Confirm access
Boyce identifies a suitable cleanout or other appropriate access point for the camera.
Sewer camera inspections across Southeast Louisiana
The line you cannot see can still change the deal.
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.
Camera viewinside the accessible main line
Old or newline age does not remove the risk
Documentedfindings explained in your report
One visitbundle with the home inspection
A different inspection
Underground does not have to mean unknown.
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
Conditions that cannot be judged from a sink or toilet.
Root intrusion
Roots entering through joints or damaged sections and restricting the interior of the line.
Sags or bellies
Low areas where water or waste may collect instead of moving freely toward the connection.
Offsets and separations
Connections that have shifted, separated, or no longer align as intended.
Damage or corrosion
Visible deterioration, cracking, deformation, or rough interior surfaces in accessible piping.
Blockages and debris
Accumulations or construction debris that interfere with a clear path through the line.
Material transitions
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
A focused look, then a direct answer.
Advance the camera
The camera is moved through the accessible main line while visible conditions and flow are observed.
Document the findings
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
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Do not leave the buried line out
Add the sewer scope before the inspection date.
Text Boyce with the property address and your questions. You will get a response ASAP.