Camera Inspections
Camera Inspections | Main Line Issues | Plumbing | Lancing
When drains back up or water pressure drops, you need more than guesswork—you need eyes inside the pipe. HEP’s skilled plumbers in Lancing deploy state-of-the-art camera technology to pinpoint main line issues in real time, showing you exactly what’s happening beneath your property before a single tool touches the ground. Crystal-clear video, on-screen measurements, and instant playback let you see roots, cracks, or blockages for yourself, so decisions feel simple and transparent.
From the first call to the final fix, our team keeps you in the loop with friendly explanations and upfront pricing. Whether you’re buying a home, planning a remodel, or dealing with sudden backups, our camera inspections give you the confidence to act fast and save money. Trust HEP to turn hidden problems into clear solutions—keeping Lancing’s water flowing the way it should.
FAQs
What is a sewer camera inspection and why is it important for my Lancing property?
A sewer camera inspection is a non-invasive service where we insert a high-resolution, self-levelling camera into your home or business’s main drain line. The live video feed allows our engineer to travel the full length of the pipe—right out to the council connection—and record its condition. In Lancing, many properties date from the 1950s–1990s and have pipes that can be affected by root ingress, ground movement and pipe corrosion. An inspection gives you a precise health check, helps you avoid emergency blockages, and provides documented proof of condition for insurance or property sales.
How does the camera find the exact location of a problem without digging?
Our cameras are fitted with an in-line sonde (a small radio transmitter). While the camera is inside the pipe, the sonde emits a signal that we track from the surface with a handheld receiver. This allows us to mark the ground directly above any defect—accurate to within a few centimetres—so we know the problem’s depth, orientation and distance from access points. Because of this pinpoint accuracy, we only excavate where truly necessary, saving you time, mess and money.
What kinds of issues can you identify in Lancing’s clay, pitch-fibre or PVC sewer lines?
The HD video lets us spot and record: • Intrusive tree roots, a common issue near Lancing’s mature coastal vegetation. • Cracked or fractured clay joints caused by soil settlement. • Delaminating pitch-fibre pipes installed in the 1970s–80s. • Scale build-up and fatbergs from kitchen waste. • Misaligned or displaced joints after building work or ground vibration from the nearby A27. • Foreign objects, dropped building debris and collapsed pipe sections. Each defect is time-stamped on the footage and backed up by still images in your written report.
Will the inspection disrupt my household or require digging in my garden?
No. We carry out the entire survey through existing access points such as an outside manhole or an internal clean-out. The camera, cable reel and monitor are compact and are usually set up on a small protective sheet next to the access point. You can carry on using water fixtures as normal—our team will advise if we need a brief pause while filming. Because we locate any defects electronically, no exploratory trenching is needed.
How long does a typical camera inspection take, and when will I get the results?
A standard three-bedroom home in Lancing generally takes 45–60 minutes to survey. Larger properties or those with multiple runs may take up to two hours. Immediately afterwards we can show you the live footage on site. Within 24 hours you’ll receive a digital report that includes: • A condition grading of each pipe section (to WRc standards) • Annotated still images of any faults • Depth and location data for each defect • Recommendations and costed repair options if required • A downloadable HD video file of the entire survey
What happens if the camera inspection uncovers a serious defect? Do you also handle repairs?
Yes. If we find damage that needs attention, we’ll explain the severity, show you the footage and outline your options. For minor cracks or root ingress we often recommend trenchless patch lining or root cutting, both completed through the existing access. For more severe collapses we can carry out targeted excavations using the depth and location data recorded during the survey. All repair quotations are obligation-free, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts. Our team is fully insured, Water Industry approved and familiar with Adur & Worthing Council regulations, so you can be confident the repair meets local standards.