What drainage inspection typically costs
| A house, sewer and storm | $589–$989Camera through the lines with findings written up. |
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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
| Size of the property | More lines to inspect takes more time. |
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| Access | Existing cleanouts speed things up. Missing ones may need to be added. |
| What's found | The inspection is one price. Any cleaning or repair it leads to is quoted separately. |
| Time of day | Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every price is double. |
Time to call if
- You are buying or selling a house
- There has been water in the basement
- The drainage system has never been inspected
Call 1-800-604-0631, any hour.
What the job involves
- Walk the property and map where water is meant to go: downspouts, perimeter drains, sump, storm and sewer connections.
- Inspect each line by camera and note its material and condition.
- Test the sump and any pump.
- Give you a written report with what was found, what needs attention now and what can wait.
- Time on site
- Usually half a day
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for drainage 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 drainage inspection cost in Metro Vancouver?
A house, sewer and storm: $589–$989. 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.
When is a drainage inspection worth doing?
Before you buy or sell, after water in the basement, before finishing a basement, and on any house whose drainage has never been looked at.
How is it different from a camera inspection?
A camera inspection looks at one line. A drainage inspection covers the whole system around the house and puts it in a report.
Will the report help with a sale?
Yes. It gives a buyer or seller a clear picture of the most expensive buried parts of the property, with video to back it up.
How is drainage 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.
