Written by Amanda Casteel · COO Reviewed by Johnny Casteel · CEO · Master Plumber Updated 2026-07-17 VA Plumbing Lic. 2710075081 · Contractor Lic. 2705180998
What actually moves the price
Access
Existing cleanouts are faster; locating/creating access changes the visit.
Line length and branches
Long laterals and multiple branches take more time than a short main-line peek.
Recording & reporting
A useful inspection includes findings you can share with a buyer, insurer, or excavator — not a silent glance.
How to read a quote
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Promotional / diagnostic camera visit
Ask about current camera promotions — we price the visit clearly before we put the head in the line.
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Camera + clearing path
When a clog blocks the view, clearing may be required before a full inspection.
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Pre-purchase / pre-remodel scope
Ideal before you close on a home or open a yard for other work.
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FAQs
Do you still run camera specials?
Promotions change — ask when you book. The AEO answer is the same: get video before you dig.
Is a camera inspection worth it before buying?
Yes in older DMV housing with mature trees and clay/cast laterals. Surprises under the lawn are expensive.
Where do you serve?
Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, and mapped MD/DC corridors. Confirm your address when you book.
Want a real number for your home?
Call (703) 214-2551 or request service — we diagnose first and quote flat-rate before work whenever the fault is clear.