Cleanout Access and Prep
We locate the cleanout, pull the cap, and check for standing water. If the line is blocked, we clear enough of a path for the camera head to pass. This step is included in the base inspection price.
Video scopes that show exactly what is choking your sewer line
Drain Camera Inspection Greer SC: See the Problem Before You Pay
A drain camera inspection Greer SC homeowners can trust puts a sewer camera inside your line and shows you the clog, root intrusion or cracked pipe on screen. We run drain line video inspection Greer SC for slow drains, repeat backups and pre-purchase checks across Greenville County. You see the footage. You get a straight answer. Then we fix it.
Careful work. Honest options.
About this service
What Drain Camera Inspection Greer SC Really Involves
Drain camera inspection Greer SC is a diagnostic service that pushes a waterproof sewer camera through your drain line and records live video of the pipe interior. We feed a flexible auger cable tipped with a high-resolution camera head from the cleanout, through the trap, and down the main run. On the monitor you watch grease buildup, root intrusion, scale buildup, offset joints and collapsed sewer line sections in real time. The camera head measures distance to the defect, so we know exactly how many feet down the problem sits before we cut anything.
Most Greer calls start the same way: a slow drain that turns into a sewer backup, or a toilet clog that keeps coming back after snaking. Older homes near Downtown Greer and Greer Station often have cast iron pipe that has scaled shut over decades, while newer builds in O'Neal Village and Pelham Falls use PVC pipe that tree roots still find at the joints. A drain line video inspection for clogs Greer SC saves you from paying twice, because we confirm the cause before we quote the repair.
- ✓ Find the Real Cause
- ✓ Avoid Repeat Backups
- ✓ Price the Repair Honestly
- ✓ Protect a Home Purchase
What's included
What Our Drain Camera Inspection Includes
Every drain camera inspection we run in Greer includes the same core steps, whether it is a 30-foot branch line or a 90-foot main. If the line needs clearing before the camera can travel, we quote that separately and tell you before we start. Here is what you get.
Full-Length Camera Run
We feed the sewer camera from the cleanout to the city tap or as far as the line allows. The camera head measures distance in feet, so every defect is logged with a location, not just a description.
Live Monitor Review
You watch the footage with us on site. We pause at each root intrusion, crack or bellied pipe section and explain what we are seeing. You can ask questions while the camera is still in the line.
Recorded Video File
We save the recording and can send you a copy. That file is useful for home purchases, insurance claims and second opinions. It is your pipe, and you should have the evidence.
Written Findings and Quote
You get a written summary of what the camera found and a price for any recommended cleaning or repair. If the line is clear, we tell you that and you owe nothing beyond the inspection fee.
How it works
What to Expect During Your Camera Inspection
We find the cleanout, pull the cap, and check for standing water. If the line is full, we may need to clear a path first so the camera head can travel. This step takes 10 to 15 minutes on a typical Greer home with an accessible cleanout.
A dirty pipe hides defects. We run a light pass with a drain snake or drain cleaning bladder to knock down soft buildup, then flush. If grease buildup is heavy, we note it on camera rather than pretending the line is clean.
We feed the sewer camera down the main line at a steady pace, watching the monitor for root intrusion, cracks, scale buildup and bellied pipe. The camera head measures distance in feet, so every defect gets a location, not just a description.
You watch the recording with us. We pause at each defect, explain what it is, and tell you whether it needs snaking, hydro jetting, root cutting or a spot repair. No jargon, no pressure, just the video and what it means.
You get a written scope and price for the repair or cleaning the footage calls for. If the line is clear and sound, we tell you that too. A clean camera inspection is a good result, not a wasted visit.
STEP 01Locate the Cleanout
We find the cleanout, pull the cap, and check for standing water. If the line is full, we may need to clear a path first so the camera head can travel. This step takes 10 to 15 minutes on a typical Greer home with an accessible cleanout.
Tools & methods
Tools We Use on Greer Drain Lines
Ridgid Sewer Camera
Our primary camera platform for main lines up to 4 inches. It records video, measures distance in feet, and fits through standard cleanouts without digging.
Spartan Tool Camera System
Used on longer runs and commercial lines where we need a self-leveling camera head to keep the image upright inside the pipe.
General Pipe Cleaners Scout
Compact camera for branch lines and tight cleanouts where a full-size reel will not fit. Ideal for bathroom and kitchen drain diagnostics.
Ridgid Drain Snake
Clears soft blockages ahead of the camera so the lens stays clean and the footage is readable. We size the auger cable to the pipe diameter.
Hydro Jetting Machine
Scours grease buildup and scale buildup off the pipe wall after the camera identifies it. We jet at controlled pressure to avoid damaging older cast iron pipe.
Root Cutting Chain
Cuts root intrusion at the joint where roots enter. We run it on a rooter machine, then re-scope to confirm the cut is clean.
Real results
Before and after.
Drain Camera Inspection
Repeat Main Line Backup in Downtown Greer
A homeowner near Downtown Greer had the main line snaked three times in 14 months. Each visit cleared the backup for a few weeks. No one had scoped the line, so no one knew roots were entering at a joint 22 feet from the cleanout.
After: We ran a camera, found the root mass, and cut it with a root cutting chain. A second camera pass confirmed the pipe was clear. The homeowner has gone 18 months without a backup.
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Pre-Purchase Scope in Pelham Falls
A buyer in Pelham Falls was under contract on a 1990s home. The home inspector noted a slow bathroom drain but did not scope the sewer lateral. The seller claimed the line was fine.
After: Our camera found a bellied section 34 feet out holding standing water. The buyer used the footage to negotiate $4,200 off the price. The repair was completed before closing.
