Sewer Line Repair
Mend a cracked, root-clogged or sagging sewer pipe through digging, lining or patching.
Drains and sewer
Sewer Camera Inspection in Peoria, AZ
A compact waterproof camera on a flexible cable lets you watch the inside of a drain or sewer line. A backup stops being a guess and becomes something visible.
Ask for the video and a written summary, not only a verbal report.
Good reasons for a camera look
- Repeat clogsA line that blocks again and again after cleaning.
- Buying a homeAn older house with an unknown lateral.
- Before a big repairA way to confirm what needs fixing before you pay for it.
What the camera shows
The camera head carries a light and a lens, and it feeds a monitor as the technician pushes it through the line. The picture shows cracks, offset joints, root growth, scale, sags and collapsed sections, along with the distance from the cleanout.
A locator can mark the depth and position of the camera on the surface. That matters if a repair is needed, because it tells the crew where to dig.
When an inspection pays off
Inspections are useful after a backup, when a line has been cleared and the cause is still unknown. They are also valuable before you buy an older house, because a failed lateral can cost a great deal and a pre-purchase look puts the problem on the table early.
They also help after a repair, to confirm that the new section is sound and the slope is correct.
In Peoria
Older neighborhoods and new subdivisions
Peoria has older areas around Old Town and newer neighborhoods spreading north toward Lake Pleasant. A camera look is worth most where a lateral is older or its condition is unknown, but it can also confirm that a newer line was installed correctly.
After a heavy monsoon storm, a camera look can show whether stormwater is entering through cracks in the lateral.
Cost
What affects the price of an inspection
Inspections are quoted by the visit and the footage. These points matter most.
Check whether the inspection charge is applied to a repair when the same contractor does the job.
What to ask for
Request the recording, a note of the distance to each defect and a plain-language summary of what was found. A recording lets you show the footage to a second contractor and compare quotes.
Ask whether the line was cleaned before the inspection. A pipe full of scale or grease can hide damage, and a quick jetting pass beforehand makes the footage more reliable.
Reading the results
A single offset joint with a little root growth is a different problem from a pipe that is cracked along its length. The camera helps you tell the difference, and the contractor should explain what they see in plain words.
If the footage shows serious damage, the next step is a repair or a replacement, covered on the sewer line repair and sewer line replacement pages.
Putting the report to use
A camera inspection is only as useful as the report. Ask for the footage and a written note of pipe material, defects and distances. If a repair follows the inspection, check the repair contractor at roc.az.gov, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors lookup.
What the footage can lead to
Sewer Line Replacement
Lay a new sewer pipe from the house outward once the old one is beyond repair.
Hydro Jetting
Wash grease, mineral scale and fine roots off the pipe wall with pressurized water.
Common questions
Camera inspection questions
Usually under an hour for a typical lateral, though cleaning first or a long line can add time.
For an older home, it is a worthwhile step. A failed lateral can be costly, and the inspection shows it before closing.
Ask for it when you book. A copy lets you compare quotes and keep a record of the line's condition.
Ask when you call. Camera visits are usually set for daytime, though a backup that cannot wait for an inspection can be raised at any hour.
A camera shows the condition of the pipe and the distance to a problem. Ask for the footage and a written note of what was found.
It can show cracks, offsets and root intrusion. A slow water leak may need other methods. Ask the contractor what fits your case.
Curious what is inside your line?
Call and describe the symptoms. The person who answers will hand you to a contractor who offers camera inspections.