Sewer Camera Inspection Troy MI gives you a clear look inside your lateral line before you spend a dollar on digging. We run a high-resolution pipe inspection camera through the cleanout and record every foot. Whether you are buying a home in Oakland County or your basement drain is backing up, you get same-day answers and a straight recommendation. No guesswork, no pressure, just the truth about your pipes.
Sewer Camera Inspection Troy MI is a diagnostic service that pushes a waterproof camera through your sewer lateral to record the pipe's condition from the house to the city main. We start at the cleanout, feed the camera on a rigid reel, and watch a live monitor as it travels. The camera head carries LED lights and a sonde transmitter, so we can mark the exact depth of any crack, bellied section, or root mass on the surface. You see what we see, in real time.
Most Troy homeowners call us because a drain is slow, a floor drain gurgles, or a home inspector flagged the sewer line. In older neighborhoods, cast iron pipe from the 1950s and 1960s has often cracked or scaled shut. In newer subdivisions, PVC pipe can still be infiltrated by tree roots at the joints. A sewer scope inspection in Troy, Michigan separates a simple clog from a structural failure before you authorize any repair.
Every camera inspection covers the full lateral from the cleanout to the city main, with a recorded video file and a written summary. We also mark defect depths on the surface. If the line is too blocked to see, we tell you and quote the clearing work separately before we proceed.
We record the entire run from the cleanout to the municipal connection. You get the raw file, not a highlight reel. That footage shows pipe material, joint spacing, and every defect we find along the way.
When we find a crack, root mass, or offset, we use the camera's sonde to mark the depth and surface location. A repair crew can dig a small, targeted hole instead of trenching the whole yard.
You get a plain-language summary the same day. It lists pipe material, approximate length, defect locations, and our recommendation. Real estate agents and insurance adjusters can use it as-is.
If we clear a blockage first, we camera the line again afterward. That second pass confirms the pipe is fully open and shows whether the cleaning damaged anything. You see the before and after.
We find your exterior cleanout, or pull a toilet if the home has no outside access. We confirm the flow direction and check for standing water. This step takes 10 to 15 minutes and tells us whether the line needs to be jetted before the camera goes in.
A Ridgid or General Pipe Cleaners pipe inspection camera feeds through the line on a rigid reel. The operator watches a live monitor and calls out pipe material, joint spacing, and any defect. We record the full run to a digital file.
When we hit a crack, root mass, or belly, we use the camera's sonde to mark the depth and location on the surface with paint or a flag. That mark tells a repair crew exactly where to dig, which keeps excavation small and cheap.
We walk you through the recording on-site. You see the root intrusion, the offset joint, or the scale buildup for yourself. We explain what is urgent, what can wait, and what a repair would involve. No jargon, no scare tactics.
You get the video file and a written summary the same day. If you are in a real estate transaction, we format the report for your agent. If you are scheduling a repair, we attach an estimate with the footage so there are no surprises.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Self-leveling camera head with LED lighting for clear footage inside 2-inch to 12-inch laterals. Records to an SD card you can keep.
Rugged push-rod camera reel for residential laterals up to 200 feet. The sonde transmitter lets us mark defect depths on the surface.
Backup camera system for long or difficult runs. Used when a line has multiple bends or when we need a second angle on a defect.
High-pressure hose delivering up to 4,000 PSI to cut grease, scale, and silt from pipe walls before or after a camera pass.
Cable equipment for clearing soft blockages and roots so the camera can travel the full length of the lateral.
Handheld receiver that picks up the camera's transmitter signal to pinpoint defect depth and surface location within inches.
A 1962 Troy ranch had a basement drain that backed up every four months. Two previous snakings cleared it for a few weeks each time. The homeowner was ready to replace the whole lateral.
Our camera found a single root mass at 42 feet and a cracked joint at 44 feet. We marked the depth, and a spot repair fixed it. The homeowner spent a fraction of a full replacement and has had no backups in over a year.
A 1975 home had slow drains throughout the house. A drain snake only poked a hole through the scale. The camera showed the 4-inch cast iron was narrowed to about 1.5 inches of open bore.
