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Plumbing Video Inspections in Los Angeles

Stop guessing at hidden plumbing problems. High-definition sewer and drain cameras show exactly what’s wrong, and exactly where, before you spend a dollar on repairs.

  • HD camera with precise locating
  • See the footage yourself, on site
  • Pre-purchase inspections available
  • Licensed, bonded & insured, CA Lic #885156
20+ YearsFamily-owned, serving Los Angeles
4.8★ on GoogleFrom 152 customer reviews
24/7 Emergency ServiceA real person answers, day or night
Upfront PricingA flat price in writing before work starts

See Exactly What’s Wrong

Exploratory digging and guess-based repairs waste money. ServiStar’s video inspections run a high-definition camera through your drains and sewer lines, revealing roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, scale, and blockages on screen, while a locator marks the exact position and depth from the surface.

You watch the footage with us, keep a copy, and get an honest explanation of what needs fixing now, what can wait, and what’s fine. It’s the difference between repairing a pipe and excavating a mystery, and it’s essential due diligence before buying any Los Angeles County property.

ServiStar sewer camera inspection reel on site

Diagnostic Inspections

For the problems you can’t see: recurring clogs, odors, and slow drains traced to their real cause.

  • HD camera through the full line
  • Roots, cracks, offsets & bellies identified
  • Surface locating with depth marking
  • Watch the footage live with us
  • Honest fix-now vs. monitor advice

Pre-Purchase Sewer Scopes

The inspection every Los Angeles County home buyer should demand before closing, because sewer laterals are expensive surprises.

  • Full lateral scoped before you close
  • Clay & cast iron condition assessed
  • Footage & report for negotiations
  • Fast scheduling inside escrow windows
  • Plain-English findings, no scare tactics

Video Inspection Services

Every inspection includes footage, location marking, and a plain-language report.

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Diagnostic Inspections

Recurring clogs, odors, and slow drains traced to their actual cause, roots, damage, or buildup, on screen.

Sewer camera monitor showing tree roots inside a pipe during inspection

Pre-Purchase Sewer Scopes

Know the condition of a property’s sewer line before you close, the inspection that saves buyers thousands.

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Post-Repair Verification

Camera proof that a cleaning, lining, or repair actually did what was promised, ours or anyone else’s.

How an Inspection Works

A camera inspection replaces the most expensive word in plumbing: “probably.” Probably roots, probably a break, probably fine, each guess costs money when it’s wrong.

Our inspections end guessing. You watch the line with us in high definition, we mark every finding’s exact position and depth from the surface, and the footage is yours to keep.

For home buyers, one scope during escrow routinely saves five figures, either as a repair you negotiated or a money pit you walked away from.

Good to know: buying a home? A sewer scope costs a fraction of one sewer repair, and gives you negotiating power before closing.

1Access & scope
The camera enters through a cleanout or access point, no digging, no demolition.
2Live inspection
We navigate the full line while you watch, flagging every issue as it appears on screen.
3Locate & mark
Problem spots are located from the surface and marked with exact position and depth.
4Report & options
You get the footage and an honest breakdown: fix now, monitor, or leave alone.

Plumbing Video Inspections FAQs

Most residential inspections take 30-60 minutes, including locating and marking any problem areas from the surface.
Yes, the footage and a plain-language summary of findings are yours to keep, useful for records, negotiations, or second opinions.
Strongly recommended across Los Angeles County, many homes still run on original clay or cast-iron laterals, and replacement costs can reach five figures. A scope before closing protects you.
Severely blocked lines sometimes need clearing before a full inspection. We handle both in the same visit whenever possible.

What Our Cameras Find

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Rated 4.8★ by Our LA County Neighbors

Real Google reviews from homeowners and businesses we’ve served across Los Angeles County, unfiltered and updated automatically.

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Sasha Tang
6 days ago
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I put out a request for AC installation quotes on google last week and Michael was one of the first to respond in detail. He paid me a visit about 12 hours after my initial outreach and was so frank in his assessment and pricing that I didn't feel the need to get another serious bid.

