Drain Camera Repairs

: Built-in beacons that allow technicians to pinpoint the exact depth and location of the camera head from above ground.

Is the pipe collapsed or missing >2" of wall? ├─ YES → Open cut repair or pipe bursting (full replacement) └─ NO → Continue drain camera repairs

________ Location: ________ Access point: ________ Pipe material: ________ Diameter: ________ : Built-in beacons that allow technicians to pinpoint

| Distance (ft) | Defect | 12 o’clock position? | Repair method | Urgency | |---------------|--------|----------------------|---------------|---------| | 27 | Crack, 1.5” long | No (5 o’clock) | Epoxy patch | 3 months | | 48 | Root mass | 12 to 3 o’clock | Cut + liner | 1 month | | 62 | Standing water | N/A | Jetting only | None | | | Camera Head | $200 - $500

Usually caused by a scratched or dirty sapphire glass lens, or moisture ingress behind the camera face.

This guide helps plumbing professionals, property managers, and advanced DIY users interpret drain camera footage to plan effective, minimally invasive repairs.

| Component | Cost to Repair | Cost to Replace | Recommendation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $50 - $100 (DIY Splice) | $400 - $1,200 | Repair if the break is accessible; Replace if the rod is delaminated. | | Camera Head | $200 - $500 (Part only) | $600 - $1,500 | Replace the head. Opening the head to repair the PCB board is rarely successful. | | Monitor/Reel | $150+ (Internal parts) | $1,000+ | Repair only if it is a loose wire or battery issue. Screen replacement requires factory service. |