For decades, diagnosing a drain or sewer line problem meant guesswork — or unnecessary digging to find out what was happening underground. Today, drain camera inspection eliminates both. SOS Plumbing uses professional waterproof camera systems to inspect the inside of your drain and sewer lines throughout Myrtle Beach, Conway, and Horry County — giving you a precise, visual diagnosis before any repair work begins.
What Is a Drain Camera Inspection?
A drain camera — also called a sewer scope — is a small waterproof camera mounted on a flexible cable. We feed it through a drain access point and guide it through your sewer line or drain pipe, transmitting real-time video to a monitor. You can see exactly what’s in the pipe: roots, cracks, buildup, blockages, misalignment, or collapsed sections. The camera also pinpoints the exact location and depth of any problem so if excavation is needed, we dig in exactly the right place — not across your entire yard.
When Is a Camera Inspection Necessary?
- Recurring drain clogs — If a drain keeps backing up after being cleared, camera inspection reveals whether there’s an underlying structural issue
- Multiple slow drains — When more than one fixture drains slowly, the main sewer line is likely the culprit
- Pre-purchase home inspections — We strongly recommend sewer scopes when buying any Myrtle Beach or Horry County home, especially older properties — sewer defects are not covered by standard home inspections
- Suspected root intrusion — Mature trees near your sewer line are common on the Grand Strand; camera inspection shows exactly where roots have entered
- Sewage odors or wet spots in the yard — Both suggest a compromised sewer line that needs visual confirmation before repair
- Before major repiping or sewer repair — We inspect first to scope the full condition so there are no surprises during the job
What Can a Camera Find in Your Pipes?
- Tree root intrusion at pipe joints
- Cracked, collapsed, or deteriorated pipe sections
- Grease, sediment, or scale buildup narrowing the interior
- Pipe bellying — low spots where waste accumulates
- Joint separation
- Foreign object obstructions
- Corroded pipe material past its service life
After the Inspection — Clear Answers, Real Options
After completing the inspection, we walk you through what we found — in plain language, not plumbing jargon. You’ll know exactly what the problem is, where it is, and what your options are. Whether that’s a hydro-jet cleaning, a targeted repair, or a full sewer line replacement, you’ll have the information to make a confident decision.
Schedule Your Camera Inspection Across the Grand Strand
SOS Plumbing provides drain and sewer camera inspection throughout Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Socastee, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Georgetown, Pawleys Island, and all of Horry County. Call us or visit sosplumbingsc.com to schedule your inspection today — the most accurate, cost-effective way to know what’s really happening in your pipes.