A sewer camera inspection in Firestone, CO sends a waterproof camera on a flexible rod through your sewer line while a monitor shows the inside of the pipe live. It turns slow drains, repeated backups, or a purchase decision into something you can see.
People book it for a few clear reasons. They are buying a home, a line keeps stopping up, or a repair or yard project is coming. The camera shows roots, cracks, sags, and buildup before money gets spent on the wrong fix.
Call (303) 552-3896 to talk through your situation. Same-day visits are possible when the schedule allows.
How a camera visit goes
- We locate the way in.A cleanout is best. If there is none, we may pull a toilet or use a roof vent.
- The camera goes through the line.We feed it in slowly and watch the monitor for roots, cracks, joints, and standing water.
- We mark what we find.Many camera heads carry a locator, so a problem can be marked above ground. Ask us how it applies to your line.
- We walk you through the video.You see what we see, and we explain what is minor and what needs work.
What the video can show
Roots.
Fine roots look like hair on the pipe wall. A thick mass at a joint looks like a plug.
Offset joints.
Two sections that have shifted show a visible ledge.
Cracks and breaks.
A crack shows as a dark line, and a break shows soil or open space.
Bellies.
A low spot holds water, and the camera shows a pool where the pipe should be dry.
Buildup.
Grease and scale leave a coating that narrows the opening.
Pipe material.
Cast iron, clay, and plastic all look different, and that affects the repair choice.
Want to see your pipe?
Call (303) 552-3896 and ask about a camera visit.
Common reasons people book an inspection
| Situation | What we look for | How you use the answer |
|---|---|---|
| Buying a home | Roots, cracks, sags, and pipe material. | Negotiate, plan repairs, or walk away informed. |
| Repeated clogs | Cause of the buildup or blockage. | Decide between cleaning and repair. |
| After a repair | Whether the work is sound | Keep a record of the completed work. |
| Before a yard project | Pipe position and condition | Avoid digging into a weak line. |
| Slow drains with no clear cause. | Hidden damage or partial blockage | Fix the real cause, not the symptom. |
Buying or selling a home
A general home inspection usually does not put a camera in the sewer. If the house is older, the sewer lateral is a part you cannot see, and a camera look gives you a recording of its condition. Sellers use the same tool to learn what a buyer may find first.
Firestone has a mix. The original townsite was platted in 1907, so homes there carry older pipe, while most of the town was built after 2000. Homes across ZIP codes 80504 and 80520 vary, and age is a reason to ask for the video, not a verdict on any one house.
Getting the line ready for the camera
- Find the cleanout.It is usually a capped pipe along the outside wall or below the floor.
- Clear a path.Move boxes and clutter so we can reach the access point.
- Tell us the history.Past backups, root cutting, or repairs help us read what we see.
- Hold water use.Skip laundry and long showers during the visit so the line is as empty as possible.
- Plan to watch.The monitor is the whole point, so be ready to ask questions as the video runs.
Camera and locate are two jobs on one rod
The camera tells us what the pipe looks like inside. The locate tells us where that spot sits above ground. Together they let a repair plan target one patch of yard instead of a long trench, which is why we ask you to keep the video and the marks.
After repeated clogs, look first
A line that keeps stopping up has a reason, and cleaning it again does not find the reason. The camera shows whether roots, grease, or a damaged joint is behind it. From there you choose between sewer line cleaning, a drain cleaning for a smaller branch, or repair.
If the video shows a damaged pipe, we explain the options on our sewer line repair page and on the phone. If repair is needed, the work follows the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted in Colorado, and the Firestone building division can say whether a permit applies. If the pipe is sound, we say that too, and the answer might simply be a regular cleaning.
What a camera cannot tell you
A fully blocked line stops the camera, so we may need to open it first. The camera does not see inside walls, behind a slab, or into a water supply line. It also does not tell us why the soil moved, which is a question for a soil engineer.
It also does not replace a conversation. Buyers who watch the video with us leave with a better sense of what is a small issue and what is not. If you live in a neighboring town such as Erie, the same call reaches the same dispatch.
What changes the price of sewer inspection
An inspection is a smaller job than a repair, and the price follows a short list.
Inspections are generally a maintenance or buying decision, not a claim. If you suspect a sudden event, talk to your insurer, because policies differ and we cannot speak for them.
Want a real number for a camera visit? Tell us about your line and we give a clear price before work starts. Call (303) 552-3896.
Questions about sewer inspection in Firestone
Price depends on the length of the line, the access point, and whether the line needs clearing first. We give you a clear price before work starts. Call (303) 552-3896 and describe the situation.
Ask us when you call. We walk you through the video during the visit, and we can talk about a recording if you need one for a purchase or a repair plan.
Often yes. A locator in the camera head lets us mark a spot on the ground above the pipe. How well it works depends on depth and conditions, so ask us about your line.
It is a smart question for older homes, homes with big trees near the lot line, or homes with a history of clogs. A newer home may have fewer concerns, but the lateral is hidden either way.
No. It looks, and if there is a blockage we clear it with a cable or jet, which is a separate step. Our hydro jetting page explains when a jet fits.
It depends on how long the line is and what we find. We do not promise a time, and we tell you what we see as we go.
We can often use a toilet pull or a roof vent. If your line has no good access, we may suggest adding a cleanout for next time.