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.

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Sewer Camera & Jetting Service

Q: What are the profit margins for a Sewer Camera & Jetting Service?

The average profit margin for a Sewer Camera & Jetting Service is around 26%. 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.

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

Strong

Avg Revenue

$700K

Profit Margin

26%

Acquisition Multiple

2.2x - 4.8x

Startup Cost

$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.

Revenue Range

Low End

$180K

Typical

$700K

High End

$3.0M

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.

SBA Financing Estimator

Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service

$-7934/mo

after debt service

Deal price — $2.2M

Range: $1.2M (2.2×) to $4.1M (4.8×+)

Down payment — 15% ($336K)

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

Interest rate — 8.00%

Current prime-based SBA rates: 7.5–10.5%

Loan term — 10 years (120 mo)

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

Down payment

$336K

15% equity injection

Loan amount

$1.9M

85% SBA-financed

Monthly payment

$23K/mo

$868K total interest

Monthly profit

$15K/mo

at 26% margin

Monthly cash flow after debt service

$-7934/mo

Margin does not cover debt service at these terms. Lower the deal price, increase the down payment, or extend the loan term.

Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.