Camera Inspections
Camera Inspections | Plumbing | Decherd
When a drain backs up or a mystery odor spreads through your Decherd home, guessing games can get expensive fast. HEP’s state-of-the-art camera inspections slip a high-resolution lens deep into your lines, revealing cracked pipes, root intrusions, and buildup in real time—without digging up so much as a single flower. You watch the monitor alongside our technician, so every inch of your system is crystal-clear before any repairs begin.
Precise diagnostics mean precise solutions. By seeing the exact location and cause of trouble, we can recommend spot repairs, targeted jetting, or full replacements only when truly necessary, saving you time, stress, and money. Whether you’re buying a new property near Lake Winchester or safeguarding the family home you’ve loved for decades, trust HEP to bring total transparency to your plumbing.
FAQs
What is a plumbing camera inspection and how does it work?
A plumbing camera inspection involves inserting a high-resolution, waterproof video camera into your home or business’s drain or sewer line. The camera is attached to a flexible rod that our technician guides through the pipe while real-time footage is transmitted to a monitor topside. Distance and depth counters show exactly where the lens is inside the line, allowing us to pinpoint blockages, breaks, roots, corrosion, or misaligned joints without any excavation.
Why should Decherd homeowners schedule a camera inspection?
Our area’s mix of older clay and cast-iron sewer laterals, combined with seasonal ground shifting and tree growth, makes hidden pipe damage common in Decherd. A camera inspection lets you catch small issues—like hairline cracks or minor root intrusion—before they escalate into costly backups or yard collapses. It’s also a smart move before buying or selling property, because the video provides objective proof of the line’s condition for insurance or real-estate negotiations.
What kinds of problems can a camera inspection detect?
The camera can identify grease buildup, bellied sections (low spots where water collects), cracked or collapsed pipe, separated joints, intrusive tree roots, foreign objects, and improper slope. It also reveals the pipe material and diameter so we can recommend the best repair method, whether that’s hydro-jetting, spot repair, or trenchless relining.
Will my yard or walls need to be dug up for the camera inspection?
No. Camera inspections are completely non-invasive. We access your sewer line through an existing clean-out, toilet flange, or roof vent. Because we see the exact defect location on screen, any subsequent repair work—if needed—can be confined to a small, targeted area, saving you from unnecessary excavation costs.
How long does a typical camera inspection take, and will water service be interrupted?
Most residential inspections in Decherd take 45–90 minutes, depending on the pipe length and how many branch lines we evaluate. Commercial sites may take longer. Your water service stays on the entire time; we only ask that heavy water use (laundry or long showers) be paused briefly so the camera gets a clear view of the pipe.
How much does a camera inspection cost in Decherd and do you provide a video report?
For single-family homes in Decherd, our flat rate is $249, which includes the inspection, on-site review of findings, and a digital video file with written recommendations emailed the same day. Larger properties or complicated access points may vary in price, but we always quote upfront. The video report serves as documentation for warranties, municipal permits, or real-estate disclosures.