You’ll receive a clear, exact price before any work begins.
If your repair fails during the current season, we’ll come back and fix it at no additional cost.
We treat your home with care and ensure your property is fully protected while we work.
When something is wrong underground, guessing is expensive. Mrs. Michael Plumbers, Electricians, AC & Furnace Repair uses camera technology to see exactly what is happening inside your sewer line, so you get real answers instead of estimates based on hunches. Clear pictures, clear pricing, and no creepy guys. Just honest help from a team that treats you like a neighbor.
Our Services:
- Bathtub & Shower Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Plumber
- Plumbing Repair
- Pressure Tank Repair & Installation
- Sewer Line Inspection
- Sewer Line Repair
- Sump Pump Installation & Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation & Repair
- Toilet Repair & Installation
- Water Heater Repair
- Water Heater Replacement & Installation
- Water Softener Installation
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What a Sewer Camera Inspection Reveals
A sewer camera inspection places a high-resolution, waterproof camera directly inside your pipes, giving us a live view of conditions no one could otherwise see. We can spot cracks, offsets, and collapsed sections, and pinpoint their exact location and depth before anyone picks up a shovel.
Around Howell, tree roots are one of the biggest culprits we find. Mature trees across Livingston County send roots searching for water, and older clay or cast-iron pipes give them easy entry points. Michigan’s freeze-and-thaw cycles also shift soil year after year, which can crack pipes or pull joints apart over time.
The camera also reveals buildup problems like grease, sludge, and scale that slowly choke off flow. Whether the issue is roots, damage, or decades of accumulation, the inspection tells us exactly what your line needs, so you never pay for work your pipes do not require.
Signs You Need a Sewer Line Inspection
Your plumbing usually warns you before a sewer problem becomes a sewer disaster. Call us if you notice:
- Multiple drains are backing up
- Gurgling toilets or drains
- Sewage smells inside or outside
- Slow drains throughout the house
- Soggy patches in the yard
- Unusually green grass strips
- Foundation cracks or settling
- Repeated drain clogs
Buying a home in Howell? A sewer inspection before closing can save you from inheriting a very expensive surprise.
Our Sewer Line Services
Every sewer job starts with a camera inspection and diagnosis. We run the camera through your line, record what we find, and show you the footage so you can see the problem for yourself. Then we explain your options in plain language and give you an exact price before any work begins.
If the issue is buildup or root intrusion, hydro jetting is often the answer. This service uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of your pipes, blasting away grease, sludge, roots, and debris without chemicals or digging. It restores full flow and leaves your line cleaner than any snake or auger could.
When pipes are cracked, collapsed, or beyond cleaning, we handle traditional sewer line repair and replacement. Our team excavates carefully, replaces damaged sections with durable, modern piping, and restores your property as close as possible to how we found it. Our Property Protection Guarantee applies from the first shovel to the final cleanup.
Benefits of Video Sewer Line Inspections
The biggest benefit is certainty. Instead of digging up your yard to find a problem, we locate it precisely from the surface, which means smaller repairs, lower costs, and far less disruption to your landscaping. You see the footage yourself, so there is never any question about whether the work is truly needed.
Video inspections also catch problems early. A small crack or minor root intrusion found today is a straightforward fix, while the same issue ignored for a few more Michigan winters can become a collapsed line and a torn-up yard. Early detection is the cheapest repair there is.
Inspections are valuable even without symptoms. Homebuyers, owners of older homes, and anyone with big trees near their sewer line can use a quick camera check for peace of mind and smart planning.
Why Choose Mrs. Michael
Howell homeowners trust our team because we earn it on every visit:
- Upfront quotes, no guesswork
- Repairs guaranteed for the season
- Careful with your yard and home
- Available 24/7 for emergencies
- Licensed, experienced plumbers
- Real answers, no runaround
Mrs. Michael cares about your repairs, above ground and below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a sewer camera inspection take?
Most inspections take about an hour. Longer or harder-to-access lines may take more time.
Will the camera damage my pipes?
No. The camera is designed to travel safely through sewer lines without causing harm.
Can you show me what the camera finds?
Yes. We share the footage with you and explain exactly what we are seeing in plain language.
How often should sewer lines be inspected?
Every few years for older homes, and always before buying a house or after repeated backups.
What happens if you find a problem?
We walk you through your options, from hydro jetting to repair or replacement, with an exact price before any work starts.