Drain Camera Inspection Service

Home buyers and sellers, real estate agents, home inspectors, plumbers, landlords and property managers.

A fixed fee per inspection, with extra for locating a line, a written report or a follow-up visit. Referral partners can bring steady repeat work.

• Attention to detail
• Understanding pipe materials and common faults
• Clear report writing
• Building referral relationships

• Check whether your province or city requires a licence or certification for sewer work or inspections
• Professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, since reports may affect a sale
• Be careful about stating causes or repair costs you cannot confirm
• Camera kit can be costly and fragile, so protect it and plan for repairs
• Winter frost and snow can limit access to cleanouts

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on the camera and locating kit you choose. Camera kit can be costly and fragile, so plan for protection and repairs.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many inspections you book and your referral relationships. Winter frost and snow can limit access to cleanouts.

Check whether your province or city requires a licence or certification for sewer work or inspections. Also check professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, since reports may affect a sale, and avoid stating causes or repair costs you cannot confirm.