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Walk the older streets of Erlanger, Florence, or Covington and you’re looking at neighborhoods where the sewer laterals running beneath the yards haven’t been inspected since the homes were built. Clay tile pipes laid in the 1950s. Cast iron lines from the 1960s that have been corroding from the inside out for decades. Mature oak and maple root systems that have been quietly finding their way into every available pipe joint for years. The homeowners living above all of this have no idea what’s down there – until a drain backs up, a yard goes soggy, or a smell shows up that won’t leave.
A sewer camera inspection changes that. Arlinghaus inserts a waterproof HD camera directly into your sewer line and shows you exactly what’s happening inside, live, on a monitor, before a single repair dollar is committed. No guesswork, no unnecessary excavation, no being told you need a costly sewer line replacement without seeing the evidence first. We provide professional sewer camera inspection throughout Erlanger, Florence, Covington, Newport, Independence, and all of Northern Kentucky and for most homes in this area, it’s one of the most useful things you can do before a problem forces the decision for you.
A sewer camera inspection uses a flexible cable with a waterproof HD camera and LED lighting mounted at the tip to navigate through your sewer line from a clean-out access point or toilet. The camera transmits live footage to a monitor our technician watches in real time, recording the full inspection as it progresses. The flexible cable allows the camera to navigate bends, joints, and changes in pipe direction throughout the line. This provides a complete visual of pipe condition from the home to the municipal connection.
At the end of the inspection, we walk you through what the footage shows, explain what it means for your specific situation, and provide you with a copy of the recording. There is no digging, no disruption to your yard or flooring, and no commitment to any repair until you’ve seen the findings and understood your options.
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A sewer camera inspection identifies problems that are invisible from the surface and impossible to accurately diagnose without video:
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We’re proud to serve the communities of Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, and Greater Cincinnati, Ohio areas, with an office based in Northern Kentucky and the Sharonville, Cincinnati area. We love our region, which blends the warmth of happy small-town charm with the variety and excitement of big-city life.
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It all starts with passion. Arlinghaus is proud to be a trusted, family-owned plumbing and HVAC company in the Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Indiana areas.
It all starts with passion. Arlinghaus is proud to be a trusted, family-owned plumbing and HVAC company in the Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Indiana areas.
Here’s what to expect from an Arlinghaus sewer camera inspection:
Most sewer camera inspections are completed in one to two hours depending on the length of the line and what the camera encounters.
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Sewer camera inspection serves several distinct purposes depending on where you are in the process:
You’re having plumbing problems: Recurring drain clogs that keep coming back after cleaning, sewage odors inside or outside the home, multiple slow drains simultaneously, or unexplained wet patches in the yard are all signs that warrant a camera inspection before committing to any repair scope. Inspection tells us whether the problem is a blockage that hydro jetting can clear or structural damage that requires repair, a critical distinction that changes the cost and approach significantly.
You’re buying a home: A sewer camera inspection before closing is one of the most valuable pre-purchase investments a home buyer can make in an older NKY neighborhood. Standard home inspections don’t include sewer lateral assessment. For homes built before 1980 in Erlanger, Florence, Covington, and Newport, where clay tile, Orangeburg, or aging cast iron laterals are common, the sewer lateral is often the single most expensive deferred maintenance item that no one has looked at in decades.
You’re planning a renovation or addition: Before adding a bathroom, remodeling a kitchen, installing a fence, or building an addition, camera inspection locates your sewer line precisely and confirms it can handle the additional load. This prevents the scenario of completing a renovation only to discover the sewer lateral beneath it can’t support the new fixtures.
After a repair or cleaning: Post-repair verification confirms that the work performed actually resolved the problem and that the line is clear and in good condition before closing out the job. This is standard practice on any Arlinghaus sewer repair.
Preventive maintenance: For homes older than 25 years, scheduling a sewer camera inspection every 1–2 years is the most effective way to catch developing problems before they become emergencies. Annual sewer line inspection is included in our Happy House Club membership.
You’ve lost something: Rings, jewelry, small objects, and yes, occasionally pets, end up in sewer lines. Camera inspection locates lost items without excavation and can determine whether retrieval is possible.
Camera inspection is the starting point, not the end point. What we find determines what we recommend:
Sewer camera inspection cost varies based on a few factors specific to your home and situation:
Camera inspection is almost always a fraction of the cost of the repairs it can help you avoid or properly scope. Arlinghaus provides upfront pricing before any inspection begins. Call or book online for availability and pricing in your area.
Get answers before you commit to repairs. Call Arlinghaus now or book online, sewer camera inspection throughout Erlanger, Florence, and all of Northern Kentucky.
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