See exactly what is in your line before any decisions are made. HD camera inspection with precise underground locating — documented, reported, and explained in plain language.
Camera inspection eliminates guesswork entirely. We see the actual condition of the pipe — roots, cracks, bellies, misalignments, buildup — exactly as they are.
No service recommendation is made blind. Camera findings determine the right course of action — cleaning, restoration, or referral for structural repair.
We locate the camera head underground and mark the exact position on the surface. You know precisely where your pipe runs and where any defect sits.
Every camera inspection includes a written report documenting findings with footage. You leave with a record of your line’s condition — not just a verbal summary.
A camera inspection is the only way to know the actual condition of your line. Not what it was five years ago. Not what it probably is based on the age of the house. What it actually is today — documented and on record.
That documentation protects you in a real estate transaction, a contractor dispute, a city permit application, or simply when deciding whether a repair is worth doing now or can wait.
Winnipeg’s older housing stock means a wide range of pipe materials and conditions. These are the most common findings in the lines we inspect.
Tree and shrub roots seek out moisture and enter pipe joints, growing progressively until flow is restricted or completely blocked. Extremely common in Winnipeg’s older neighbourhoods with mature tree growth.
A belly is a low point in the pipe where waste settles instead of flowing through. Over time it causes recurrent blockages. Camera inspection identifies the exact location and severity.
Ground movement, freeze-thaw cycles, and age cause pipe walls to crack. Small cracks allow root entry and soil infiltration. Left unaddressed they become full structural failures.
Pipe sections that have shifted out of alignment create ledges that catch debris and restrict flow. Common in older clay and terracotta lines as the ground shifts over decades.
Years of grease, mineral deposits, and organic buildup coat pipe walls and progressively reduce flow capacity. Visible on camera as a narrowing of the pipe’s interior diameter.
Severe structural failure where the pipe wall has given way entirely. Requires excavation and replacement. Camera inspection confirms the location and extent before any repair quote is made.
A standard home inspection does not include the sewer line. A camera inspection before closing gives you the actual condition of the lateral — not a guess. Significant defects found before possession become negotiating leverage or a reason to walk away.
If a line keeps backing up after being cleared, the problem is structural — not just a blockage. Camera inspection identifies whether it’s a belly, root intrusion, or a defect that cleaning alone won’t solve.
Before any excavation, foundation work, or major renovation, knowing exactly where your sewer line runs and its current condition prevents costly surprises mid-project.
The City of Winnipeg requires a record of cleaning and camera inspection report when a structural defect is identified and a repair permit is needed. We provide both as part of our inspection service.
Homes built before the 1980s often have clay, terracotta, or early ABS lines that have never been inspected. A baseline camera inspection gives you a current picture of what you’re working with.
When the standard fixes haven’t worked and the source of the problem isn’t obvious, a camera inspection finds it. No guesswork, no unnecessary clearing — just a clear picture of what’s actually there.
A clear, structured report documenting every finding — pipe material, depth, condition, defect type, location, and severity.
Video of the full inspection run. Available if needed for permit applications, contractor quotes, or real estate transactions.
The camera head position is located and marked on the surface so you know exactly where your pipe runs and where any defect is positioned.
Where applicable, the City of Winnipeg’s required record of cleaning is included — ready for permit submission.
We walk you through what we found and what it means before we leave. You understand your line’s condition — not just receive a report.
Camera inspection is available as a standalone service or as part of our Imperial Standard and Imperial Restoration main sewer line service tiers. Call to discuss which option fits your situation.
Call 204-898-8895A standard home inspection walks the visible structure — it doesn’t go underground. The sewer lateral from your home to the city main is entirely your responsibility the moment you take possession. A camera inspection before closing tells you exactly what condition that line is in. If there’s a defect, you negotiate before you own it. If the line is clean, you close with confidence.
We provide a full written pre-purchase inspection report formatted for real estate transactions — clear findings, documented condition, and a plain-language summary your realtor and lawyer can read.
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