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Sewer Camera Inspection in Lakewood, CO
Clay and cast iron laterals under mature trees crack and collect roots. Call to be connected with an independent, licensed plumber who handles sewer camera inspection in Lakewood; they diagnose the problem and quote the work before starting.
By calling, you agree to be connected with an independent plumbing contractor serving your area. Calls may be recorded for quality and training. The call and referral are free, and you are never obligated to hire.- Licensed local plumbers
- Free call and referral
- You approve the quote first
Common signs
- Recurring backups
- sewer smell
- buying an older home
Sewer Camera Inspection services in Lakewood
- Sewer Camera InspectionVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
- Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
- Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
- Trenchless Sewer RepairLining or bursting a sewer pipe with minimal digging.
Problems sewer camera inspection fixes
- Recurring main line clogs
- Buying a home with an older sewer lateral
- Checking a line before a remodel or repair
- Locating a break or root intrusion
Why sewer camera inspection comes up in Lakewood
Clay and cast iron laterals under mature trees crack and collect roots.
52% of Lakewood's homes were built before 1980, when sewer laterals were commonly clay or cast iron. Clay joints let roots in and cast iron corrodes and scales, so a camera inspection is the first step before paying for a repair.
- Typical home built
- 1979
- Homes before 1980
- 52%
- Winter freezes
- Regular hard freezes
How the work is done
- 1Access the lineThrough a cleanout or, if none exists, a fixture or roof vent.
- 2Record the runThe camera records the pipe's material, joints, sags, roots and breaks.
- 3Locate defectsA locator marks the depth and position of problems at the surface.
- 4Review the footageAsk for the video and a written summary you can compare repair quotes against.
What affects the price
The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.
- Whether a cleanout is available
- Length of the run to the main
- Whether the line must be cleared first
- Locating and a written report
Plumbing work we connect Lakewood homeowners with
Sewer Camera Inspection in Lakewood: questions
Why get a camera inspection of a Lakewood sewer lateral before buying a home?
Lakewood says lateral lines, which owners maintain all the way to the main under the street, make up half the sewer system and cause many backups. A camera inspection shows the lateral's condition before it becomes your expense.
Will Lakewood check whether a backup is in the city main or my line?
In north Lakewood's city sewer area, yes. A crew on call 24 hours inspects the City-owned main and tells you if the problem is the main or your lateral. Lateral problems call for a camera inspection and private repair.
Why is sewer camera inspection a common call in Lakewood?
Clay and cast iron laterals under mature trees crack and collect roots.
How old are most homes in Lakewood?
The median home in Lakewood was built in 1979, and 52% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey).
Is a sewer camera inspection worth it in Lakewood?
It is when drains back up repeatedly or before buying an older home, since repairs to the private sewer line are usually the owner's. In Lakewood: clay and cast iron laterals under mature trees crack and collect roots.
Sewer Camera Inspection near Lakewood
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- All plumbing services in LakewoodEvery plumbing service available to Lakewood homes.
Local rules and details for Lakewood
Lakewood facts behind this page
- The median home in Lakewood was built in 1979. [1]
- About 52% of Lakewood's housing units were built before 1980, the era of galvanized steel supply pipe, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals. [1]
- The City of Lakewood says half the sewer system is privately owned lateral lines, which cause many sewage backups. Property owners must maintain the entire length of their lateral from the home or business to where it meets the sewer main under the street, a responsibility that extends beyond the property line. Only pipes in the street are part of the city's main system. [2]
- For customers in north Lakewood served by the city sewer utility, Lakewood says sewage backing up into a home or yard is an emergency, and its crew is on call 24 hours a day to inspect the City-owned main and determine whether the problem is in the main, the city's responsibility, or the lateral, the owner's. The city recommends a sewer relief valve and cleanout on laterals. [2]
Lakewood rules and programs for sewer camera inspection
- The City of Lakewood says half the sewer system is privately owned lateral lines, which cause many sewage backups. Property owners must maintain the entire length of their lateral from the home or business to where it meets the sewer main under the street, a responsibility that extends beyond the property line. Only pipes in the street are part of the city's main system. [2]
- For customers in north Lakewood served by the city sewer utility, Lakewood says sewage backing up into a home or yard is an emergency, and its crew is on call 24 hours a day to inspect the City-owned main and determine whether the problem is in the main, the city's responsibility, or the lateral, the owner's. The city recommends a sewer relief valve and cleanout on laterals. [2]
Other common plumbing calls in Lakewood
- Frozen Pipe Repair: long Front Range cold snaps freeze pipes in crawl spaces, garages and exterior walls.
- Repiping: homes from the 1950s to 70s often still have galvanized supply lines with falling pressure.
Sources (2)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Lakewood Public Works, The Sewer System: A Shared Responsibility · checked 2026-10-20