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Grease Line Failure at a Greer Station Restaurant
A restaurant near Greer Station was cited for a grease line that backed up into the kitchen. The grease interceptor had been pumped, but the outlet line had 2 inches of hardened grease buildup on the pipe wall.
After: We hydro jetted the outlet line, then scoped it to confirm bare pipe. The follow-up health inspection passed with no violations. The restaurant is now on a quarterly jetting schedule.
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Drain Problems a Camera Solves in Greer
Most drain calls in Greer fall into a handful of patterns. A camera tells us which one you have before we spend your money on the wrong fix. Here are the problems we see most and what the footage changes.
Ask a pro →Main line backs up every few months
We scope the main line, find the root intrusion or offset joint the snake keeps missing, and quote a targeted fix. Root cutting chain or a spot repair ends the cycle instead of resetting the clock.
Slow drains throughout the whole house
A drain line camera inspection Greer SC confirms whether the restriction is grease buildup, scale buildup or a bellied pipe. We clean the correct section and verify the flow on a second camera pass.
Sewage smell in the basement or yard
We scope the line and look for cracks, separated joints and water infiltration. Once we see the break, we quote the spot repair and seal it correctly to code.
Buying a home with an unknown sewer line
Our pre-purchase camera inspection in Greer, South Carolina gives you footage of the entire lateral. You get a clear picture of the pipe condition before you sign, which is real negotiating leverage.
Transparent pricing
What Drain Camera Inspection Costs in Greer
$180 - $450 depending on line length, access and condition
Typical 2026 pricing for a drain camera inspection in Greer runs $180 to $450. The low end covers a short branch line through an accessible cleanout. The high end covers long main lines, roof-vent access or a line that needs clearing before the camera can travel. We quote the inspection before we start, and if you book the cleaning or repair the same day, we often credit part of the inspection fee toward the work. A drain scope Greer SC is cheaper than a repair you did not need.
The inspection costs a fraction of a sewer line replacement. Finding a cracked pipe or root intrusion on camera lets you fix the right problem once instead of paying for repeat snaking every few months. You also get recorded footage you can keep.
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A 30-foot branch line scoped through a floor cleanout is quick. A 90-foot main line reached through a roof vent takes longer and more equipment. Access drives labor time more than anything else.
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A clean pipe lets the camera travel at full speed. Heavy grease buildup, scale buildup or a partial blockage slows the run and may require a pre-cleaning pass, which adds to the visit.
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If the line is full of standing water, we cannot see the pipe wall. Clearing the blockage with a drain snake or drain cleaning bladder first adds time and equipment to the job.
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A 1.5-inch branch line uses a compact camera. A 4-inch or larger main line uses a different reel and camera head. Larger lines take more time to scope end to end.
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Licensed, Insured, and Local
- South Carolina Plumbing Contractor License · South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
- Backflow Prevention Certification · South Carolina Environmental Certification Board
- Uniform Plumbing Code Training · International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
- OSHA Safety Compliance · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Customer reviews
What Greer Customers Say
★★★★★
“Our main line backed up three times in eight months and two other companies just snaked it and left. Drain Cleaning Pros ran a camera and found roots at a joint 22 feet out. They showed me the video on the monitor in my own driveway. Cut the roots, scoped it again to prove it was clear, and we have not had a backup since.”
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Marcus T.Homeowner, Downtown Greer
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“We were buying a house in Pelham Falls and the inspector flagged a slow drain. These guys scoped the whole lateral and found a bellied section holding water. That footage saved us thousands at closing because we negotiated the repair into the price. Professional, on time, and they explained every frame.”
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Angela R.Homeowner, Pelham Falls
✓ Verified★★★★★
“I run a kitchen near Greer Station and the grease line was backing up every few weeks. They scoped the interceptor outlet, showed me the grease buildup on camera, and set us up on a jetting schedule. Health inspection passed clean last quarter. Worth every dollar.”
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Danny K.Restaurant Owner, Greer Station
✓ VerifiedMost drain camera inspections in Greer run $180 to $450 in 2026, depending on line length, access and whether we clear a blockage first. A simple scope through an accessible cleanout sits at the low end. Long main lines, roof-vent access or heavy grease buildup push it higher. If you book the cleaning or repair with us the same day, we often credit part of the inspection toward the work.
It finds root intrusion, cracked or collapsed sewer line sections, bellied pipe holding water, offset joints, scale buildup in cast iron pipe, and grease buildup that snaking slides past. It also catches illegal connections and broken cleanout fittings. In older Greer neighborhoods, the camera is the only way to know whether a cast iron lateral has 5 years left or 5 months.
Not always. If one sink is slow and the rest of the house drains fine, we clear the trap and you are done. You need a camera when the main line backs up, when the same drain clogs twice in a year, or when you are buying a home. A drain scope Greer SC before snaking a main line tells us whether a rooter machine will fix it or make a cracked pipe worse.
Yes. The camera head shows cracks, fractures, separated joints and full collapses in real time, and it measures how many feet down the break sits. We can also watch for water seeping in from the surrounding soil, which points to a break rather than a blockage. Once we see it, we quote the spot repair or line replacement from the footage, not from a guess.
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Book Your Drain Camera Inspection Greer SC Today
Stop guessing at a drain that keeps backing up. We show you the footage, explain what it means, and quote the fix from what the camera sees. Licensed, insured, and 12 years on Greer drain lines. Call (864)403-1974 and we will get you on the schedule.
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Reach us at (864)403-1974 any time, day or night. We answer live, ask a couple of questions about your drain, and give you a straight answer on timing and price. Same-day appointments are common across Greer, and emergency calls get priority.