Golden Penny Sanitation Inc. performs sewer camera inspections in Honolulu and across Oʻahu, running a high-resolution video camera through your sewer line to show exactly what is wrong and exactly where. Instead of guessing — or digging — you see the condition of the pipe for yourself and get a straight answer about what it actually needs. When the camera shows the line is blocked rather than broken, hydro jetting in Honolulu is usually the fix.
Sewer Camera Inspection in Honolulu and Across Oʻahu
Seeing inside the line before anyone digs
- Video inspection of sewer and drain lines
- Precise locating of breaks, bellies, and blockages
- Detection of root intrusion and grease buildup
- Pre-purchase inspections for home buyers
- Post-repair verification of completed work
- Recorded footage and clear findings
What an inspection costs
Straightforward pricing, published up front. An inspection is the cheapest way to stop guessing about a sewer line before anyone digs.
- Sewer camera inspectionIncludes reviewing the findings with you$299
- Sewer line locationPinpoints depth and position of the line$180
Worth doing before you buy an older home, before you pay for a repair someone has quoted, and after work is finished to confirm it was actually done.
Sewer line inspection, pipe scoping, drain camera — same job
People ask for this by half a dozen names — a sewer line inspection, a video pipe inspection, a drain line inspection, or just getting the line scoped. They all describe the same job. A self-leveling camera head goes in at a cleanout or a pulled toilet, travels the line, and puts a picture on a screen you watch with us.
The camera carries a transmitting sonde, so a locator above ground marks the position and depth of anything worth marking. That is the part that decides whether a repair means a single dug hole in a driveway or a trench across a yard, and it is why an inspection almost always costs less than guessing wrong once.
The same camera works on a building sewer, a lateral out to the main, a kitchen or laundry branch line, and the line running out to a septic tank or cesspool. If it is a pipe and there is a way in, it can be looked at.
Where we run camera inspections on Oʻahu
We inspect island-wide, not only in town. A camera and a locator travel easily, so distance is rarely the reason we would turn a job down.
Regular routes cover Honolulu and Kalihi, the Leeward side through Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Waipahu and Waianae, Central Oʻahu in Mililani, Wahiawa, Aiea and Pearl City, the Windward side in Kailua, Kaneohe and Waimanalo, and the North Shore around Haleiwa.
If you are not sure whether we reach you, call and ask. We would rather tell you yes or no on the phone than have you guess.
Repair only what needs repairing
A camera inspection takes the guesswork out of sewer problems. You repair only what actually needs repairing, dig only where you need to dig, and make decisions based on what the camera shows — not on assumptions.
- Know exactly what is wrong before paying for repairs
- Avoid unnecessary digging and landscaping damage
- Catch small problems before they become backups
- Smart due diligence before buying a home
- Honest recommendations backed by video evidence
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost in Hawaii?
A sewer camera inspection is $299 on Oʻahu, and locating the line — pinpointing its exact depth and position — is $180. We go through what the camera found with you before recommending anything.
When do I need a sewer camera inspection?
Recurring clogs, slow drains throughout the house, sewage odors, or unexplained wet spots in the yard are all good reasons. It is also smart before buying an older home or after a repair to verify the work.
What can the camera actually find?
Cracks, offsets, sagging sections, root intrusion, grease buildup, collapses, and blockages — along with the exact location and depth of the problem, so any repair is precise.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?
Yes, especially for older Honolulu homes. Sewer line repairs can cost thousands, and a quick inspection before closing tells you exactly what you are buying.
How long does an inspection take?
Most residential inspections take about an hour. We review the findings with you as soon as the camera comes out of the line.
What happens after the inspection?
We walk you through what the camera found and give you a straightforward recommendation. If the line needs work, you get an honest quote — and if it is in good shape, we tell you that too.
Is a sewer line inspection the same as a sewer camera inspection?
Yes. Sewer line inspection, video pipe inspection, video line inspection, drain line inspection, pipe scoping and sewer camera inspection all name the same job — a camera on a push rod, run down the line, with you watching the screen. Plumbers and home inspectors each favor different words for it.
Do you run camera inspections outside Honolulu?
Across the whole island. Honolulu and Kalihi, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Waipahu and Waianae on the Leeward side, Mililani, Wahiawa, Aiea and Pearl City in Central Oʻahu, Kailua, Kaneohe and Waimanalo on the Windward side, and the North Shore around Haleiwa. Call if you are outside those and we will tell you straight away.
Can you inspect a drain line, not just the main sewer?
Yes. Branch lines — a kitchen line, a laundry line, a bathroom group — take a smaller camera head, and that is usually what is needed when one fixture backs up on its own while the rest of the house drains fine. We also camera the line running out to a septic tank or a cesspool.