Sewer Video | Geyserville, CA | Central Sewer & Septic

Central Sewer & Septic is a licensed sewer contractor serving Sonoma County and the North Bay since 2022, with over 20 years of hands-on experience in sewer line inspection, repair, trenching, and 24-hour emergency response.

Slow drains across multiple fixtures, sewage backing up into a tub or floor drain, and foul odors near the house or yard—these are the signs that bring most of our North Bay customers to us. We also get calls from buyers and agents who need a sewer lateral inspection documented before closing on a property. In every case, waiting makes things worse. A blocked sewer lateral left unaddressed can crack under tree root pressure, collapse a pipe section entirely, or cause sewage to surface in the yard. What starts as a repair becomes a full lateral replacement. We've seen it happen quickly, especially on properties with mature oak or eucalyptus roots. Professional intervention stops the escalation before it reaches that point.

We feed a high-definition waterproof camera through the sewer cleanout so it travels the full length of the lateral, transmitting real-time footage directly to our monitor. That footage reveals root intrusion, pipe corrosion, cracked or offset joints, grease accumulation, and partial or full collapses. We document everything. Results are ready the same day—no waiting, no uncertainty about what's actually in the ground beneath your property.

Buyers and real estate agents across Sonoma County request sewer lateral inspections before closing on properties served by older sewer infrastructure. A lateral with undisclosed damage can cost thousands to replace after the transaction closes. We provide documented inspection reports that give buyers, sellers, and agents a clear picture of the lateral condition before any deal is finalized. Our reports are clear, dated, and shareable with all parties involved in the transaction.

Oak and eucalyptus roots are relentless on North Bay properties. They find the smallest joint gap and widen it over years. Beyond root intrusion, we see pipe collapse from soil shift or age, offset joints where ground movement has pushed pipe sections out of alignment, and severe corrosion on older clay or cast-iron laterals. Each condition gets worse with time—there's no stage where a deteriorating lateral stabilises on its own without intervention.

Our repair process starts with a camera diagnosis so we know exactly what we're dealing with before any equipment goes in the ground. Where damage is isolated, we target the excavation to the affected section. When the pipe condition is too degraded for a spot repair, we recommend a full lateral replacement. We handle permits and coordinate with Sonoma County where required—homeowners don't need to navigate that process. For a clear look at what's in the line before we dig, a sewer line inspection is always the first step.

A sewer backup surfacing in a bathroom or yard is not a problem to monitor and revisit in the morning. Sewage in contact with flooring, walls, or soil creates health and structural risks that compound by the hour. We provide 24-hour emergency sewer response across Sonoma County and the North Bay every day of the year—including weekends and holidays. The moment a backup occurs, call us at (707) 327-2445. We dispatch quickly and work to contain the problem before it causes secondary damage that multiplies the repair cost.

For emergencies, calling directly is faster than submitting the online form—form submissions are monitored during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For everything outside those hours, (707) 327-2445 reaches us directly.