That trust was well placed because he and his team executed flawlessly during their installation. Excellent communication throughout the entire process and mission completion one week after we first spoke.

The Servistar team takes pride in their work and business, and I can appreciate that as someone who wants to avoid these expensive endeavors as much as possible.
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Luke Agdeppa
7 days ago
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Called this morning around 8:30, and within an hour, Daniel showed up and did a fantastic job fixing our in unit HVAC. He was kind, courteous and supremely professional (you know, the type of pro who cleans up after he's done working!). Daniel spent at least three hours troubleshooting the issue (turns out we had a majorly clogged line that was causing the system to overflow into the apartment), and then spent another 45 minutes making sure the fix held. Hope we don't need another repair anytime soon, but if we do, Servistar Plumbing and HVAC (and Daniel) will be the team we turn to.
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B W
8 days ago
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Great experience with Servistar who I called at 10:15 PM on a Thursday for an awful backed up sewer drain clean out and they answered right away, then showed up exactly at 8 AM as scheduled the next morning. They snaked the backed-up drain, used a camera to show the progress and the root intrusion that would need hydro jetting to completely clear through ... via multiple clean out spots. Very thorough. They also fixed a running toilet on the spot with everything they needed. Efficient, professional, affordable, and reliable--highly recommend.
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emily campos
11 days ago
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My family and I have been using Servistar for probably 8+ years. They have replaced our sewer line, replaced old water pipes to copper at my parents' house and installed all of my family's toilets, fixtures and water heaters. Not only are they reasonably priced but nice people (the owners and workers)! Their work is impeccable and they always get stuff done so fast! Highly recommend them!!
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Emily Hernandez
29 days ago
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Getting drains hydrojetted before a wet winter seemed simple until roots showed up on camera. Mike and Dan tried clearing them, but my pipe junction had collapsed. Typical Studio City hillside soil shifts, I guess. Digging up the yard was costly, but Mike turned a chaotic mess into an easy fix. They had to cut through pavers and concrete to reach the break. You can never achieve a flawless color match on aged patio cement, but their finishing work came close. Truly great service.
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Andrew Casillas
39 days ago
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Our drains kept gurgling and backing up into the shower out here in Encino, so we had servistar come take a look. Daniel ran a camera down the line and showed us a massive collapse in the old pipe, plus there wasn't even a proper cleanout access installed. He walked us through the footage and gave us a straight quote for a full sewer line replacement with dual cleanouts. We moved forward with them, and two days later his crew was out front digging. He texted me videos and updates the whole time. They finished the entire replacement in less than two days, and the invoice was totally fair. Definitely using them from now on big or small.
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Haidy Mazate
42 days ago
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Man oh mannnn. Bought an old home, found out the corrosion on the pipes masked the broken parts. When I say disaster I mean disgusting. The Servistar pros saved the day. From sun up to down. Was it a tad more expensive than I wanted to pay for? Yes, but who WANTS to pay for plumbing issues? Nobody. When I say those pipes were done up right. I mean wow!!! Dig the whole ditch went under the house and closed everything up. Unbelievable! I won't trust anyone else.
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Kendyll Melton
43 days ago
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Wow Mike and Dan y'all did that. Now we have our hot water back My family really appreciate You being on time very patient explained everything to myself even though my husband was not at home and I knew nothing about plumbing you were very patient and explained everything you guys stayed at your name at the doors you guys were very professional we really appreciate it I wish I can give you more stars keep up the good work and great customer service!
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Chloe Gibbs
51 days ago
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Water heater completely flatlined on us and finding someone who could actually fix it right away felt like a mission, when we were staring down days of freezing cold showers with a full house. Servistar came through right on time, diagnosed a shot burner instantly, and actually had the replacement parts sitting right there in his truck. He did not try to pressure us into buying an expensive brand new unit we clearly did not need. He just swapped out the bad parts, got everything dialed in, and had hot water pumping again in under an hour. Keeping their number saved.
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Saianna Smith
55 days ago
