# Sewer Camera Inspection in St. Louis City

> Buying an older St. Louis home? Get a sewer camera inspection before closing: video of the clay lateral shared with you and problem spots marked.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

St. Louis City, MO

If you're buying a brick home in Lafayette Square, the Central West End or Carondelet, the sewer lateral is one of the few things a standard home inspection can't see. A camera inspection before closing puts it on video so you know what you're buying.

## Local conditions in St. Louis

Many city homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s still have their original clay tile laterals. On camera we look for roots from mature street trees, cracked or offset joints, and sections that have broken or collapsed.

We share the video with you, and with your agent if you'd like, and mark problem spots at the surface — useful on tight city lots where knowing the exact spot matters.

If a repair is needed, you get a written quote before work. Trenchless options coordinated through our trusted trenchless partners can help protect sidewalks, small yards and alleys. Public sewers in the city are run by MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District).

## Areas we serve nearby

- Lafayette Square
- Central West End
- Carondelet
- Soulard
- Tower Grove
- The Hill
- Dogtown
- Bevo Mill
- Near Forest Park

## Diagnose first

You see camera video of the problem, we locate and map the problem spots, and you get a written quote before any work.

## Frequently asked questions

### Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a home in St. Louis City?

Many buyers of older city homes do, because original clay laterals are common. You get video of the line before closing.

### Can my real estate agent see the video?

Yes. We share the video with you, and you can pass it to your agent or anyone else involved in the sale.

### Which neighborhoods do you inspect in?

All of St. Louis City, including Soulard, Tower Grove, The Hill, Dogtown, Lafayette Square, the Central West End, Bevo Mill, Carondelet and the areas around Forest Park.

### How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?

Call 636-978-3478 for a free quote.

## Contact

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| Phone | [636-978-3478](tel:6369783478) |
| Address | 852 Lone Star Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366 |
| Pricing | No posted prices — call for a free quote |

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