SEE BEFORE YOU DIG
Sewer Camera Inspection in Fort Collins, CO
A camera run down the line answers the question a snake or a guess never can: what's actually wrong down there.
- Licensed and insured
- Answered around the clock
- No forms, just a phone call
Signs you need sewer camera inspection
- Buying a home with an unknown sewer line age
- Recurring clogs with no clear cause
- Preparing to sell and wanting a clean inspection on record
- Tree roots suspected but not confirmed
- Planning a remodel that touches the drain layout
IN FORT COLLINS
Sewer Camera Inspection around Fort Collins
A surprising number of camera inspection calls in Fort Collins come from home buyers, particularly for houses in and around the Old Town Historic District where the sewer lateral's age is often a bigger unknown than the age of the house itself. A clean camera inspection, or an honest look at a problem before closing, has saved buyers from an expensive surprise more than once.
The other common reason is a remodel: a kitchen or bathroom addition that changes the drain layout needs to know exactly where the existing line runs and what condition it's in before anyone starts moving fixtures. Recording the inspection also gives a clear before-and-after reference if a dispute ever comes up about what the line looked like at a given point in time.
Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins don't require a sewer scope as part of a standard real estate transaction the way some jurisdictions do, which means it's genuinely an optional, buyer-requested inspection here, not a box that automatically gets checked during closing.
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What a sewer camera inspection visit looks like
A self-leveling camera head goes down the line from an accessible cleanout or fixture, with a locator on the surface marking the exact position and depth of anything we find so it can be pinpointed from above without extra digging.
You get a straightforward explanation of what the camera showed, not just a pass or fail, along with a recording and, where useful, a written summary for a real estate transaction or insurance purposes.
For an older home where the lateral material is unknown, the camera also identifies the pipe material itself, clay, cast iron, or PVC, which matters for estimating remaining service life even when no active problem is found.
A standalone camera inspection is priced as its own service, and if it leads directly into a repair, that cost is factored into the overall project rather than charged as a separate, redundant fee.
| Typical visit length | 60 to 120 minutes for most calls |
|---|---|
| Emergency availability | 24/7 for active leaks and no-water situations |
| Pricing | Diagnosed and quoted on site before work begins |
| Service area | Fort Collins, CO and surrounding Larimer County |
QUESTIONS
Questions about sewer camera inspection
Can a sewer camera inspection be done before I buy a house?
Yes, and for a lot of Fort Collins homes, especially older ones in and around Old Town, it's worth the cost. It's one of the few ways to know the actual condition of a line that's otherwise completely out of sight.
How long does a camera inspection take?
Most residential inspections take under an hour, depending on how far the camera needs to travel and how many access points the home has.
Will I get a copy of the footage?
Yes. You'll get a recording along with an explanation of what it shows, which is useful to keep on file whether you're buying, selling, or just want a record of the line's condition.
Will a camera inspection show if the line is clay, cast iron, or PVC?
Yes, the camera footage typically makes the pipe material clear, which helps estimate how much service life the line likely has left even if nothing is actively wrong with it today.
If the camera finds a problem, do I have to use you for the repair?
No. The inspection and footage are yours to use however you'd like, including getting a second opinion, though we're glad to handle the repair if you'd like to move forward with us.
Can the inspection be done through an existing cleanout, or does something need to be cut open?
Most homes already have a cleanout the camera can access. If not, we'll identify the least invasive access point rather than cutting a new one unnecessarily.
Need sewer camera inspection in Fort Collins?
Call and describe what's happening. You'll reach a plumber, not a form.