Push Rod Camera

Flexible pipe camera for smaller diameter lines — fast diagnostics, exportable video.

What It Is

A push rod camera is exactly what it sounds like: a flexible rod with a camera head on the end, pushed manually through a pipe or drain line. It’s the right tool for smaller diameter pipes — typically 2 to 8 inches — where you need to see what’s going on without the setup required for a full crawler deployment. Push rod cameras are fast to deploy, versatile, and produce clear video documentation.

How It Works

The technician feeds the flexible rod into the pipe through a cleanout, floor drain, or other access point. The camera head transmits live video back to a monitor, and the inspection is recorded. The footage can be exported for the client, shared with a contractor, or attached to a report. The whole setup takes minutes, not hours.

Best Used For

  • Residential lateral lines and household drain systems
  • Smaller commercial drain lines
  • Pre-purchase property inspections — know what you’re buying
  • Identifying blockages, root intrusion, cracks, and pipe condition
  • Quick diagnostics before scheduling a repair
  • Documentation for insurance, warranty, or legal purposes

Why It Matters

Most drain problems are not visible from the surface. A push rod inspection gives you a clear answer fast — whether it’s a root ball, a collapsed section, or a grease buildup — so you are not paying for a repair until you know exactly what the repair needs to be.

Not sure which service is right for your project? Call us — we’ll tell you exactly what’s needed.