How Much Does Sewer Camera Inspection Cost in Utah? (2026 Northern Utah Price Guide)
A sewer camera inspection from Rhino Rooter costs $250 to $300 in Weber County and the Ogden area, and that covers a recorded run of your line, the problem located on the surface, and a recording you keep. For comparison, HomeGuide’s cost data from 1,991 reported projects puts the typical national range at $125 to $500, with an average of $280.
Where you land depends on access (a cleanout makes it cheaper), how long the line is, and what you get afterward: the video, a report, and locating. Here’s the price by scenario, what moves it, and what the inspection doesn’t include.
Sewer Camera Inspection Prices at a Glance
These are Rhino Rooter’s published prices, drawn from its sewer camera inspection page, specials page, and cost guides.
| Service | Rhino Rooter Price | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Camera inspection / diagnostic | $250–$300 | Recorded CCTV run, defects identified, the problem located with a sonde and locator, and a recorded report |
| Pre-purchase sewer scope | $250–$300 | Recorded scope of the line before you buy, with a report you can use in the sale |
| Standalone line locating | Quoted per job | Locating is typically performed together with the camera inspection |
| Camera inspection with a drain clearing service | Free (coupon) | Listed on Rhino’s specials page; can’t be combined with other offers |
| After-hours and emergency visits | $100–$150 surcharge | Listed in Rhino’s drain cleaning cost guide as added on top of the service price |
Rhino Rooter says the inspection cost is often credited toward a repair if you go ahead with the same company, so ask about that when you book.
What You Pay in Each Scenario
A basic diagnostic for a clog that keeps coming back
This is the most common call: a drain that slows or backs up again and again. The inspection finds the cause, whether that’s roots, a belly, scale, or a cracked joint. At Rhino Rooter that’s $250 to $300. Keep in mind what any inspection excludes. HomeGuide notes that a camera inspection doesn’t include pipe repairs or snaking the drain, so clearing the line is a separate cost.
Inspection plus locating, before any dig or repair
If a repair is on the table, you want to know the depth and position of the problem so nobody digs in the wrong place. Rhino Rooter’s sewer line locating uses a sonde in the camera head and a surface locator, and its page says locating is typically performed together with the $250 to $300 inspection. A standalone locate, with no camera inspection, is quoted by the job. HomeGuide also notes that drain cameras have a built-in transmitter that lets plumbers pinpoint a problem’s location underground.
Inspection plus a recording and report
A recording and report matter if you need proof for insurance, a warranty claim, or a real estate deal. Rhino Rooter provides a recorded report with its inspection. If you’re comparing companies, HomeGuide lists asking whether you’ll get a copy of the video and a detailed printed report among its questions to ask before hiring.
A pre-purchase sewer scope before you buy a home
A pre-purchase sewer inspection from Rhino Rooter is $250 to $300 and includes a recorded report you can use in the transaction. You’ll sometimes see lower prices for a sewer scope added to a home inspection. HomeGuide lists that add-on at $100 to $250, and notes not all home inspectors offer it. The difference often comes down to what’s included, so compare whether the scope is recorded, whether the problem is located, and whether you get the video.
A free inspection with drain clearing
Rhino Rooter lists a free camera inspection with any drain clearing service on its specials page. If you already need the line cleared, that can cover the diagnosis. The coupon can’t be combined with other offers, so mention it when you book.
What Makes a Camera Inspection Cost More or Less
Professional scopes reach 200 to 400 feet; rentals stop at 150 to 200 Access — This is the biggest driver. HomeGuide puts inspections at $125 to $500 for a home with a cleanout and $175 to $750 without one, because the plumber has to remove a toilet to get the camera in and put it back. On older homes where the cleanout is buried, Rhino Rooter says locating access can take extra time, and it confirms that before work starts.
Line length — HomeGuide says professional cameras reach 200 to 400 feet, while rental cameras stop at 150 to 200. Larger lots with long runs can mean more line to inspect.
Blockages — If a major blockage stops the camera, HomeGuide notes it can’t move forward until the obstruction is cleared, which can add a cleaning step.
What’s included — Recorded video, a written report, and locating can be bundled or priced separately. This is why two quotes that look different may not be comparable.
Timing — Rhino Rooter’s drain cleaning guide lists a $100 to $150 after-hours surcharge on top of the service price, so an off-hours call can cost more than a scheduled visit.
Most inspections take about an hour on average, according to HomeGuide, and homes without a cleanout or with clogged drains take longer.
For context, here is how the national benchmark compares:
| Benchmark (HomeGuide) | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Sewer camera inspection, average range | $125–$500 (average $280) |
| Home with a cleanout access point | $125–$500 |
| Home with no cleanout access point | $175–$750 |
| Sewer scope added to a home inspection | $100–$250 |
| Full home and sewer camera inspection | $400–$750 |
| DIY camera rental (per day) | $120–$225 |
Rhino Rooter’s $250 to $300 sits inside the national range and close to HomeGuide’s $280 average. Prices vary between companies and by what’s included, so treat any range as a starting point and confirm the scope.
