Toronto & the GTA
Drain and sewer camera inspections
A camera through the line when a clog keeps returning, or before anyone opens a wall or digs up a yard. You see what’s inside the pipe for yourself.
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Red Seal plumber
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Licensed
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Insured
See the pipe before you pay to dig
A waterproof camera on a cable goes into the drain and sends live video back to a screen. Roots at a joint, a cracked section, a sag that holds water, or a buildup of grease all show up clearly.
That turns a guess into a decision. If a clog keeps coming back, the camera shows why. If someone has told you the sewer line needs replacing, the footage can confirm whether it does.
In older Toronto neighbourhoods with clay or cast-iron sewer lines, an inspection before buying a house or finishing a basement can save a very expensive surprise later on.
On the screen
What the camera finds
You can watch the video live. These are the things it shows most often.
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Tree roots
Where roots are getting in, and how much of the line they’ve taken.
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Cracks and breaks
Damaged sections in older clay and cast-iron pipe.
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A sag, or ‘belly’
A low spot that holds water or debris and keeps clogging.
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Grease and scale
Years of buildup narrowing the pipe from the inside.
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Offset joints
Sections that have shifted out of line, often from ground movement.
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A clean line
Sometimes the best news: the pipe is sound and nothing needs digging.
How a visit goes
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Call
Tell us why you want the line checked, and whether it’s draining now.
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Access the line
The camera goes in through a cleanout or drain opening.
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Watch together
You can watch the video live and ask questions as it goes.
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Straight answer
You hear what the footage shows and what, if anything, it needs.
What homeowners say
5.0 from 41 reviews on Google.
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Yanky was super professional, explained things clearly, super friendly, etc etc. Would 100% recommend Mayan Plumbing for any issues. Amazing services!
Andrew Alexopoulos
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Yanky Gass is an extremely courteous and professional plumber who also scores points for his punctuality - arriving when he said he would. He was very easy to deal with and provided clear answers to all my questions along the way. He does a complete clean-up and guarantees his work. It is very reassuring to be able to depend on such an excellent worker for all my plumbing needs in the future.
Lee S.
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Great service!
Mark Koenig
Questions homeowners ask
Do I need a camera inspection?
It’s worth it when a clog keeps coming back, before buying an older house, before a major renovation, or before agreeing to dig up a sewer line.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?
For older homes, especially those built before the 1970s on tree-lined streets, it’s a good idea. A standard home inspection doesn’t usually look inside the sewer line.
Does the camera fix anything?
No. It diagnoses. If the line is blocked, it is usually cleared first and then inspected, so the camera can see the pipe itself.
What if the problem is on the city’s side?
In Toronto, the City is generally responsible for the part of the sewer connection on city property. If the footage suggests the problem is there, contact the City through 311.
Related services
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Drain and sewer cleaning
Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and floor drains, and the main sewer line.
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Backwater valves
A valve on the building drain, so a backup in the city sewer is less likely to come up through the basement floor.
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Sump pump & waterproofing
Sump pump installation and repair, and waterproofing where a basement takes on groundwater.
Where we work
Homes across Toronto, North York and York Region.
Toronto
York Region
All service areas · Based in North York, working across Toronto and the GTA.
Call, or leave a number.
The phone is the fastest way in. For a same-day visit, or a 24/7 emergency, call Mayan Plumbing. If you’d rather we call you, leave a name, a number, and what’s going on.
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- (289) 901-4881
- mayanplumbers@gmail.com
- Service area
- Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Thornhill, Vaughan, and Richmond Hill.