We ran a hydro jetting machine pass at 3,500 PSI to cut the scale back to bare metal. A second camera pass confirmed full flow. The homeowner avoided a $9,000 replacement.
A seller in Clawson had a buyer's inspector flag the sewer line as 'unknown condition.' The sale was stalled, and the buyer wanted a $6,000 credit for a possible replacement.
We scoped the line and found PVC in good condition with one minor offset at 60 feet. The video report showed no roots and no cracks. The buyer dropped the credit request and the sale closed in two weeks.
A camera inspection turns a vague symptom into a specific diagnosis. These are the four problems we find most often in Troy laterals, and what each one means for your repair bill.
Ask a pro →We camera the line to find the exact root location and depth. If the pipe is still sound, a root killer treatment plus hydro jetting machine pass clears it. If the joint is broken, we quote a spot repair at the marked depth.
Our camera shows how much of the pipe bore is still open. If scale is the only issue, high-pressure hose jetting restores full flow. If the pipe wall is corroded through, we show you the footage and price a liner or replacement.
The camera measures the depth of the belly or offset and we mark it on the surface. A spot repair at that exact location fixes the low spot without replacing the whole lateral.
We trace the lateral with the camera and a sonde to map every connection. If we find a cross-bore, we document it on video and explain the code-correct fix before any work begins.
Most residential camera inspections in Troy run $180 to $450 in 2026, depending on access and line length. If we have to pull a toilet to reach the cleanout, expect the higher end. The price includes the video file and a written summary. We quote the flat rate before we start, so there is no surprise on the invoice.
A sewer scope inspection in Troy, Michigan shows the inside of your lateral from the house to the city main. You see pipe material, joint condition, cracks, offsets, bellies, root intrusion, and scale buildup. We also measure the depth of each defect so a repair crew knows exactly where to dig. It is the only way to know the true condition of a buried pipe.
Yes, and we recommend it on any home older than 20 years. A sewer scope inspection before buying a home in Troy, Michigan has caught collapsed clay tile, root-choked cast iron, and illegal storm connections that a standard home inspection misses. The cost is a few hundred dollars; a sewer replacement can run $8,000 or more. The camera pays for itself.
Yes. Tree root intrusion is one of the most common findings in Troy, especially where mature maples and oaks sit near the lateral. Our camera spots roots at the hairline stage, before they shear the pipe. If we find them, we can recommend root killer treatment or a spot repair. Same-day sewer camera inspection Troy MI appointments are available for active backups.
Drain CleaningWhen the camera shows grease or scale but no structural damage, we clear the line with a drain snake or drain cleaning machine. We camera the line again after cleaning to confirm it is fully open before we leave.Explore →
Emergency Drain CleaningSewage backing into a Troy basement at 2 a.m. needs a fast response. We run emergency drain cleaning with a rooter machine and follow with a camera pass to confirm the blockage is gone and the pipe is intact.Explore →
Sewer Line CleaningFor heavy buildup, our sewer line cleaning service uses a high-pressure hose and cutter head to restore full flow. We scope before and after so you have video proof the line is clean and the pipe walls are sound.Explore →
Hydro JettingHydro jetting removes grease, scale, and silt that a cable cannot touch. We camera first to confirm the pipe can handle the pressure, then jet at up to 4,000 PSI. A final scope verifies the result.Explore →
Storm Drain CleaningStorm drain blockage in Troy often shows up as a flooded driveway after a fall storm. We camera the storm lateral to find leaves, silt, or collapsed sections, then clear the line and confirm flow with a second pass.Explore →Licensed, insured, and stocked with Ridgid and Spartan Tool camera systems. Call (248) 691-5596 and we will get a technician to your cleanout, usually the same day. You get video proof and a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
Schedule Inspection (248) 691-5596 →Call us anytime at (248) 691-5596. We answer 24/7 for emergencies and schedule same-day appointments for routine drain cleaning. You can also email info@troydrainpros.com. We serve Troy, Michigan and the surrounding Oakland County area.