Confirm access
Boyce identifies a suitable cleanout or other appropriate access point for the camera.
Sewer camera inspections across Southeast Louisiana
A sewer scope puts a camera inside the accessible main line so you can see conditions that are outside the reach of a standard visual home inspection.
A different inspection
The main sewer line is buried, so its interior is not visible during a standard home inspection. A sewer scope uses specialized camera equipment to examine the accessible portion of that line.
The goal is to identify visible conditions that may affect drainage, reliability, or future repair decisions before ownership changes hands. This can be useful in older homes, newer construction, and properties with mature trees or a history of drainage concerns.
Boyce explains what the camera showed and whether the finding calls for monitoring, cleaning, repair, or evaluation by a licensed plumbing professional.
What the camera may reveal
Roots entering through joints or damaged sections and restricting the interior of the line.
Low areas where water or waste may collect instead of moving freely toward the connection.
Connections that have shifted, separated, or no longer align as intended.
Visible deterioration, cracking, deformation, or rough interior surfaces in accessible piping.
Accumulations or construction debris that interfere with a clear path through the line.
Changes in pipe material or repairs that may deserve context or closer evaluation.
Access matters: the inspection covers the portions of the line the camera can safely reach from an available access point. Standing water, blockages, bends, or inaccessible cleanouts can limit the view.
How it works
Boyce identifies a suitable cleanout or other appropriate access point for the camera.
The camera is moved through the accessible main line while visible conditions and flow are observed.
Relevant conditions are captured and explained so you understand the concern and the next step.
“A newer house can still have a sewer-line problem. The only useful assumption is the one the camera confirms.”
Poor installation, soil movement, construction debris, roots, and aging materials can affect different homes for different reasons. The scope gives you evidence instead of a guess.
Complete the inspection
Do not leave the buried line out
Text Boyce with the property address and your questions. You will get a response ASAP.