What the camera shows us
We feed a small camera on a cable into the drain and view the inside of the line on a screen. The inspection can reveal roots that have entered a joint, a cracked or crushed pipe, a sagging section holding standing water, grease buildup on the walls, or an object lodged in the line.
Depending on the house, we access the line through a cleanout, a floor drain or a temporarily removed toilet. No demolition is required to carry out the inspection.
You are welcome to follow the inspection on screen with us and see the condition of the line for yourself.
When to book a camera inspection
A drain that clogs in the same spot over and over is the most common case. A sewer smell with no apparent cause is another. Before buying an older house or a cottage, an inspection of the main line shows its condition before closing.
It is also useful before a basement renovation, to check the condition of the drain under the slab before a new floor is installed. For a French drain that may be clogged, the camera often shows whether it should be cleaned or replaced.
After the inspection
Once the inspection is complete, we recommend the appropriate solution: a cleaning, a section replacement or, in some cases, excavation.
When excavation is needed, we carry out all the work ourselves: we have our own excavator for the excavation and redo the plumbing in-house. If the problem is on the septic tank side, see our septic systems page. For a backup in progress, see our 24/7 emergency plumbing page.
