They made a appt. And tech was on time for a estimate. Appreciate the effort will hold on to their # first call.Second call....main sewer 😬 John answered our call and sent out the A-team. Freddie his main worker explained what needed to be done and did not…
What an inspection tells you.
- Pipe material: clay, cast iron, ABS, PVC, Orangeburg (tar paper)
- Age and condition: visual estimate of remaining life
- Defects: cracks, breaks, offsets, bellies, scale buildup, root intrusion
- Foreign objects: toys, toothbrushes, debris
- Connection points: where branches join the main
- Location: approximate spot of any defect, marked with a locator
What the common findings mean for you.
- Roots: roots get in through cracked joints, often in older clay lines; cleaning removes them for now, and repairing the joint keeps them out
- Belly (sag): a low spot where the pipe has settled and waste collects; it causes repeat clogs and often needs that section repaired
- Offset joint: two pipe sections no longer line up, which catches paper and waste
- Scale and corrosion: common in cast iron; it narrows the pipe from the inside and can lead to cracks
- Orangeburg pipe: a tar-paper pipe used in some older homes; it deforms over time and usually needs replacement
- Healthy line: sometimes the answer is good news, and you get the recording to prove it
Common reasons we run a camera.
- Recurring backups: the same drain clogs every few months
- Pre-purchase home inspection: see what the sewer line is really like before closing
- Old home (50+ years): confirm the sewer line isn't ready to fail
- Just had a backup or broken pipe: see what caused it before deciding on repair
- Tree roots suspected: locate and confirm intrusion before quoting root removal
- Pre-trenchless: confirm pipe condition is appropriate for lining vs. replacement
- Lost a ring or valuable down a drain: sometimes recoverable
You get a recording of everything we find.
See your sewer line before you decide anything.
A camera inspection takes the guessing out of drain and sewer problems. Instead of clearing the same clog again and again, or replacing a line that only needed one repair, you see exactly what is inside the pipe and where.
Buying an older home? The sewer line is one of the few major systems a standard home inspection can't see. A camera inspection shows its condition before closing, while you still have time to plan or negotiate.
Simple, clear, and on video.
- We find an access point: usually a cleanout outside or in the house; if there isn't one, we explain your options
- We run the camera through the line: you can watch it with us, if you would like
- We mark any problem: using a locator, so we know where it is from above ground
- You get the recording: plus our findings, and repair options in writing if a repair is needed
No pressure. Just clear options.
If the line is healthy, you hear that first. If there is a problem, we show you the footage, mark where it is, and lay out the options in writing, such as cleaning, a spot repair, trenchless lining or replacement, with the trade-offs of each. You decide what happens next, and nothing is scheduled until you do.
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This was a great experience today with Sweetwater's technician Anthony! He was able to diagnose everything after his thorough scope of the kitchen' sinks plumbing area. He also adressed the issue & advised me what the next step to take to resolve the issue. I…