Length: 24-Hours (Online) Fees: $299 Add to Cart

Sewer scope and lateral line inspections are among the most profitable and high-demand add-on services for modern inspectors. PHII's Advanced Sewer Camera Inspection Course gives you the technical skills, hardware knowledge, and certification needed to confidently offer pipeline diagnostics, significantly increasing your revenue per property assessment.

Become a Certified Sewer Scope Inspector

This comprehensive online program teaches you how to perform professional lateral line diagnostics from the building cleanout to the main municipal tap. You'll learn how to deploy push cameras, identify structural defects, locate buried blockages, and navigate complex drainage systems with accuracy and confidence.

Why Inspectors Add Sewer Scope Services

• High-Margin Ancillary Income - A typical sewer scope takes less than an hour but routinely generates an additional $150 to $300+ per inspection.
• Critical Liability Protection - Underground pipeline failures are incredibly expensive. Providing this service protects your clients and keeps you indispensable to agents.
• Advanced Defect Identification - Build expert-level knowledge in recognizing tree root intrusion, bellies (sagging lines), offsets, cracks, and structural collapses.
• Clear, Visual Deliverables - Learn to produce institutional-grade video reports and snapshots that leave no room for interpretation during real estate negotiations.
• Equipment Mastery - Gain the confidence to select, maintain, and deploy the right push rods, camera heads, locators, and recording hardware.

What You'll Learn
This course walks you through the entire lateral line inspection process - from locating the optimal access vector to delivering the final video report:

• Access Vectors & Deployment - Master the proper techniques for navigating main cleanouts, roof vents, toilet flanges, and yard traps.
• Pipeline Material Analysis - Learn how to evaluate clay, cast iron, Orangeburg, PVC, ABS, and concrete pipes, recognizing the unique degradation risks of each.
• Sonde & Locator Tracking - Understand how to use radio frequency locators to pinpoint the exact depth and location of underground pipe defects.
• Reporting Standards & Defect Classification - Produce professional, clear inspection logs that detail pipe conditions and provide evidence-backed recommendations.
• Business Integration - Learn how to market your sewer scope services to home buyers, commercial clients, and real estate professionals.

PHII's online Advanced Sewer Camera Inspection Certification Course is structured into clear, easy-to-master modules that build your skills step by step. Updated for 2026, the program delivers practical, field-ready training designed specifically for inspectors expanding their service offerings.

Each module breaks down complex drainage systems using clear, plain-language explanations, real-world camera footage, and technician-friendly visuals that make the material easy to absorb. You'll reinforce your learning with targeted knowledge checks and full practice tests, each with detailed answer explanations so you build the confidence and competence needed to perform sewer scope inspections at a professional level.

What's Included in the Course

• Online training modules with video field examples
• Sewer Scope Inspector Certification
• Defect reporting templates and checklist downloads
• Lifetime access to course updates
• AHI membership and InspectHost business website

Real Results From Inspectors
"Adding sewer scopes was the single best move I made for my business. I added the service on over 60% of my inspections last month, essentially doubling my hourly rate on those jobs. Clients love the peace of mind." - Dave K., Certified Sewer Scope Inspector