What affects the price
- LengthMost Toledo home laterals are 60–80 ft. Long runs to the main: more time.
- Cleanout accessExisting cleanout: easy. Roof-vent only: pulling toilet adds $75–$125.
- RecordingDVR / video file copy: usually free. Some shops charge $50 for a written report.
What's included
- Camera scope from cleanout to municipal main
- Locate-and-mark major findings (offset, root intrusion, collapse)
- Verbal walk-through + recommendations
- Video file in many cases
When to call
Before buying any pre-1970 Toledo home (clay-tile sewer = root intrusion likely). After a third drain backup in a year. After heavy spring rain if you saw any sewer-gas smell.
Related questions
Should I pay for this if I'm not buying or selling?
Worth it if you're getting frequent backups OR planning a major plumbing project (so you don't put a $5K bath remodel on top of a failing sewer).
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