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Sewer Camera Inspections in Memphis, TN
See Exactly What's Happening Inside Your Sewer Line
Family-owned and serving Memphis since 1958, Choate's shows you real camera footage of your sewer line before any work begins. No guesswork, and no surprise digging.
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What a Sewer Camera Inspection Shows You in Memphis
A sewer camera inspection sends a flexible, waterproof camera down your sewer line so you can see the exact condition of your pipes on a screen, in real time. Instead of guessing why a drain keeps backing up, you get a clear picture of what is actually happening underground.
Homeowners across Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, and Southaven call us when they notice the early warning signs: slow drains in more than one fixture, gurgling toilets, a sewage smell near the yard, or a patch of lawn that stays soggy. Each of these can point to a break, a blockage, or root intrusion in the line, and a camera inspection tells us which one before anyone starts digging.
We also inspect for buyers, realtors, and landlords working against a deadline. If you are closing on a home or managing an escrow timeline, we schedule around your dates and hand you a documented sewer line report you can act on. For a full picture of a home's plumbing before you buy, pair this with our plumbing real estate inspection.
Why Homeowners Choose Choate's
Choate's holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has earned Commercial Appeal Choice Awards recognition from our Mid-South neighbors. Here is what that reputation means for your sewer camera inspection.
Serving Memphis Since 1958. Three generations of the Choate family have run this business, and we still answer to our neighbors by name.
Locally Owned & Operated. Our technicians live and work across the Mid-South, from Collierville to North Mississippi.
Licensed & Insured in TN & MS. We are fully licensed in both states (License #51398 and E51398) for your protection.
Video Proof on Every Job. You see the same camera footage we do, so you approve any fix with confidence.
Free Second Opinion. Handed a scary diagnosis elsewhere? We will take a fresh look before you commit to major work.
24/7 Emergency Sewer Service. Sewage backing up at midnight? Call (901) 250-2117 any hour, any day.
What Can a Sewer Camera Inspection Uncover?
A sewer camera inspection uncovers three main problems: physical pipe damage, blockages, and age-related wear. The camera travels the full length of your line and pinpoints the trouble spot, so the repair is targeted instead of exploratory.
Cracks, offsets, and collapsed sections usually come from shifting soil or decades of use, and they are common in older Memphis homes with clay or cast iron lines.
Tree roots deserve special attention. They are one of the top causes of sewer trouble in the mature, tree-lined neighborhoods around Memphis and Germantown. Roots find the smallest crack, grow inside the pipe, and trap everything that flows past them.
When we find a blockage, we can clear it with drain cleaning or high-pressure Hydro-Jetting, then re-scan to confirm the line runs clear. When we find a break, we walk you through your options, including Trenchless sewer line repair that avoids tearing up your whole yard.
Never ignore old clay or cast iron pipes. These materials were standard in many Mid-South homes built before the 1980s, and they crack, scale, and collapse as they age. Seeing their real condition on camera lets you plan for replacement on your terms, rather than after a backup forces the decision.
Our Sewer Camera Inspection Process
Every sewer camera inspection at Choate's follows the same clear process, so you always know what is happening and what it costs before we start. We call it Assessment, Plan, Price, Repair, and Verification.
- Assessment. We feed a high-resolution camera through your sewer line and record the entire run, from the cleanout to the city connection.
- Plan. We review the footage with you and explain what we found in plain English, not plumbing jargon.
- Price. You get clear, upfront pricing before any work begins. For complex sewer repairs, we confirm the price in person after the inspection, never as a guess over the phone.
- Repair. If you approve, our licensed technicians make the fix, whether that means clearing a clog or repairing a damaged line.
- Verification. We run the camera again after the work and confirm the problem is solved, and you see that proof for yourself.
This is what a real inspection looks like: a licensed technician documenting your actual sewer line, not a cheap coupon paired with a hard sell. You leave with a complete, detailed sewer line report and the video to back it up.
Your Sewer Camera Inspection, on Video
Every inspection comes with a video you can keep. As the camera moves through your line, it records a digital walk-through of the entire sewer system, including the pipe beneath your home's foundation. You do not have to take our word for the diagnosis. You watch the footage and decide with full information.
That recorded video does three things for you:
- Prove the problem is real before you spend a dollar on repairs.
- Meets escrow and home-inspection requirements with a documented, timestamped report.
- Confirms the repair worked when we re-scan the line afterward.
For buyers and sellers, this documentation can make or break a deal. For homeowners, it is the difference between trusting a diagnosis and seeing it for yourself. When the inspection is done, we hand over a detailed sewer line report along with the footage, and if a repair is needed, we connect it straight to our sewer line repair team.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
They give you an accurate estimate of the cost before they start the work so you know exactly what you are dealing with. They are a first-class company!Karin M.
Choate's is one of the best HVAC companies I've had the pleasure of dealing with in Midtown. They're honest, affordable and very responsive.Anna Brown
The technician and the answering service both were very professional and there was no pushy pitch! I would recommend Tony, class act and person.Daimon Russell
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Sewer Camera Inspection FAQs
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost in Memphis?
Cost depends on the length and access of your line, so we give you a clear price before we start. We never quote complex sewer work as a guess over the phone. Call (901) 250-2117 or request a free estimate, and we will explain your pricing in plain English once we have seen the line.
Do I get to see the video from the inspection?
Yes. You watch the same camera footage we do, both in real time and as a recording you keep. Seeing the actual condition of your sewer line is the whole point, and it is how you approve any repair with confidence instead of taking our word for it.
Should I get a sewer camera inspection before buying a home?
Yes, especially with older Memphis-area homes. A camera inspection, also called a sewer scope inspection, reveals cracked, root-filled, or collapsed pipes that a standard home inspection can miss. For real estate timelines, we schedule around your escrow dates and provide a documented report you can use in negotiations.
Can a camera inspection find tree roots in my sewer line?
Yes. Tree roots are one of the most common sewer problems in the tree-lined neighborhoods around Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville. The camera shows exactly where roots have entered the pipe, so we can clear them with Hydro-Jetting and recommend a lasting fix.
My drains are slow, and my yard smells. Is that an emergency?
It can be. Multiple slow drains, gurgling toilets, or a sewage smell often signal a failing sewer line that can back up into your home. Choate's offers 24/7 emergency sewer service across the Mid-South. Call (901) 250-2117 any hour, and we will respond.
Do you inspect older clay and cast iron sewer lines?
Yes. Many Mid-South homes built before the 1980s have clay or cast iron pipe that cracks and corrodes with age. Our camera shows the real condition of these older materials, so you can plan repairs or replacement before a failure forces the decision.