Built for mountain & desert homes
Frozen lines in Jackson and Flagstaff, hard water in St. George, high-altitude heaters in Durango — we know your climate.
Sewer Camera Inspection
The fastest way to stop guessing about a sewer line
A sewer scope inspection answers the question most home buyers never think to ask: what shape is the buried pipe in? The line that carries everything out of the house has usually been underground for decades, and nobody looks at it until something backs up. By then the questions are expensive ones. Is it a clog or a break? Roots or a sag? One bad joint or a whole failing line? Digging to find out costs time and yard, and repeated cleanings that never fix the cause cost more.
A sewer camera answers those questions in one visit. We feed a waterproof camera through a cleanout, watch the live picture with you, and note the distance to anything that matters. You keep the recording, which is useful for buyers, sellers and repair decisions alike. Stand-alone camera inspections are offered through our Durango, St. George and Jackson teams; St. George also serves Hurricane and Washington and Iron counties.
- You Keep the Video A recording you can share with a buyer, seller or insurer.
- Problem Located We mark where the trouble is, so any repair stays small.
- Honest Read We tell you what’s normal wear and what needs work.
When to Inspect
When to book a sewer scope inspection
Buying a house? This is the one inspection a general home inspector doesn’t do. For owners, some of these are warning signs and some are simply smart timing.
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Backups That Keep Returning
The main line has been cleared more than once and still keeps stopping up.
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Buying an Older Home
Clay, cast iron or fiber pipe can hide problems a standard home inspection never sees.
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A Lush or Soggy Patch
One strip of yard is greener or wetter than the rest, right above the sewer path.
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Sewer Smell Outside
An odor near the foundation or cleanout that won’t go away.
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Big Trees Near the Line
Roots go looking for water, and a sewer joint is an easy place to find it.
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Planning a Remodel
Know the line’s condition before adding a bathroom or pouring new concrete.
What the Camera Finds
What a sewer inspection can show you
Each finding points to a different fix, which is the whole reason to look.
- Root Intrusion Where roots enter, how far they’ve spread and whether jetting will clear them.
- Cracks & Breaks Fractured, crushed or collapsed sections and their distance from the cleanout.
- Bellies & Sags Low spots where water and waste sit instead of draining away.
- Offset Joints Pipe sections that have shifted out of line as soil moved.
- Scale & Grease Buildup that narrows the pipe and tells us cleaning, not repair, may do.
- Pre-Purchase Checks A recorded inspection for buyers and sellers before closing.
How It Works
What happens during an inspection
One visit, with the footage reviewed before we leave.
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Schedule a Time
Book online or by phone. Tell us if it’s for a sale, a backup or peace of mind.
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Find the Access
We locate a cleanout or other entry point so the camera can reach the main line.
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Run the Camera
You can watch the live picture as we travel the line and note each finding.
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Review the Results
We go over the footage, explain your options and price any repair up front.
Local crews. Mountain-tough service.
Local in five communities
Real offices and crews in St. George, Hurricane, Durango, Jackson and Flagstaff — not a call center.
Award-winning work
Voted Best of Southern Utah Gold in 2025 and 2026, and Best of Iron County 2025.
Here 24/7
Burst pipe at 2 a.m. or no heat on a Sunday — a real technician answers the call.
Closing on a house soon?
Book a sewer camera inspection with our Durango, St. George or Jackson team before the line becomes your problem.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for desert summers & mountain 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
- Seasonal heating & AC tune-ups (St. George & Hurricane)
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Sewer camera inspection questions
Which Element location offers camera inspections?
Stand-alone sewer camera inspections, including pre-purchase inspections, are booked through our Durango, St. George and Jackson locations; St. George also covers Hurricane and nearby towns. In Flagstaff, if a drain keeps backing up, book sewer line repair with the local team and the plumber will explain how they’ll diagnose the line.
Is a sewer inspection part of a home inspection?
Usually not. A standard home inspection runs water at the fixtures but doesn’t look inside the buried line to the street or tank. A separate sewer camera inspection fills that gap, and the recording gives you something concrete to bring to the negotiation if the line needs work. Book it inside your inspection window so there’s time to act on what it finds.
Do I need a cleanout for the camera?
A cleanout is the easiest way in, and most homes have one near the foundation or in the yard. If yours is buried or missing, we’ll look for another practical way in. When there isn’t one, we’ll explain the options, including adding a cleanout, and price that before anything is done.
What if the camera finds damage?
We’ll show you the footage, tell you how serious it looks and lay out the choices, from cleaning to a spot repair to replacing a section. Many failing lines can be fixed without a long trench; see trenchless sewer repair. You approve the price before any work starts.
Can the camera find a clog?
Yes, and it shows what the clog is made of, which matters. Grease and paper call for cleaning. Roots may call for cleaning plus a repair. A broken or collapsed pipe needs a repair before cleaning will last. Seeing it first keeps you from paying for the wrong fix.
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