Camera inspection
A camera is run through the line and the footage is explained to you: roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, or a collapse, with locations marked.
Plumbing Service · Hermitage, TN
Sewer problems are the ones homeowners dread most, and they are also the ones most often misdiagnosed without a camera. We inspect the line on video, show you what we found, and quote repair or replacement based on evidence, not guesswork.
Mon–Fri: 7AM – 7PM · Sat: 8AM – 4PM · 24/7 for emergencies. Burst pipe or flooding? Shut off the main water valve first, then call.

What to look for
Sewer problems are the ones homeowners dread most, and they are also the ones most often misdiagnosed without a camera. We inspect the line on video, show you what we found, and quote repair or replacement based on evidence, not guesswork.
If you have one of these symptoms, describe it when you call (615) 436-9486. The symptom, the fixture, and whether water is still running help us prioritise your visit and tell you what to shut off while you wait. If water is flooding, shut off the main valve first – see our emergency plumbing page for the steps.
How we fix it
Every visit follows the same pattern: find the fault, show you what we found, price the options, and only then do the work. No part is replaced on a guess.
A camera is run through the line and the footage is explained to you: roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, or a collapse, with locations marked.
The problem is located from above ground, so digging happens in one place, not along the whole yard.
A damaged section is replaced; a failed line is replaced in full. Trenchless options are quoted honestly when the line qualifies.
Roots are cleared and the entry joint is repaired, so the same roots do not return next season.
Hermitage homes
Many established Hermitage neighborhoods still have older sewer laterals, and mature trees send roots straight to the joints where water seeps out. Clay and cast-iron laterals are the most root-prone, while newer PVC lines usually fail at a joint or from ground movement. A camera inspection before buying, selling, or replacing a line is the cheapest insurance against digging up the wrong section of yard.
Homes across Hermitage and Davidson County vary widely in age and plumbing material, so the same symptom can have different causes in different streets. That is why diagnosis comes first: a slow drain in a newer home and a slow drain in an older home with mature trees in the yard are not the same job, and they should not get the same quote. We explain the cause we found in your home, in plain language, before recommending a repair.
| What we find | What it usually means | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Roots in one joint, pipe otherwise sound | Local repair at the joint | Spot repair |
| Cracked or offset section | Structural failure in one area | Replace section |
| Old clay line, breaks in several places | System-wide failure | Full replacement |
| Belly holding water, line otherwise sound | Grading problem; compare repair options | Compare options |
This table is a guide, not a quote. Your upfront price depends on the fault found, the parts needed, and access in your home. See our plumbing cost guide for typical estimate ranges, labelled as estimates only.
Simple & Straightforward
Call us. Tell us the symptom, where the water is, and whether it is still running. We find a time that works and confirm it so you are not waiting around.
Your plumber finds the actual fault, shows you what is going on, and explains it in plain words – including what you can safely check yourself next time.
You get your options with real numbers before any work starts. Repair it now, repair it later, or replace it: you decide, no pressure.
We repair, run water through the system, check for leaks under pressure, and clean up. We make sure everything works before we leave.
Why Homeowners Call Us
Questions
If several fixtures back up together, if backups return quickly after cleaning, or if there is a sewer smell in the yard, the main line is suspect. A camera inspection settles it: cleaning helps buildup, it does not fix a break.
Trenchless methods repair or replace a line with minimal digging, usually through small access points. Not every line qualifies: collapses, severe offsets, and shallow lines may still need open digging. We quote both when both are possible.
Yes. You see what we see, with the problem locations explained in plain language before any repair price is given.
Sewer work in Davidson County can require permits and inspection depending on scope. We explain what applies to your job before work starts and handle the paperwork for work we perform.
Call (615) 436-9486 and describe the symptom, the fixture, and whether water is still running. We give you a time window, tell you what to shut off while you wait, diagnose the fault on site, and quote an upfront price before any work begins. Emergencies are answered 24/7.
Still unsure? Call (615) 436-9486 and describe what you are seeing. We would rather answer a question than have a small leak become a large repair.
Related services
Slow drain, gurgling, or a clog that keeps coming back. Cleared properly, then tested – not just poked through.
Learn more →Burst pipe, flooding, sewer backup, or no water. Answered 24/7 – shut off the water first, then call us.
Learn more →Corroded, leaking, or bursting pipes? Section repair when one spot failed, repiping when the system is failing.
Learn more →See inside your sewer line before you pay to fix it. Video, locations marked, plain-language explanation.
Learn more →Replace a failed sewer line with minimal digging. Camera first, honest advice on whether your line qualifies.
Learn more →Grease, scale, and roots coating the whole line? High-pressure water scours the pipe wall clean, not just a hole through the clog.
Learn more →On the job
Photos of plumbers at work on the kinds of jobs described on this page. Photos are illustrative; alt text is generic and never claims a photo was taken in a specific neighborhood.




Where we work
We offer sewer line repair & camera inspection in every Hermitage neighborhood we serve, from our base at 3442 Lebanon Pike. Choose your neighborhood for local information, or see all service areas, typical cost ranges, and how a visit runs.
Related reading
More help: all plumbing guides, common plumbing problems, and annual maintenance plan.
Don’t see your brand? No problem – our plumbers work on all major makes and models. Call (615) 436-9486 and tell us the brand and model number on the rating plate. Brand names are trademarks of their owners; Hermitage Plumber Near You is an independent local plumbing service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand listed.
One call gets a local plumber on the way. Mon–Fri 7AM–7PM, Sat 8AM–4PM, and 24/7 for emergencies. Tell us the symptom and whether water is still running, and we will tell you what to shut off while you wait.
Schedule Service · (615) 436-9486
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