Built for Teton winters
Frozen lines at 6,237 ft, boilers and radiant heat, well water systems and water heaters that work all winter — we know your climate.
Camera Inspection in Jackson
No guessing about what’s underground
The pipe that carries wastewater out of your home runs out of sight, under a lawn, a driveway or several feet of frozen ground. When drains keep backing up, the yard smells, or you’re about to buy a house, guessing at its condition is expensive. In Jackson Hole, sewer and septic lines deal with frost that shifts joints, roots from aspens and cottonwoods, and older pipe in established neighborhoods. On larger lots, the run to a septic tank can be long.
Our plumbers push a waterproof camera through a cleanout and follow the line, watching a live picture as it goes. You can watch alongside us. Roots at a joint, a belly where water sits, an offset from ground movement, a crack or heavy buildup all show up clearly, and the camera head can be located from the surface so we know where and how deep the trouble is. From there, the fix might be hydro jetting, a spot repair or a full sewer line repair, and you’ll see why before you choose.
- Watch It Live You see the inside of the line with us.
- Located from Above Problem spots marked on the surface with their depth.
- Smarter Digging Any excavation goes exactly where it’s needed.
Symptom Check
When a camera inspection makes sense
If you’re seeing these, or making a big decision about a property, it’s time to look inside the line.
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Backups That Return
A main line that needs clearing again and again.
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Buying a Home
A sewer line problem found before closing, not after.
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Odor Outside or In
A sewage smell in the yard or lower level with no obvious cause.
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Lush or Sunken Strip
Greener grass or a dip in the ground along the line’s path.
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Trouble in Cold Snaps
Slow drains that line up with deep freezes can point to a low spot.
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Before a Remodel
Confirm the main can handle a new bathroom or addition.
What We See
What the camera can tell you
One inspection answers questions that would otherwise take digging.
- Root Intrusion Where roots are entering and how far they have spread.
- Cracks & Breaks Fractured, crushed or separated pipe found and measured.
- Bellies & Offsets Low spots holding water and joints shifted by frost or settling.
- Buildup & Blockages Grease, scale, sludge and objects narrowing the pipe.
- Line Locating The route and depth of the line traced from above ground.
- Septic Lines The run from the house to the tank checked for damage.
How It Works
How a camera inspection works
Most inspections take a single visit, and you get answers on the spot.
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Book the Inspection
Let us know why you want it and where the cleanout is, if you know.
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Run the Camera
We feed it through the cleanout and follow the full length of the line.
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Mark the Findings
Problem spots are located and marked at the surface with their depth.
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Review Together
We go over what we saw and price any work you decide to do.
Jackson Hole crews. Mountain‑tough service.
Why Jackson Hole homeowners choose Element
Local to Jackson Hole
A real office in Jackson and plumbers serving Wilson, Teton Village, Moran, Kelly, Star Valley and Alpine — not a call center.
Licensed in Wyoming
Wyoming License CL-25-0130, with every job backed by our full service guarantee.
Here 24/7
Frozen pipe at 2 a.m. or no hot water on a Sunday — a real plumber answers the call.
Want to know what’s in your sewer line?
Our Jackson plumbers can get a camera in it and walk you through the footage. Free estimates on any repair.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for Jackson Hole winters.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Sewer camera questions from Jackson homeowners
Should I get a sewer camera inspection before buying a house?
It’s one of the smartest small expenses in a home purchase, especially for older homes or houses with big trees near the line. Standard home inspections don’t look inside the sewer, and a failed line can be costly to fix. Pair it with a plumbing inspection for a complete picture.
What if my house doesn’t have a cleanout?
We can sometimes enter through a roof vent or by pulling a toilet, depending on the layout. If there’s no practical access, adding a cleanout is a worthwhile repair that makes every future inspection and drain cleaning easier. We’ll talk through the options when we’re on site.
Can a camera inspection find problems in a septic line?
Yes. We can follow the line from the house to the tank and look for roots, breaks, sags and blockages. The camera doesn’t evaluate the tank or drain field itself, but it tells us whether the problem is in the pipe. See septic repair for the next steps.
Can you find where my sewer line runs?
Most sewer cameras carry a small transmitter in the head. As the camera moves down the line, we follow its signal from the surface and mark the route and depth. That’s useful before landscaping, building a garage or planning a repair, so nobody digs in the wrong place.
What happens after the camera finds a problem?
We explain what the footage shows and lay out your choices. Buildup or roots may only need hydro jetting. A broken or sagging section needs repair, and a long failing line may be a candidate for trenchless work. Every option comes with an upfront price.
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