Full-line video
The camera runs the accessible length of the line, recording roots, cracks, joints, offsets, bellies, and breaks.
Plumbing Service · Hermitage, TN
A sewer camera turns a guess into evidence. You see roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, and breaks on video, with locations marked from above ground, so any repair, clearing, or replacement is priced on what is actually in the ground, not on what might be.
Mon–Fri: 7AM – 7PM · Sat: 8AM – 4PM · 24/7 for emergencies. Burst pipe or flooding? Shut off the main water valve first, then call.

What to look for
A sewer camera turns a guess into evidence. You see roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, and breaks on video, with locations marked from above ground, so any repair, clearing, or replacement is priced on what is actually in the ground, not on what might be.
If you have one of these symptoms, describe it when you call (615) 436-9486. The symptom, the fixture, and whether water is still running help us prioritise your visit and tell you what to shut off while you wait. If water is flooding, shut off the main valve first – see our emergency plumbing page for the steps.
How we fix it
Every visit follows the same pattern: find the fault, show you what we found, price the options, and only then do the work. No part is replaced on a guess.
The camera runs the accessible length of the line, recording roots, cracks, joints, offsets, bellies, and breaks.
Problem spots are located from above ground and marked, so digging, if needed, happens in one place.
Footage is explained in plain language: what is normal wear, what needs clearing, what needs repair, and what can wait.
Clearing, spot repair, lining, bursting, or open replacement are quoted from the footage, with trade-offs for each.
Hermitage homes
Many Hermitage sewer laterals are older clay or cast-iron lines under yards with mature trees, and a camera inspection before buying, selling, or replacing a line is the cheapest insurance against digging up the wrong section. In established neighborhoods the camera usually finds one of three things: roots at a joint, a cracked or offset section, or a belly where the grade has settled. Each has a different fix and a very different price, which is why the inspection comes before the quote.
Homes across Hermitage and Davidson County vary widely in age and plumbing material, so the same symptom can have different causes in different streets. That is why diagnosis comes first: a slow drain in a newer home and a slow drain in an older home with mature trees in the yard are not the same job, and they should not get the same quote. We explain the cause we found in your home, in plain language, before recommending a repair.
| What we find | What it usually means | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Roots in one joint, rest of line sound | Clear and repair the joint | Spot repair |
| Cracks and offsets along the line | Structural failure | Replace the line |
| Belly holding water, line otherwise sound | Grading problem | Compare repair options |
| Line sound, just buildup | No repair needed | Clear and maintain |
This table is a guide, not a quote. Your upfront price depends on the fault found, the parts needed, and access in your home. See our plumbing cost guide for typical estimate ranges, labelled as estimates only.
Simple & Straightforward
Call us. Tell us the symptom, where the water is, and whether it is still running. We find a time that works and confirm it so you are not waiting around.
Your plumber finds the actual fault, shows you what is going on, and explains it in plain words – including what you can safely check yourself next time.
You get your options with real numbers before any work starts. Repair it now, repair it later, or replace it: you decide, no pressure.
We repair, run water through the system, check for leaks under pressure, and clean up. We make sure everything works before we leave.
Why Homeowners Call Us
Questions
Most inspections take under an hour on site, including locating and explanation. Complex lines, poor access, or heavy blockage that must be cleared first can take longer, and we explain that before starting.
Yes. You see the footage with us on site, and we explain what each section shows. Ask for the recording and report for your records, especially before a home purchase or a major repair.
No. The camera is a small, smooth unit pushed or pulled through the line. It does not cut, scrape, or pressure the pipe.
We recommend it for homes with older laterals, mature trees, or any history of backups. A failed lateral is one of the most expensive surprises in a home purchase, and a camera check finds it before closing.
Call (615) 436-9486 and describe the symptom, the fixture, and whether water is still running. We give you a time window, tell you what to shut off while you wait, diagnose the fault on site, and quote an upfront price before any work begins. Emergencies are answered 24/7.
Still unsure? Call (615) 436-9486 and describe what you are seeing. We would rather answer a question than have a small leak become a large repair.
Related services
Sewer smell, backups, or soggy yard? Camera first, so you see the break before you pay to fix it.
Learn more →Replace a failed sewer line with minimal digging. Camera first, honest advice on whether your line qualifies.
Learn more →Slow drain, gurgling, or a clog that keeps coming back. Cleared properly, then tested – not just poked through.
Learn more →Buying a home in Hermitage? A plumbing inspection before closing finds the expensive surprises: sewer, slab, water heater, and lines.
Learn more →Grease, scale, and roots coating the whole line? High-pressure water scours the pipe wall clean, not just a hole through the clog.
Learn more →On the job
Photos of plumbers at work on the kinds of jobs described on this page. Photos are illustrative; alt text is generic and never claims a photo was taken in a specific neighborhood.




Where we work
We offer sewer camera inspection in every Hermitage neighborhood we serve, from our base at 3442 Lebanon Pike. Choose your neighborhood for local information, or see all service areas, typical cost ranges, and how a visit runs.
Related reading
More help: all plumbing guides, common plumbing problems, and annual maintenance plan.
Don’t see your brand? No problem – our plumbers work on all major makes and models. Call (615) 436-9486 and tell us the brand and model number on the rating plate. Brand names are trademarks of their owners; Hermitage Plumber Near You is an independent local plumbing service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand listed.
One call gets a local plumber on the way. Mon–Fri 7AM–7PM, Sat 8AM–4PM, and 24/7 for emergencies. Tell us the symptom and whether water is still running, and we will tell you what to shut off while you wait.
Schedule Service · (615) 436-9486
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