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We live in an older house and although the plumbing was redone sometime in the 90's, it still has its set of problems. These problems always seem to happen over a holiday or long weekend lol. Thankfully I found Servistar a few years back and can always count on them to come out quickly without charging hundreds of dollars extra just for prompt "emergency" service. Michael and Daniel are the absolute sweetest best. Another great plus is my boys love them and will watch patiently and quietly while they work. Hey, free babysitting thrown into the mix always works for me! I have referred them to so many of my neighbors and they have never disappointed. They have been especially good with elderly neighbors who always get taken advantage of by less reputable companies.
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Nolan Green
56 days ago
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Excellent service and great communication on a new tankless water heater install. Would recommend them especially for that.
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Alyssa Marquez
83 days ago
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Excellent service from Mike, They were able to come out on a Sunday night and took care of a drain blocked by root balls that you could see on camera and that came out on the snake. They provided a very reasonable quote to hydro jet the line the following day. I highly recommend Servistar for any plumbing needs and we will be using them for any future plumbing jobs as well.
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stafford faulkner
91 days ago
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awesome company 100% recommend!
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Annie Barillas
112 days ago
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I have a 20+ year old Bradford White gas water heater that I wanted replaced before next year when electric heaters may be required. Servistar was one of the BW recommended experts. I called up and a couple of guys showed up to look at the job. Subsequently, the manager called up with more information. The two men returned to complete the job efficiently and left with everything neat. They also installed a faucet to a deep laundry sink. I thought they would have to pull the sink out to get at the faucet, but they managed to do it in place. Their quote was the most detailed I have seen for any job. The terms and conditions were easily understandable. I couldn't be happier with the service. They are my plumbers now.
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Natalie molina
113 days ago
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My husband is a commercial builder, so we have incredibly high standards for trade work and look at contractor quotes with a magnifying glass. We knew the old cast iron sewer line under our slab was failing, and another company said the only fix was jackhammering our entire hallway floor. I called Servistar to see if we could do a structural epoxy coating instead. The team came out right away, hydro jetted the line, and used a specialized chain tool before applying the coating. Even my husband was thoroughly impressed by how clean their lines were. Their quote was fair after doing lots of research.
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Camila
116 days ago
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I ended up having a pipe leak that damaged part of my ceiling during the night. Luckily Servistar was quick to respond and came in asap the next morning and went straight to work! They were both really professional and thorough. They were able to get my pipes replaced within 2 hours and even gave me advice for a different plumbing question that I had. The price was very reasonable as well given the high quality work. Definitely recommend choosing them their the best in the city!
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jessica sanchez
126 days ago
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8 days without water; different company spent several hours over 3 different days but could not identify the problem. Michael returned my call promptly on a late Saturday afternoon, Daniel was there shortly thereafter. He found the problem quickly and put a plan in place to our relief! Excellent, fast, friendly, competent service - they have definitely earned our business!
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Kyle Stephen Agdigos
132 days ago
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We had a full-on sewer line catastrophe, and they saved us. We called him in a panic for a hydro-jet emergency, and he showed up right away. Turns out, the whole sewer line had collapsed. He walked us through everything--tried to avoid a full replacement--but yeah, we needed one. The terrain was brutal, and past plumbers made a mess, but Michael powered through. He got it done in a week, made sure we understood the whole deal, gave us a fair price, and said this new line should last about 150 years. We'll check back in a century, right? Seriously--five stars, and I'd call him again, no question.
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Aileen
141 days ago
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We needed full replacement of the sewer drain system of our 1600 sq. ft. house. The crew replaced the entire system under the house and out to the sidewalk in 2 days. Very timely and responsive. Thorough clean up after the work was completed. Very professional job, latest equipment, and adequate number of workers. Good price, too.
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Elizabeth Orellana
141 days ago
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Michael was wonderful! He arrived right on time and his visit was quick and helpful. He solved our main problem in the kitchen within a matter of minutes, and was able to give guidance on next steps for a separate irrigation issue in our back yard as well. Very professional and efficient. Highly recommend! :)

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