Septic Camera Inspections
Professional septic camera inspections that locate problems before they become disasters.
5 Highlights on Septic Camera Inspections
- High definition video feed — Our CCTV camera systems record real time footage inside septic tanks, distribution boxes, and lateral lines so you see exactly what we see on the monitor.
- Pinpoint problem detection — We use a self leveling camera paired with a sonde transmitter and locator to detect root intrusion, offset joints, belly sags, and corroded pipe sections with precision accuracy.
- Non invasive diagnostics — Septic camera inspections let our technicians assess your entire wastewater system without excavating your yard, saving you time and thousands in unnecessary digging costs.
- Comprehensive recorded reports — Every inspection includes saved footage and image captures that document the condition of your sewer line, effluent filter, baffles, and drain field connections for your records and for health department compliance.
- Pre purchase and routine use — Whether you’re buying a property or maintaining an existing system, a professional camera inspection identifies failing components, clogged perforated pipes, and non compliant installations before they cause sewage backup or groundwater contamination.
Why Choose Our Septic Camera Inspections
Septic camera inspections are a core specialty at Lakes Region Septic. We don’t treat them as an afterthought or an upsell tacked onto a pump truck visit. Our certified technicians carry dedicated push camera systems and crawler camera units built specifically for navigating the tight, submerged conditions inside septic infrastructure.
We’re licensed, insured, and trusted across the Lakes Region. Our team has scoped thousands of septic tanks, conveyance lines, pump chambers, and drain field laterals. We know what a healthy system looks like on screen, and we know how to identify the early signs of biomat buildup, baffle deterioration, cracked PVC pipe, and grease laden blockages that other companies miss.
Every inspection comes with a recorded video file and a written assessment. You get a clear explanation of what we found, where we found it, and what needs to happen next. No guesswork. No vague recommendations.
We also coordinate directly with health department inspectors, engineers, and soil scientists when your situation calls for permit work, septic design review, or system replacement planning. Lakes Region Septic stands behind every camera inspection with honest findings and qualified follow through. Our reputation depends on accuracy, and we protect it on every job.
Signs You Need Septic Camera Inspections
Septic camera inspections are the fastest way to diagnose what’s happening underground when your system starts acting up. Here are five signs it’s time to call us.
Slow drains throughout the house. When multiple fixtures drain sluggishly at the same time, the problem usually sits downstream in the sewer line or at the septic tank inlet. A push camera inspection can scope the full length of the drainpipe to locate obstructions, sediment buildup, scale deposits, or a collapsed section of cast iron or Orangeburg pipe.
Sewage odor near the tank or drain field. Foul, persistent smells around your septic tank risers, access lids, or leach field area often signal a cracked baffle, a saturated absorption field, or a failing effluent filter. Camera footage reveals the source without excavation.
Wet spots or standing water over the leach field. Saturated soil above your lateral lines means effluent isn’t percolating properly. A camera inspection of the distribution box and perforated pipes can detect biomat accumulation, root intrusion, or crushed pipe sections restricting flow.
Sewage backup into the home. A backed up system is urgent. Before we pump or jet, we scope the line to identify the exact location and cause of the blockage, whether it’s a grease buildup, tree root mass, offset joint, or belly sag in the conveyance line.
Buying or selling a property. A pre purchase septic camera inspection protects both parties. We record the condition of the tank interior, baffles, inlet and outlet pipes, pump chamber, and drain field connections so there are no surprises after closing.
Our Septic Camera Inspection Process
Septic camera inspections at Lakes Region Septic follow a structured, repeatable process that delivers reliable diagnostic results every time.
Step 1 — Access and preparation. Our technician locates your septic tank risers or access lids and opens the system. If your tank lacks risers, we can locate buried lids using probe rods and as built drawings or site plans.
Step 2 — Initial visual assessment. Before inserting the camera, we evaluate sludge and scum levels inside the tank, check the inlet and outlet baffles, and inspect the effluent filter if one is installed. This gives us baseline context for the camera work.
Step 3 — Camera deployment. We feed a waterproof, self leveling push camera through the outlet pipe, distribution box, and into the lateral lines of your drain field. For longer sewer line runs, we use a flexible fiber optic cable system with LED lights and a pan tilt camera head for full coverage.
Step 4 — Real time recording and location marking. The monitor displays live video feed while our recording unit saves the footage. When we detect a defect, we activate the sonde transmitter so our above ground locator can mark the exact position and depth.
Step 5 — Report delivery. You receive the recorded footage, image captures of key findings, and a written assessment with recommended next steps, whether that’s repair, replacement, or continued monitoring.
Brands We Use
Septic camera inspections demand reliable, professional grade equipment.
- RIDGID
- Envirosight
- Rausch Electronics
- Vivax Metrotech
- CUES
- Spartan Tool
- Hathorn
- Milwaukee Tool
- MyTana
- General Pipe Cleaners
All our camera equipment is maintained, calibrated, and waterproof rated for full submersion.
Other Services
| Septic camera inspection | Septic tank camera inspection | Sewer scope inspection |
| Septic system camera inspection | Septic line camera inspection | CCTV pipe inspection |
| Drain field camera inspection | Leach field camera scope | Lateral line video inspection |
| Septic video inspection | Septic pipe camera service | Underground pipe camera diagnosis |
| Sewer camera inspection septic | Push camera septic inspection | Real time septic system assessment |
FAQs About Septic Camera Inspections
What is a septic camera inspection?
A septic camera inspection is a diagnostic procedure where a technician feeds a waterproof, high definition camera through your septic system’s pipes, tank, and drain field connections. The camera transmits a real time video feed to a monitor, allowing the technician to visually assess the interior condition of your sewer line, baffles, distribution box, and lateral lines without digging.
When should I schedule a septic camera inspection?
Schedule one when you notice slow drains, sewage odors, wet spots over your leach field, or any sewage backup. You should also get a camera inspection before buying a property with a septic system, after a failed perc test or health department review, and as part of routine maintenance every three to five years.
How does the camera locate problems underground?
The camera head contains a sonde transmitter that sends a signal to an above ground locator. This lets the technician mark the exact horizontal position and depth of any defect, whether it’s a root intrusion, cracked pipe, offset joint, or collapsed section.
Can a septic camera inspect the drain field laterals?
Yes. A push camera or lateral launcher can navigate through the distribution box and into the perforated pipes of your absorption field. This reveals biomat buildup, crushed pipe, sediment blockages, and root penetration inside the laterals.
Does a camera inspection replace pumping?
No. Camera inspections and pumping serve different purposes. Pumping removes accumulated sludge and scum. A camera inspection diagnoses structural and flow problems. We often recommend pumping the tank first so the camera can capture clear footage of the baffles, tank walls, and outlet pipe without obstruction.