How much does a Sewer Camera & Jetting Service cost to buy?

A typical Sewer Camera & Jetting Service sells for 2.2x to 4.8x seller's discretionary earnings. With estimated SDE of $182K, expect to pay roughly $400K to $874K before adjustments for assets, debt, growth, and local market quality.

How much does it cost to start a Sewer Camera & Jetting Service?

Startup costs range from $40K to $280K depending on location, equipment, and scale.

Service

Sewer Camera & Jetting Service

Find the blockage, blast it, invoice before the floor floods

Bottom line

Worth studying, but do not buy without strong local proof.

Sewer camera and hydro-jetting services inspect, locate, clean, and document sewer and drain lines for homeowners, property managers, plumbers, municipalities, and commercial facilities. The niche is attractive because camera proof turns an invisible underground problem into a clear repair decision.

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Acquisition score

Margin · multiple · SBA data

58Strong

Avg revenue

$700K/yr

$180K–$3M range

Profit margin

26%

~$182K SDE

Multiple

2.2–4.8×

of SDE

Est. buy price

$400K–$874K

startup: $40K–$280K

How It Works

Crews respond to clogs, run inspection cameras, locate breaks, clear lines with snakes or hydro-jetters, deliver video reports, and refer or perform excavation, lining, and replacement work when the pipe is damaged.

BizBite verdict

Watch / verify

Sewer Camera & Jetting Service has enough high-level data for a first look, but BizBite has not assigned a category-specific operating model yet. Treat the score as preliminary.

58Strong

low data confidence · 40/100medium financing fit

Why it may work

No strong positives yet. More verified data needed.

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Deal Calculator

Priced off $182K SDE — can this deal service its own debt?

2.15×

DSCR · Lender-comfortable

Purchase multiple — 3.2× SDE ($580K)

Category range: 2.2×–4.8× SDE

Down payment — 10% ($58K)

SBA minimum equity injection is 10% for change-of-ownership

Interest rate — 10.50%

Typical SBA 7(a) range: 9.5–12% (prime-based)

Loan term — 10 years

Standard SBA 7(a): 10 years for business acquisition

Purchase price

$580K

3.2× of $182K SDE

Cash to close

$75K

$58K down + ~3% closing

Debt service

$7K/mo

$85K/yr on $522K loan

Cash-on-cash

129%

cash back in ~10 mo

Debt service coverage · what the lender sees

2.15×+$8K/mo after debt

Most SBA lenders want ≥1.25× coverage; 1.5×+ is a strong file.

SDE = revenue × margin estimate for this niche; it includes owner compensation, so budget your salary out of cash flow. Excludes working-capital injection, capex reserves, and taxes. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower.

Pros

+Emergency demand is painful and time-sensitive
+Camera footage supports higher-ticket repair quotes
+Works as a subcontractor channel for plumbers and real estate inspectors
+Specialized equipment creates a modest moat

Cons

-Messy work with after-hours calls
-Equipment maintenance and misuse can be expensive
-Customer acquisition can be competitive in dense plumbing markets

Best For

Plumbing, drain cleaning, or inspection operators who can sell trust and respond quickly

Operating Costs

Costs include vans, jetters, cameras, locators, nozzles, labor, fuel, insurance, disposal fees, and marketing. Margins improve when inspection jobs convert into recurring property-manager routes or larger repair projects.