How much does a sewer camera inspection cost in Miami?

A stand-alone sewer scope runs $175 to $275 depending on access and line length. Booked together with a full home inspection on the same visit, it's discounted.

Why does pipe age matter so much in South Florida?

Homes built before the mid-1970s here were plumbed in cast iron. High water table, sandy soil, and humidity accelerate corrosion, so 50-year-old cast iron is often scaled, cracked, or already channeling along the bottom.

Does a regular home inspection include the sewer line?

No. A standard inspection covers visible, accessible plumbing. The buried main line can only be evaluated with a camera, which is why we offer the scope separately.

What if the camera finds a problem?

You get footage and measured locations of every defect. That's what a licensed plumber needs to quote the repair, and what you need to renegotiate or request a credit before closing.

Can you scope the line the same day as my home inspection?

Yes. Most clients bundle the two so it's one visit, one report package, and one trip charge.

Sewer Scope

Sewer Camera Inspection — Miami & South Florida

A sewer scope sends a camera down the main drain line from the house to the city connection or septic tank. It is the one major system a standard home inspection cannot see, and in South Florida it is where the expensive surprises hide. Homes built before the mid-1970s were plumbed with cast iron, and after 50 years in our soil and humidity that pipe scales, cracks, and collapses. Replacing a main line runs into five figures — the scope costs a fraction of that.

What we inspect

Camera run of the main sewer lateral from cleanout to city tap or septic
Pipe material identification: cast iron, clay, Orangeburg, PVC
Cracks, offsets, bellies (standing water), and separated joints
Root intrusion at joints and transitions
Scale buildup and channeling typical of aged cast iron
Blockages, foreign objects, and prior spot repairs
Approximate depth and distance of each defect
Recorded video plus a written summary with recommended action

When to order it

Buying any South Florida home built before 1975 (cast iron era)
Any property with mature trees or ficus near the line
Recurring slow drains, gurgling toilets, or backups
Before a kitchen or bath remodel that ties into the existing main
Alongside a full home inspection, as a same-visit add-on

What to expect on inspection day

Access to a cleanout

We need a cleanout, or a pulled toilet, to get the camera into the line. Tell us what you know about the property and we'll plan access before we arrive.

On-site (45–90 minutes)

We run the camera the full length of the lateral, calling out pipe material, defects, and distance as we go. You can watch the monitor live if you're there.

Video and report within 24 hours

You get the recorded footage plus a written summary with severity and recommended next steps — enough to price repairs or negotiate before closing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewer camera inspection cost in Miami?: A stand-alone sewer scope runs $175 to $275 depending on access and line length. Booked together with a full home inspection on the same visit, it's discounted.
Why does pipe age matter so much in South Florida?: Homes built before the mid-1970s here were plumbed in cast iron. High water table, sandy soil, and humidity accelerate corrosion, so 50-year-old cast iron is often scaled, cracked, or already channeling along the bottom.
Does a regular home inspection include the sewer line?: No. A standard inspection covers visible, accessible plumbing. The buried main line can only be evaluated with a camera, which is why we offer the scope separately.
What if the camera finds a problem?: You get footage and measured locations of every defect. That's what a licensed plumber needs to quote the repair, and what you need to renegotiate or request a credit before closing.
Can you scope the line the same day as my home inspection?: Yes. Most clients bundle the two so it's one visit, one report package, and one trip charge.

Available across South Florida

Miami Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach Key West Homestead Hialeah Coral Gables Kendall Doral Miami Beach Hollywood Pembroke Pines Boca Raton Delray Beach Key Largo Marathon