface cover vary too widely on New Westminster lots. These are the factors that usually shape an estimate:
- Access quality and whether temporary entry is required
- Length of line to be inspected
- Cleaning needed before the camera can pass
- Whether a written report or sale-oriented documentation is requested
- Follow-on repair scoping if you want lining or bursting priced from the same visit
Questions about sewer camera inspection
Do I need a camera before repair?
For any serious lining, bursting, or dig recommendation on this site, yes - footage is how we know the method fits. Guessing under a finished driveway is how scopes go wrong.
Can you inspect if I have no cleanout?
Sometimes via other access points; sometimes a temporary opening is required first. We say so upfront rather than pretending every lot has a ready entry.
Will I get a copy of the video?
We review findings with you and can provide documentation for your records or a real-estate process when that is part of the agreed scope.