Camera Inspections
Camera Inspections | Main Line Issues | Plumbing | Blountville
When mysterious gurgles echo through your Blountville home or slow-draining fixtures threaten to ruin your day, HEP’s advanced camera inspections give you a front-row seat to what’s really happening underground. Our licensed plumbers thread a high-definition, waterproof camera through your pipes, capturing crystal-clear video of hairline cracks, root intrusions, grease buildup, and other hidden culprits. You can watch the live feed right alongside our experts, ask questions in real time, and receive straightforward recommendations—no guesswork, no unnecessary digging, and no surprise fees.
By pinpointing clogs and structural damage before they spiral into main line issues, we save you time, money, and the headache of emergency repairs. Whether you’re preparing to sell your house, planning a remodel, or simply want peace of mind, our locally trusted crew delivers insight you can act on the same day. HEP keeps Blountville’s water flowing smoothly—one transparent inspection at a time.
FAQs
What is a sewer camera inspection and why is it useful for main line issues?
A sewer camera inspection involves inserting a high-resolution, waterproof video camera on a flexible rod into the home’s main drain line. The camera transmits real-time images to a monitor, allowing our technicians to see exactly what is happening inside the pipe—roots, breaks, bellies, corrosion, grease buildup, or foreign objects—without digging. For Blountville homeowners, this non-invasive look pinpoints problems quickly, eliminates guesswork, and helps us recommend the most effective, least disruptive repair option.
What signs tell me I should schedule a camera inspection for my Blountville property?
Common red flags include recurring clogs, multiple slow-draining fixtures, foul sewer odors indoors or in the yard, gurgling sounds when toilets flush, soggy patches or unexplained lush spots in the lawn, and sewage backups—especially after heavy rain. If your home is older than 25 years or has trees near the lateral line, a preventive inspection is also wise even if no symptoms appear yet.
How is the inspection performed and will it damage my yard or plumbing?
We locate the main cleanout or create a small access point, then feed the camera through the line while recording video. Because the camera travels inside the pipe, there is no trenching or damage to landscaping. The process is safe for all common pipe materials—including PVC, cast iron, and clay—and uses no chemicals or high pressure. Once finished, we leave the access point sealed and your property exactly as we found it.
How long does a camera inspection take and when will I see the results?
Most single-family main line inspections in Blountville take 45–90 minutes, depending on pipe length and the severity of obstructions. You can watch the live feed with our technician on site, and you’ll receive a digital video file or cloud link plus a written report detailing pipe condition, problem locations (with depth and distance), and repair recommendations before we leave your driveway.
Can the camera find every type of problem, and what happens after an issue is discovered?
The camera can visually confirm roots, cracks, collapses, offsets, corrosion, scale buildup, grease, foreign objects, and low spots (bellies). It cannot measure pipe wall thickness or detect leaks in pressurized supply lines, but for gravity sewer mains it is the gold standard. If we spot an issue, we’ll discuss solutions immediately—options might include hydro-jetting, trenchless pipe lining, spot repairs, or full replacement. Because we know the exact location and depth, we minimize excavation and cost.
How much does a main line camera inspection cost in the Blountville area, and can it save me money?
For most residential properties, our upfront price ranges from $225 to $325, which includes the video file and written report. Catching a small root intrusion or crack early can prevent thousands of dollars in emergency excavation or interior flood damage, so homeowners often recover the inspection fee many times over. If further service is needed, we credit part of the inspection cost toward the repair when you hire our team.