Do you offer after-hours emergency plumbing service?

Yes. We offer after-hours emergency service for Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Call 941-894-1127 and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve all of Sarasota and Manatee Counties, including Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Osprey, Nokomis, Parrish, Bird Key, Casey Key, Lido Key, Bradenton Beach, Palmetto, and Lakewood Ranch.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes, we provide free estimates on all plumbing work. Call us at 941-894-1127 or submit a request online and we'll get back to you promptly.

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes. Pro-Plumbing Works backs all labor with a 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee. If there are any malfunctions within this period we will redo it free of charge.

Do you use flat-rate pricing?

Yes. We use flat-rate pricing on all services so you know exactly what you'll pay before we start. No hourly surprises, no hidden fees.

Do you serve both residential and commercial customers?

Yes. Pro-Plumbing Works provides both residential and commercial plumbing services throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties, including drain and sewer work, water heaters, repiping, leak detection, and more.

How quickly can you respond to a plumbing call?

For most non-emergency calls in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, we can schedule same-day or next-day service. For after-hours emergencies, call 941-894-1127 and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

What is hydro jetting, and when do I need it?

Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clear heavy buildup, roots, and blockages from drain and sewer lines. It is the strongest cleaning option for lines that keep clogging. We offer hydro jetting as part of our drain and sewer service.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. We accept credit cards and offer financing through Wisetack for qualifying jobs.

Sewer Camera Inspections in Sarasota & Manatee Counties

For most of plumbing history, diagnosing a sewer line problem meant guesswork, excavation, or both. Sewer camera inspection changed that entirely. A high-resolution camera mounted on a flexible cable is fed through the drain line, transmitting live video to a monitor so the plumber can see exactly what is happening inside the pipe. In Sarasota and Manatee Counties, where aging infrastructure, aggressive tree roots, and shifting sandy soil create a unique set of sewer challenges, a camera inspection is often the most important diagnostic tool available.

What a Sewer Camera Inspection Reveals

A sewer camera inspection gives a plumber a direct view of the inside of your drain and sewer lines. It can identify problems that no other diagnostic method can detect without excavation, including the exact location and severity of blockages, cracks, root intrusions, pipe offsets, bellied sections, corrosion, and buildup.

Tree root intrusion: roots entering through joints or cracks
Pipe offset or belly: sections that have shifted or sagged, trapping waste
Cracks or fractures in clay, cast iron, or PVC pipe
Grease or scale buildup coating the pipe walls
Foreign object blockages (wipes, toys, debris)
Corroded or deteriorated pipe sections
Improper connections or illegal tie-ins

When to Schedule a Sewer Camera Inspection in Sarasota or Manatee County

There are several situations where a sewer camera inspection is not just useful but essential. Understanding when to call for one can save you from a much more expensive problem down the road. Common triggers include recurring drain clogs, buying a home in Sarasota, slow drains throughout the home, before or after hydro jetting, mature trees near the sewer line, and sewage odors inside or outside the home.

What Happens During a Sewer Camera Inspection

A licensed plumber accesses the sewer line through a cleanout fitting, a roof vent stack, or directly through a toilet. The camera is fed through the line while the plumber watches the live feed on a monitor. The camera records the entire inspection so findings can be reviewed and shared. The plumber notes the location of any problems using a locator device that tracks the camera's position underground.

A typical residential sewer camera inspection takes 30 to 60 minutes. Pro-Plumbing Works provides a verbal summary and, on request, a copy of the video recording so you have documentation for insurance claims, real estate transactions, or contractor bids.

Sewer Camera Inspection Before Buying a Home in Sarasota

A sewer camera inspection is one of the most valuable pre-purchase inspections a Sarasota home buyer can commission. Standard home inspections do not include the sewer line. In Sarasota and Manatee Counties, many homes were built in the 1960s through 1990s with clay or cast iron sewer lines that are now at or past the end of their service life. A camera inspection before closing can reveal problems that would cost thousands of dollars to repair after purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sewer camera inspection and how does it work?

A sewer camera inspection uses a waterproof camera mounted on a flexible cable to view the inside of your drain and sewer pipes in real time. The plumber feeds the camera through a cleanout or drain opening and watches a live video feed to identify blockages, cracks, root intrusion, or pipe damage.

When should I get a sewer line video inspection in Sarasota or Manatee County?

You should schedule a sewer camera inspection if you have recurring drain clogs, slow drains throughout the house, sewage odors, or before purchasing a home. Sarasota and Manatee Counties' mature tree canopy means root intrusion into older clay or cast-iron sewer lines is common.

How much does a sewer camera inspection cost in Sarasota and Manatee County?

Sewer camera inspections in Sarasota and Manatee Counties typically cost between $150 and $400. Pro-Plumbing Works provides flat-rate pricing with no surprise fees. If a repair is needed, the inspection cost is often credited toward the repair.

Can a video inspection find a slab leak?

A sewer camera inspection can identify drain pipe issues under a slab, including cracks, offsets, and blockages. For pressurized water supply line slab leaks, electronic leak detection equipment is used in addition to or instead of a camera inspection.