What the Inspection Price Doesn’t Include
The camera diagnoses; it doesn’t fix. The inspection leads to one of a few next steps, and each has its own cost. These are Rhino Rooter’s published prices from its drain cleaning cost guide and trenchless sewer repair cost guide:
| What the Camera May Lead To | Rhino Rooter Price |
|---|---|
| Drain cleaning or rooter service (residential) | $250–$450 per visit |
| Hydro jetting (residential) | $650–$900 per visit |
| Sewer spot or point repair | $3,900–$5,000 |
| CIPP lining, 4-inch residential line | $135–$200 per linear foot |
| Typical 60-foot residential lining project | $9,500–$12,000 |
Not every inspection ends in a repair. Rhino Rooter’s inspection guide says roots and grease usually mean a cleaning or hydro jetting, while cracks and offsets usually mean a trenchless repair. That’s the point of looking first. HomeGuide also warns to beware of companies that charge a low price for an inspection but high rates for repairs, so judge the whole picture, including whether you get the footage and a written quote before any work starts.
A real example: in one Rhino Rooter case study, a Weber County homeowner was told by another company that his sewer needed lining at a cost of $25,000. A camera inspection of the full line showed it didn’t need lining. The homeowner’s account is on the page, and the inspection that answered the question cost $250 to $300.
Read the $25K sewer lining case study for how that second opinion worked.
Can a Rental Camera Save You Money?
A pre-purchase scope costs a fraction of what it can find Renting a sewer camera costs $120 to $225 per day, according to HomeGuide. It sounds like a shortcut, but rental scopes reach only 150 to 200 feet, and HomeGuide says hiring a professional is more cost-effective than renting and learning to operate the camera for one day. You also have to interpret what you see and work out where the problem sits, which is the part a professional inspection with locating handles for you.
How to Get the Most for Your Money
Ask what’s included — Confirm the whole run is recorded, that you get a copy of the video and a report, and that the problem is located and marked.
Ask about the credit — Find out whether the inspection price is credited toward a repair if you proceed.
Use the free offer — If you need drain clearing anyway, ask about the free camera inspection on the specials page.
Scope before you buy — A pre-purchase scope costs a small fraction of a hidden sewer failure, which Rhino Rooter describes as often a five-figure repair.
Get a second opinion on big quotes — If another company quotes a major repair, a camera inspection is a low-cost way to check it.
To learn what to look for in a company and the questions to ask, read our guide to sewer line inspection near you in Weber County. For what happens during the inspection itself, see Sewer Camera Inspection: What to Expect, or our Ogden sewer camera inspection page if you’re in the Ogden area.
A sewer camera inspection is a small cost next to the repairs it can prevent or the ones it can rule out. Ask what’s included, get the footage, and check whether the price is credited toward any work that follows. Then you’ll be paying for an answer, not a guess.
Rhino Rooter: Family-Run Sewer Camera Inspections Across Weber County Since 2003
Owner-operated by John Larsen since 2003, Rhino Rooter has completed roughly 27,000 jobs across Weber County and the Ogden area, holds a 4.82-star rating across 144 Google reviews, and is insured and bonded. Every diagnosis starts with a recorded camera inspection. Call (435) 225-5678 to schedule an inspection or ask what’s included for your property.
Schedule a camera inspection →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost in Utah?
At Rhino Rooter, a recorded sewer camera inspection or diagnostic costs $250 to $300 in Weber County and the Ogden area. Nationally, HomeGuide reports a typical range of $125 to $500 with an average of $280. Cost depends on access, line length, and what’s included.
How much does a pre-purchase sewer scope cost?
Rhino Rooter’s pre-purchase sewer scope is $250 to $300 and includes a recorded report you can use in the sale. A sewer scope added to a home inspection can be lower, around $100 to $250 according to HomeGuide, so compare what each includes.
Is a sewer camera inspection ever free?
Rhino Rooter lists a free camera inspection with any drain clearing service on its specials page. The coupon can’t be combined with other offers.
Does the price include locating and a recording?
At Rhino Rooter, the inspection includes a recorded report, and locating is typically performed together with it. A standalone locate, with no camera inspection, is quoted by the job.
Is the inspection cost credited toward a repair?
Rhino Rooter says the inspection cost is often credited toward a repair if you proceed with the same company. Ask when you book.
Why do prices vary so much between companies?
Access, line length, blockages, timing, and what’s included all change the price. A bundle with video, a report, and locating isn’t comparable to a bare live look. HomeGuide’s national range of $125 to $500 reflects that spread.
How long does an inspection take?
Most take about an hour on average, according to HomeGuide. Homes without a cleanout, and clogged drains, take longer.
See inside your line for $250–$300
A recorded camera inspection, with the problem located and a report you keep. The price is often credited toward a repair.