★★★★★ 67 five-star Google reviews · Indianapolis HQ | Same-week appointments · 4 metros | (812) 343-2244 · patrick@sewerscopeusa.com
Sewer Scope
Sewer scope specialists · Serving homeowners since 2023

Sewer scope specialists. Not plumbers.

We send a high-resolution camera from the cleanout to the city tap and hand you the footage and written report. No repair quote attached. No upsell. Just honest reporting with no ulterior motive.

100+★ five-star reviews
$200+From price · Pay after inspection
<24hrTypical report
Customer pays after inspection. No deposit, no upfront payment
● LIVE FOOTAGESewer scope camera · cleanout to city tap
Live sewer scope inspectionHand-held camera · cleanout to city tap
Find your metro

Each metro runs its own book.

Same specialist standard. Same professional report and high quality video. Local ops manager, local Google reviews, local phone. Click into your metro to schedule.

What the camera buys you

Three artifacts. One deliverable.

Every Sewer Scope inspection produces the same three things, in the same format, across every metro we run. Customers that hire us can count on consistency.

MP4

HD scope footage

Full-resolution video from cleanout to city tap. Shareable link, no app required. Customers see what we saw.

PDF

Simple, professional report

1-page summary explaining everything we did and what we saw (roots, bellies, cracks, offsets and pipe material). An easy-to-read report that can be used for disclosures, negotiating, or getting quotes on repairs.

$0

Zero repair quote

We don't bid the fix. We don't refer one plumber over another. The report is the report. The buyer chooses who repairs, on whatever timeline the closing allows.

Real inspections. Real homeowners.

A look at the work, on the ground.

Every scope on this page is one of ours. Same camera reel. Same monitor. Same honest report at the end of it.

Sewer Scope inspector running the camera from a yard cleanout in Indianapolis
Inspector reviewing the live sewer camera monitor during a residential scope
Using a locator wand to track the lateral line and city tap
How a Sewer Scope inspection runs

120 feet of pipe. About an hour on the property.

0 ft · cleanout
30 ft
60 ft
90 ft
120 ft · city tap
01 / LOCATE

Find the access

Cleanout, code-approved access point, or pulled toilet. If there's no access, we tell you before we start. Never after.

02 / RUN

Camera to the tap

High-resolution sewer camera runs from the access point through the lateral line out to the city tap.

03 / MARK

Document each finding

Video capture of any finding: roots, bellies, cracks, offsets, separation, or material concerns.

04 / DELIVER

Quick turnaround reports

PDF and shareable video link sent the same day. Customers get the report quickly to keep their purchase on schedule.

For real estate agents

Built for the agent ordering scope #81 this year.

You don't need our brochure. You need vendors you can count on. We're in your preferred-vendor folder For that very reason. Your buyers will thank you.

01

Quick Scheduling

Timelines can be tight. You can count on us to get the scope done quick. You order it, we scope it, the report shows up in your inbox.

02

Pay after inspection

As soon as the report is ready, the invoice is sent and the report is automatically emailed.

03

Knowledge is power

80% of our inspections reveal deferred maintenance on the sewer line. Knowing this before you close can be helpful in negotiations. And helps your buyer avoid any unwanted (and stinky!) surprises after closing.

Franchise development

50 territories in 5 years. We're picking the next ones now.

Sewer Scope is a franchise system built around one job done one way. Our roadmap calls for fifty operating territories inside five years, with Chicago (4-5 territories possible) and Atlanta as the next two metros prioritized after the current four.

The unit economics work because the equipment list is short, the workflow is standardized and the trust signal we hand a franchisee on day one (specialist, not plumber) is the same trust signal that already moves 67 five-star reviews per metro at maturity.

If you operate in real-estate services, run a home-inspection book, or you're looking at sewer scope as your second act, let's talk. Patrick handles franchise development directly.

Email Patrick about franchising

Real questions, real answers

Frequently asked.

The questions homebuyers ask us most, answered straight.

What is a sewer scope inspection?

A sewer scope is a video inspection of the sewer line that runs from the house to the city main or septic tank. We feed a high-resolution camera down the line and record the whole run, so you can actually see the condition of the pipe instead of guessing. It is the one major system a standard home inspection does not cover.

Do I really need a sewer scope when buying a house?

If the home is more than about 20 years old, has large trees near the line, or you just want to buy with confidence, yes. Sewer line repairs can run into the thousands, and they are almost never visible from inside the house. A scope before closing turns a hidden risk into a known fact while you can still negotiate.

How much does a sewer scope inspection cost?

A flat, up-front fee that varies by market but typically lands in the low hundreds. You will always know the exact price before we scope, and you will never get a surprise charge or a sales pitch for repairs we do not do.

How long does it take?

Most inspections take about 30 to 45 minutes on site. You get a clear video and a plain-language report the same day, so it fits easily inside your inspection window.

What problems can a sewer scope find?

Cracks, root intrusion, bellies and sags that hold water, separated or collapsed pipe, blockages, and old materials like clay or Orangeburg that are near the end of their life. We show you exactly what is there and where it is.

Do you try to sell me repairs?

No, and that is the whole point. We do not do the repairs, so we have no reason to oversell a problem. You get an honest, independent look at the line and a report you can trust, whether the news is good or bad.

Can you scope the line during my general home inspection?

Usually yes. We coordinate with your schedule and your home inspector so the sewer scope happens inside the same inspection period, with no extra trips or hassle for you.

What areas do you serve?

We are a national network with local scopers in markets including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Denver, and Fort Wayne, and we are adding more. Tell us your address and we will confirm coverage and pricing.

Schedule

Book your sewer scope.

Appointments can be made online. Enter your zip code, pick your date, and get your confirmation. Appointments can also be made via phone or email with your local office manager.

Book online

Start with your zip code

Prefer phone or email? Reach your local office manager.

Meet Sewer Scope

Why we built a specialist sewer-only inspection network.

Watch the video to see how the Indianapolis crew does their inspections.

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