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Sewer camera inspection in Colorado Springs.

Absolute Excavating runs HD sewer camera inspections in Colorado Springs for homeowners with a problem and buyers before closing. A waterproof camera travels the whole main line, finds cracks, root intrusion, grease, bellies, and collapses, and pinpoints the exact spot. Flat-rate diagnostic, credited toward any repair you book with us, with a written report you can hand to a seller or a lender.

Compact excavator parked beside a residential lawn with a shallow trench opened Camera enters at the cleanout

What the job includes

Flat-rate diagnosticCredited toward any repair you book with us

  • Full HD waterproof camera run through the main sewer line
  • Finds cracks, root intrusion, grease buildup, bellies, and collapses
  • Written diagnostic report you can hand to a seller or a lender
  • Recommended for every home purchase and any home over 20 years old
  • Pinpoints the exact repair spot, so we dig one hole instead of three
  • Locates line depth and path before any excavation work

What happens during the inspection

  1. Camera in at the cleanout. The HD camera enters the main line and travels its full length while we watch the feed.
  2. Every problem located and marked. Cracks, roots, bellies, and breaks are identified on video, and a locator marks the spot and depth on the surface.
  3. Plain-English read of the footage. Matt walks you through what the line shows, what it means, and what it doesn't. If the line is fine, that is the answer.
  4. Written report, credited fee. You get a written diagnostic report for a seller, buyer, or lender, and the inspection fee comes off any repair you book with us.

Why Colorado Springs buyers scope the sewer

Older homes in the Springs, especially pre-1980, may have clay or cast iron laterals that are prone to root intrusion and cracking, and a standard home inspection never looks inside the sewer line. A cracked pipe found during inspection regularly saves $5,000–$15,000 in post-purchase repairs.

Customers have used our written reports to negotiate significant price reductions before closing. It is typically one of the highest-ROI inspections a buyer can get, and we work around inspection deadlines.

It is just as useful for a house you already own. Repeated backups, slow drains throughout the house, or a repair someone else did are all reasons to look before anyone digs. The camera decides between a spot repair, a lining, and a replacement, and that is where the money is saved.

“Got a sewer camera done before closing on an older home in the Springs. Matt's report was detailed, clear, and helped us negotiate $8,000 off the purchase price. Worth every penny.”

Mike G.Colorado Springs · Pre-purchase inspection

Questions Colorado Springs asks about sewer camera inspection

How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
Our sewer camera inspections are priced at a flat diagnostic rate. The inspection fee is credited toward any repair work you book with us. For homebuyers, this is often the single best investment you can make before closing. A cracked pipe found during inspection regularly saves $5,000–$15,000 in post-purchase repairs.
What does a sewer camera inspection include?
Our HD sewer camera inspection includes a full video feed through your main sewer line, identification of any cracks, root intrusion, grease buildup, bellied pipe, or collapsed sections, pinpointing of the exact problem location (saves unnecessary digging), and a written diagnostic report. We recommend it for every home over 20 years old and for all pre-purchase home inspections.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house in Colorado Springs?
Yes, absolutely. A sewer camera inspection should be a standard part of every home purchase in Colorado Springs. Older homes (pre-1980) may have clay or cast iron pipes that are prone to root intrusion and cracking. Many of our customers have found major issues that weren't visible in a standard home inspection and used our written report to negotiate significant price reductions.
Can tree roots damage my sewer line?
Yes. Root intrusion is one of the most common causes of sewer line damage in Colorado Springs. Tree roots naturally seek moisture and infiltrate small cracks in older clay or cast iron pipes, causing blockages and eventual collapse. A camera inspection will show exactly how severe the intrusion is and whether root cutting, spot repair, or full replacement is the right move.

All frequently asked questions

See the line before you spend a dollar on it.

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