Depending on the access and the type of drains, a drain tile Inspection roughly takes approximately 1.5 hours for the storm drains, and approximately 1.5 hours for the sanitary drain. It also includes an in-person, or over-the-phone presentation to the client where we will discuss our findings and answer any questions they may have.

We have the knowledge, and technology to deliver the report and videos to you on-site as soon as the inspection is completed.

The videos for the drain tile inspection will be available to you anytime, shareable with contractors, private, and easy to access through a link in the report.

Our drain tile inspection pricing is fixed, there are no surprises, no up-selling. If we can’t access the perimeter drain or the waste drain for any reason, we will refund 50%.

While rare, it still happens on occasion that there is no way to access these systems. Since we booked your drain inspection, booked a drain professional to do it, booked the equipment, drove to the location, we are invested in this transaction. Most companies would not issue a refund to the client since the issue was beyond their control, but we do, 50%. If you would like to avoid any such issues, please talk to the owner about the locations of cleanouts, and if you own the home, please locate the cleanouts and make easy access around the area.

For our drain tile inspections, we use a state-of-the-art equipment camera system from Subtech Manufacturing. Designed for inspectors, and is a very powerful tool to get the job done. Its design allows us to go over bumps, enter tight spots, and make sharp corners. The Ridgid Camera that most plumbing companies use is a good system but does not compare. We also have a locator tool that allows us to know exactly where the camera is so we can mark areas of concern. The system allows us to film and voice record the scan, and export the video. We not only have the education and experience, but the best tools in the market to give you the best possible drain inspection.

We accept credit cards, debit, or cash. When you receive the booking confirmation, there will be a link to pay online. We also carry Square payment processors on-site for a credit card or debit payment.

We are often able to book your drain tile inspections the next day, and sometimes, same-day. It depends on the schedule, but we will always try to make it work.

On newer homes, there will be access locations around the exterior of the house designed for inspection, but on older homes, we will attempt to access it at the downspout connection to the drain. Sometimes there is a need to remove part of the downspout to have access to the drain. We can also enter the system using an outside drain. If we are unable to find a way to access the perimeter drain system, we will refund 50%.

Perimeter drains are installed around the footing of the foundation (down below the ground) to dissipate the rain and groundwater. This is designed to remove water and moisture to prevent water issues in the basement or crawlspace (if there is one), to prevent settlement of sidewalks or home, and to prevent landscaping damage. Perimeter drains are there to keep your basement and crawl space dry. Perimeter drains, and other components of the drainage system around the home and property, are an extremely important component to prevent serious damage.

There are a few reasons why they can get clogged: debris, leaves, needles, and other material can enter from downspouts. There may be items entering through uncovered access points, roots damage, mechanical damage, settlement of the soil, improper installation, and age.

In short: age is the problem. These systems are very old and we see them less and less. These types of drains are always collapsed, worn thin, disconnected, clogged and damaged, they do not efficiently help with water removal.

No, we do it all from the outside. No need to have access inside the house. We will need access inside for sanitary sewer inspection.

We can inspect all of them. Whether you have Big-O, Concrete, Clay or PVC, we will inspect it.

There are many ways to access the sanitary sewer, but it is mostly inside the house. The best is from a clean-out inside the house that is often located in the utility room, garage, or crawlspace. If none are available, we can access the plumbing from under the sink as well. If there is no clean-out in these locations, we can try to access it from the roof plumbing stacks. Ultimate worst case, we can remove a toilet for an extra charge. If we are unable to find any way to access the sanitary sewer, we will refund 50%.

When you flush the toilet, take a shower, clean the dishes, do the laundry, it creates dirty water known as wastewater. Unlike perimeter drain that releases the water back into the creeks, wastewater needs to be treated by wastewater treatment plants located in every city. Every house on the street is connected to the city waste pipe running under the street. Homeowners are responsible for the sanitary pipe that goes from the house to the street. This pipe carries the wastewater from your house to the street connection.

There are many reasons why sanitary sewer pipes can get clogged. Roots are often the #1 reason, grease, oil, and fat are also a big problem. When you do the dishes manually or using a dishwasher, grease from pans and plates gets mixed with the water and solidifies in the pipe when it cools down. In time, some pipes will become completely clogged with grease. Flushing items that should not be flushed in the toilets can clog the pipe including flushable wipes, hair, feminine hygiene products, cat litter, kid toys, cleaning equipment, etc. Broken pipes, poorly sloped, or disintegration are also problems that may arise.

Wastewater could back up, or leak and create flood and bio-hazard damage.

Some signs of problems are: sink or shower fills up with water when the dishwasher or washing machine empties, multiple slow drains, and slow weak flushes on toilets. Foul odors coming from your drains. Gurgling sounds coming from the toilet and in some cases; sewage coming back up through drains.

We will identify the issue and recommend solutions. Usually, a plumber can then address the problem with cleaning.