What drain camera inspection typically costs
| Camera inspection on its own | $449–$589A separate visit to inspect one line. |
|---|---|
| Added to an Unclog.it clog visit | $249Our price when we are already there clearing the drain. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
What changes the price
| Access | The camera goes in at a cleanout. If there isn't one, access has to be made first. |
|---|---|
| Length of the run | A long line to the street takes longer to inspect and record. |
| Locating | Marking the exact spot and depth of a defect from the surface is extra work. |
| Time of day | Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every price is double. |
Time to call if
- The same drain has blocked more than once
- You are buying a house with older pipes or large trees
- A clog was cleared but nobody could say what caused it
Call 1-800-604-0631, any hour.
What the job involves
- Find the best way in: a cleanout, a roof vent, or a pulled toilet.
- Feed a waterproof camera down the line, watching the picture live with you if you want to see it.
- Measure and mark where each problem is, so a repair starts in the right spot.
- Send you the video and tell you plainly what it shows and what, if anything, it needs.
- Time on site
- Usually about an hour for one line
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for drain camera inspection, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
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Questions people ask
How much does drain camera inspection cost in Metro Vancouver?
Camera inspection on its own: $449–$589. Added to an Unclog.it clog visit: $249. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
What can a camera find?
Roots, cracks, sags that hold water, joints that have shifted, grease build-up, and objects stuck in the pipe. It also shows what the pipe is made of and roughly how much life it has left.
Does the drain have to be clear first?
The camera cannot see through standing water or sewage. If the line is blocked, it is cleared first and then inspected.
Should I get one before buying a house?
Yes, on any house more than about 30 years old or with large trees near the sewer route. A home inspection does not include the sewer line, and it is the most expensive pipe on the property.
How is drain camera inspection priced?
It is done on time: $289 for the first hour, then $189 an hour, plus parts. If it turns out to be a bigger job, you get a written estimate before the plumber carries on.
What does it cost after hours?
Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every rate is double. If it can safely wait until the morning, it costs half as much.
