When It’s Time for Sewer Camera Inspection
Sewer camera inspection is the diagnostic tool that ends guesswork. Consider scheduling an inspection if you’re experiencing:
- Frequent drain backups or slow drains throughout the house, especially after attempted clearing
- Gurgling sounds from toilets or drains when water runs elsewhere in the home
- Sewage odors in your yard or near cleanout access points
- Unexplained wet spots, lush grass patches, or settling in your lawn above the sewer line
- Buying or selling a home built before 1980 with original cast iron or clay sewer pipes
- Preparing for a major renovation or addition that will stress your existing sewer system
- Tree roots near your sewer line path; especially mature oaks, willows, or sweetgums
- Previous drain cleaning that provided only temporary relief
Our Sewer Camera Inspection Process
Southern Air’s sewer camera inspection service is thorough, non-invasive, and designed to give you complete clarity about your underground plumbing:
- Access and preparation: We locate your sewer cleanout or access point and prepare the line for camera insertion, clearing any immediate surface blockages if needed
- High-definition camera insertion: We feed a flexible, waterproof camera line through your entire sewer system, from your home’s foundation to the municipal connection or septic tank
- Real-time video inspection: You can watch alongside our technician as we navigate your pipes, identifying blockages, cracks, root intrusion, bellies (sagging sections), offsets, or collapsed sections
- Location marking: Our camera equipment includes locating technology that pinpoints the exact depth and position of problems in your yard, critical for accurate repairs
- Video recording and documentation: We provide you with a copy of the inspection video for your records and future reference
- Clear diagnosis and options: Our plumber explains what we found, the severity of any issues, and your repair or maintenance options; from simple cleaning to spot repair or full line replacement
- No-pressure recommendations: We give you the information to make the right decision for your home and budget, whether that’s immediate action or scheduled future work
What Camera Inspection Reveals
Modern sewer camera technology exposes problems that were once impossible to diagnose without excavation:
- Root intrusion: Tree and shrub roots penetrating joints, cracks, or connections, causing blockages and progressive pipe damage
- Pipe deterioration: Corrosion, rust, or breakdown of cast iron and clay pipes common in older Shreveport homes
- Cracks and fractures: Damage from ground settling, soil movement, or age-related failure
- Bellies and sags: Low spots in the pipe where debris accumulates and creates chronic slow drains
- Offsets and separations: Pipe sections that have shifted apart, creating catch points for waste and paper
- Blockages and buildup: Grease, debris, or foreign objects causing partial or complete obstruction
- Collapsed sections: Complete pipe failure requiring excavation and replacement
This visibility transforms sewer problems from mysterious frustrations into documented, fixable issues with clear solutions.
Camera Inspection Before Buying a Home
If you’re purchasing a home in Shreveport, especially one built before 1990, sewer camera inspection is one of the smartest investments you can make during your due diligence period. Many older homes in the area still have original cast iron or clay sewer lines that may look fine from the surface but are deteriorating underground.
A pre-purchase sewer inspection reveals expensive hidden problems before you close, giving you negotiating power or the opportunity to walk away from a property with a failing sewer system. Replacing a main sewer line can cost thousands; camera inspection costs a fraction of that and protects you from inheriting someone else’s problem.
Serving Shreveport and Surrounding Areas
Southern Air provides sewer camera inspection throughout Shreveport, Bossier City, Blanchard, Greenwood, Lake View, and nearby communities in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, Louisiana. We also serve surrounding areas in northwest Louisiana where professional plumbing diagnostics and repairs are needed. Our local presence means fast response when you need answers, and our reputation throughout the Ark-La-Tex region is built on honest assessments and quality work.
Explore Our Full Plumbing Services
Southern Air offers complete plumbing solutions for your Shreveport home. Whether you need diagnostic services, repairs, or full system upgrades, our licensed plumbers have the experience and equipment to handle any job. Explore our other plumbing services:
Get Answers About Your Sewer System Today
Don’t let underground plumbing problems remain a mystery. Southern Air’s sewer camera inspection gives you clear, documented answers about the condition of your sewer lines, so you can make confident decisions about repairs, home purchases, or preventive maintenance. Our licensed plumbers use professional-grade equipment and provide honest recommendations based on what we actually see in your pipes.
Schedule your sewer camera inspection in Shreveport today and get the clarity you need to protect your home and avoid costly surprises.
