A sewer camera inspection gives a DFW home buyer a closer look at the accessible inside of the sewer piping before making a purchase decision. Arrange it early enough to review the written findings, watch the narrated video, and ask follow-up questions. Confirm the scope and appointment availability before booking.
The Sewer Inspection Company provides residential and commercial sewer inspections throughout Dallas–Fort Worth, starting at $239. Every job includes a certified Master Plumber sewer inspection report and linked high-definition video narrated by Steven Shipler, a Texas licensed Master Plumber.
Is a sewer scope included in the home inspection?
Ask your home inspector directly. Texas’s minimum home-inspection standards do not require cameras to inspect the interior of drain or sewer lines. Qualified inspectors may offer services beyond those minimum standards, so check the agreement rather than assuming the service is included or unavailable. See TREC Standards of Practice, §535.227(a)(3)–(4).
When requesting quotes, ask whether you are purchasing a general home inspection, a sewer camera inspection, or additional plumbing testing. A clear description of the work is more useful than the service name alone.
What should the inspection answer?
A camera inspection records the visible interior of the piping it can reach. The useful questions are: which sections were inspected, what was observed, what could not be evaluated, and what needs to happen next?
- Coverage: ask where the inspection started and where it stopped.
- Findings: ask for an explanation of each reported concern and the relevant video segment.
- Limitations: ask whether access or visibility prevented part of the inspection.
- Next steps: ask whether further evaluation or a repair estimate is recommended.
Do not treat a video of one section as confirmation that every pipe on the property has been evaluated. Discuss the actual coverage with the person who performed the inspection.
What does a sewer inspection cost in DFW?
Our sewer inspection starting price is $239 and up. Confirm the property-specific quote and what it includes. The inspection price is separate from any repair estimate.
The $100 add-on includes branch-line inspection, pressure testing of the main lateral lines, a water-line pressure test, and observation of all visible lines. Tell us about access restrictions and confirm the total quote when booking.
Your written report and narrated inspection videos are prepared, uploaded, and delivered the same day as your inspection.
For a quote-comparison checklist and more detail, see our sewer camera inspection pricing guide.
When should buyers and agents schedule?
Start with the date the buyer needs the findings, then work backward with the inspection company and the person arranging access. Leave room for reviewing the report and discussing any follow-up work. Your report and videos are delivered the same day as the inspection.
Our online booking reserves a 90-minute sewer inspection slot. Actual work depends on the property, access, and agreed scope. Share the address, access contact, known concerns, and requested report deadline when arranging the visit.
Agents can use our sewer inspection scheduling checklist, including a ready-to-use appointment request message.
How to use the report and narrated video
Read the written findings alongside the video. If a statement is unclear, ask us to explain what was observed and how it relates to the recommendation. Keep the report and customer video links available to the people authorized to help you review them.
If a repair is recommended, request an estimate describing the proposed work. We can provide repair estimates when appropriate. A recommendation for one section should be discussed on its own evidence; ask what supports the proposed scope rather than assuming the entire system needs replacement.
Use the findings to inform your discussions with your agent and other advisers. The inspection does not guarantee a seller concession, a repair agreement, or a particular transaction outcome.
Questions to ask before you book
- What is the total quoted price for this property?
- Which piping and services are included?
- What access needs to be arranged?
- Who will perform and explain the inspection?
- When can the report and narrated video be provided?
- How will incomplete access or additional work be handled?
Sewer inspections for Dallas–Fort Worth buyers
We serve all of DFW, including Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Garland, Allen, Frisco, and Collin County. For Plano-specific buyer information, see our Plano home buyer guide.
Schedule a sewer inspection, call 972-333-5448, or text us with the property and timing details.