How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?

It's a flat, upfront diagnostic price, and we tell you the number before we run the camera. If it turns into a repair with us, the inspection cost is money well spent — you'll know exactly what's wrong instead of paying for guesswork.

Do I need a cleanout for a camera inspection?

It helps a lot. An accessible cleanout is the easiest access point. If your home doesn't have one, we can usually pull a toilet to get the camera into the line, and we'll often recommend installing a cleanout so future service is cheaper and faster.

Can a camera find a leak under my slab?

A sewer camera finds breaks, cracks, and root intrusion in drain lines under the slab. It does not find pressurized water-line leaks — those need electronic leak detection, which we also do. If you're not sure which one you have, describe the symptoms when you call and we'll tell you.

Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?

Yes, especially on any home built before the 1980s in Perris, Riverside, or the older Inland Empire neighborhoods. Clay and cast-iron sewers of that era crack and take on roots. A sewer replacement is a five-figure surprise that a camera inspection would have caught before closing.

What are you looking for on the camera?

Tree roots pushing through joints, cracks and offsets in the pipe, bellies (low spots that hold water and debris), heavy grease or mineral scale, and deteriorated pipe material like Orangeburg or corroded cast iron. We also confirm the pipe's slope and material.

Will you show me the video?

Yes. We show you the footage on the spot and explain what you're looking at. We're not going to quote you a sewer replacement you can't see for yourself — if the line is fine, we'll tell you that too.

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Sewer Camera Inspection

If a drain keeps backing up, a sewer camera inspection shows you exactly what's wrong inside the pipe instead of paying for repeat snaking. Biz-E-Bee pushes a video camera down the line, finds the roots, crack, belly, or offset joint, and locates it on the surface so any repair is dug or lined in the right spot. You see the footage with us, and it's the single best money you can spend before agreeing to a sewer repair.

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What Neighbors Say

Reviews From The Hive

Real reviews from real jobs across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley.

“We have a bad leak at the backyard, they were quick to respond, same day visit, on time for the appointment, very knowledgeable on how to do the job, straight to the point about the problem, very helpful with the job process, gave us a quote but unfortunately we were not ready for the unexpected repairs, but will definitely be calling them again when we are ready. If you want no nonsense quick service from professionals, they are the people to call.”

Al G.San Jacinto · Yelp

“I had a great experience with Biz-e-bee. They came out to repair a gas line leak and responded to my call very quickly. The technician was professional, knowledgeable, and fixed the issue in no time. The entire process was smooth, and I really appreciated their prompt service and quality work. I'm very happy with the experience and will definitely continue doing business with them. I highly recommend Biz-e-bee!”

Scotty G.Bell · Yelp

“Biz-e-bee came out to repair a gas line leak at my home, and I couldn't be happier with the service. They responded to my call quickly, arrived on time, and were professional from start to finish. They diagnosed and fixed the leak, and the quality of their work gave me peace of mind. I truly appreciate their prompt response and excellent customer service. I will definitely continue doing business with Biz-E-Bee and highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable plumbing or gas line repairs.”

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A sewer camera inspection is a diagnostic service in which a waterproof video camera on a flexible cable is fed through a sewer or drain line so the plumber can see the pipe's interior condition and locate defects without excavation.

What's included

What our sewer camera inspection service covers

Serving the Inland Empire, Coachella Valley & SW Riverside County. Here's exactly what you get when you call the Hive — no upsells, no surprises.

Video camera run of the main sewer line or problem drain, from cleanout to city connection
Identification of tree roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, grease, and scale
Surface locating of the defect with depth, so a repair is dug in the right place
Assessment of pipe material and condition (clay, cast iron, ABS, Orangeburg)
A clear explanation of what we found and honest options — including doing nothing
Pre-purchase inspections for home buyers who want to know the sewer's condition

When to call

Signs you need sewer camera inspection

The main line clogs again within weeks or months of being snaked
Multiple fixtures back up at once, or the toilet gurgles when the washer drains
Sewage smell in the yard, or a patch of grass that's greener or soggy
You're buying a home built before the 1980s and want the sewer checked
A plumber quoted a sewer replacement without showing you inside the pipe

How it works

Our sewer camera inspection process

1
Access the line
We use the existing cleanout, or pull a toilet if there's no accessible cleanout.
2
Camera the pipe
We feed the camera the full run and record what the line looks like end to end.
3
Locate the defect
We use a transmitter and locator to mark the exact spot and depth of the problem on the ground.
4
Show you the footage
We walk you through what we found and give you straight options: clear it, line it, or replace it.

Bumble Rooter and Bizzy clearing a drain line for a Perris homeowner — Bumble Rooter and Bizzy on a drain call — cabling the line clear.

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