Sewer Line Inspection Services in St. Lucie & Martin Counties

Keep Your Plumbing Flowing – Professional Sewer Line Inspections

Sewer line problems can lurk out of sight until they become costly emergencies. At Cooke's, A Wind River Company, we offer non-invasive sewer line inspections throughout Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and the surrounding areas of St. Lucie and Martin Counties. Using high-definition video cameras and advanced locating tools, we identify hidden defects before they escalate.

Call (772) 773-6570 or contact us online to schedule a sewer line inspection and protect your home or business. 

What Is a Sewer Line Camera Inspection?

Also known as video pipe inspection or drain line camera inspection, this method involves:

1. Feeding a self-leveling, HD camera into the sewer or lateral line
2. Recording live video footage with distance markers
3. Using a sonde/transmitter to locate problem areas precisely from the surface
4. Documenting findings with images, timestamps, and depth/location data
5. Delivering a written report with condition ratings and repair recommendations

We inspect both septic laterals and municipal sewer laterals (where applicable) to the point of connection.

Why a Sewer Line Inspection Matters

• Early problem detection – Spot cracks, blockages, root intrusion, or collapsed sections before backups occur
• Preventative maintenance – Avoid expensive repairs by catching issues while they’re still small
• Minimal disruption – Inspections are non-destructive; we only dig where repair is required.
• Peace of mind for real estate transactions – A pre-purchases sewer inspection can reveal hidden plumbing issues

Call (772) 773-6570 or contact us online to schedule a sewer line inspection and protect your home or business. 

Common Issues We Detect

During a sewer line inspection, we routinely discover: 

• Root intrusion (into joints or cracks)
• Cracks, fractures, or breaks
• Separated or misaligned joints
• Bellied or sagging pipe sections
• Corrosion, scale, or mineral buildup
• Grease, sludge, or debris accumulation
• Infiltration/exfiltration (groundwater intrusion or sewage leakage)
• Improper slope/drainage transitions
• Collapsed or missing segments

How Often Should You Inspect Your Sewer Line? 

• Typical residential – Every 12-24 months
• Older homes/aging pipes – Annually (or more)
• Properties with large trees/invasive roots – Yearly
• After backups, slow drains, or odors – Immediately
• Before buying or selling a property – During inspection phase

You should especially consider having your sewer line inspected more frequently if your home is older, has cast-iron or clay pipes, or has landscaping with trees or deep root systems nearby.

When You Need Inspection – Watch for These Signs

• Drains that are consistently slow or gurgling
• Foul or sewer odors inside or outside your home
• Saturated patches or unusually lush spots in your yard
• Sewage backups in tubs, showers, or lowest drains
• Recent landscaping, driveway, or construction work near sewer lines

What Happens If We Find Problems?

After an inspection, depending on what’s discovered, the typical remediation paths include:

• Maintenance & cleaning – Hydro jetting, descaling, root clearing
• Spot repair – Targeted excavation and replacement of small segments
• Trenchless rehabilitation – CIPP (cured in place pipe) lining or pipe bursting to rehabilitate longer sections with minimal digging
• Root control program – Ongoing maintenance schedules and treatments to prevent regrowth

We’ll also walk you through what to expect in terms of scope, timeline, and cost.

Call (772) 773-6570 or contact us online to schedule a sewer line inspection and protect your home or business.