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Video Sewer Inspection
Professional Video Sewer Inspection from licensed plumbers. Upfront pricing. Workmanship guaranteed. Serving the Golden Horseshoe since 1922.
Video sewer inspection uses a professional push-rod camera to travel the full length of a drain or sewer lateral and produce a recorded assessment of internal pipe condition. The camera identifies blockage type and location, structural defects (cracks, joint offsets, pipe belly formations), root intrusion patterns, and the general condition of the pipe material. A camera inspection is the only reliable basis for determining what a drain or sewer problem actually is and what repair approach is appropriate.
How Our Video Sewer Inspection Service Works
A clear, professional process every visit, every customer.
Review Symptoms
We discuss the symptoms: slow drains, backups, odours, or a routine pre-purchase assessment, to determine the inspection scope.
Access the Cleanout
We access the sewer lateral through the existing cleanout or a convenient fixture opening, set up the camera equipment, and confirm feed direction.
Run the Camera
The professional push-rod camera travels the full length of the lateral, recording pipe condition, joint status, root entry points, and any structural defects.
Review Findings with You
We show you the camera footage directly and explain exactly what we found: blockage type, defect location, pipe condition, and the implications for your drain system.
Recommend Next Steps
Based on the findings, we present the appropriate options: clearing, jetting, spot repair, or lateral rehabilitation, with honest explanations of each.
Benefits of Professional Video Sewer Inspection
Sees Inside the Pipe Before Any Repair
Camera inspection eliminates guesswork. We know exactly what is in the pipe, where the problem is, and what condition the pipe is in before recommending anything.
Prevents Misdiagnosis and Repeat Visits
Treating a symptom without a camera inspection often produces temporary results. Knowing the actual cause means the right treatment the first time.
Identifies Issues Before They Escalate
Root intrusion, developing cracks, and joint offsets found by camera can be addressed before they cause an emergency backup or lateral collapse.
Essential for Pre-Purchase Inspections
A camera inspection before a home purchase reveals the true condition of the sewer lateral, protecting you from an expensive surprise after closing.
Documents Pipe Condition for Records
Video footage of the full lateral is available for your records and can support warranty, insurance, or real estate disclosure purposes.
Guides Correct Repair Selection
The camera shows whether cabling, hydro jetting, a spot liner, or a full lateral rehabilitation is the appropriate response. No guesswork, no overselling.
Required Before All Trenchless Work
Camera inspection is a mandatory step before any liner or pipe bursting installation. It confirms the pipe is a candidate and documents the baseline condition.
100+ Years of Trusted Service
Birnie has been inspecting and repairing sewer laterals across the Golden Horseshoe since 1922. Camera diagnosis is built into how we approach every drain and sewer job.
Signs You Need Video Sewer Inspection Service
Recurring drain backups in the same fixture or multiple fixtures
Pre-purchase inspection required before finalising a home sale
More than two significant drain problems in a 12-month period
Sewage or sulphur odour from drains or the floor drain area
Wet patches or unusually green grass over the sewer lateral in the yard
Settling or sunken soil in the yard along the lateral path
A drain problem has been cleared repeatedly without permanent resolution
Water backing up in the basement floor drain during fixture use
Planning a major renovation and need to confirm lateral condition before starting
Why Homeowners Choose Birnie Plumbing & Drains
Over 100 Years in Business
Family-owned for five generations since 1922. That kind of longevity is only possible by consistently doing right by customers.
Licensed and Insured
Every technician is a licensed plumber. Every job is fully insured. Professional-grade work with full accountability on every visit.
Diagnosis Before Recommendation
We identify the actual cause before recommending any repair. You get clear options with honest explanations — not upsells.
Upfront Pricing
We explain the cost clearly before work begins. No hidden charges. No after-the-fact additions. The price you approve is the price you pay.
Workmanship Guaranteed
All labour and materials are covered by our workmanship guarantee. If something we repaired fails, we come back and make it right.
Serving the Golden Horseshoe
From Hamilton and Burlington to Niagara Falls and Brantford, Birnie has served communities across the region for over a century.
Before any drain or sewer repair in your the Golden Horseshoe home, Birnie Plumbing & Drains uses video sewer inspection to see exactly what is causing the problem. Camera inspection eliminates guesswork — you see the actual condition of your pipe, the location of any defect, and get an accurate repair recommendation. Also essential for pre-purchase home inspections in the Golden Horseshoe to assess lateral condition before you buy.
Call 1-877-578-4659 or request service online.
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