A documented survey of the lines under the property
For an owner, a buyer or a property manager, the sewer and drain lines under a building are an unknown until a camera goes through them. A camera survey records the condition of every line, locates any defect, and produces a report that supports a purchase, a capital plan or an insurance claim.
The survey is also the first step in any repair. Roots, grease, scale, offsets and collapses show up where they are, so the fix is planned on what is there rather than on what a backup suggested.
What sewer camera inspection includes
A recorded inspection, a located defect list and a written report.
- A camera run through each accessible line, recorded
- Defects located and marked above ground
- A written report with findings, footage and recommendations
- A repair scope, if one is needed, priced separately
What the appointment looks like
Define the survey
Which lines, which access points and what the report is for: a purchase, a plan or a problem.
A written scope and price
The survey and its cost in writing, scheduled around the property's hours.
The inspection
Each line is run and recorded, and anything found is located and marked.
The report
Findings, footage and recommendations delivered in writing, with a repair scope where one is warranted.
Three situations cover most calls
A survey is scoped by the number of lines and the access.
A single line
One problem line inspected, located and reported.
A building
All accessible sewer and drain lines in a building, surveyed and reported together.
Pre-purchase due diligence
A documented survey for a buyer or lender, delivered before closing.
When to call for sewer camera inspection
- A property under contract
- Repeat backups in the same line
- A capital plan that needs the condition of the underground lines
- An insurance claim that needs documentation
- A tenant build-out that will change the drainage load
- A repair quote from a contractor who never looked inside the pipe
Why customers call us for this
- Documented
- A report with footage that stands up in a negotiation, a plan or a claim.
- Located, not just found
- A defect is marked above ground so the repair goes to the right place.
- Scheduled around operations
- Inspections run when the property can spare the lines.
Customers on this service
I've used Capps twice in the past 3 months at my condo association. Had them out for a sewer backup and their technician Jose was great. He was punctual, fixed our problem and left good notes on his report for me to review. Reliable and professional.
Brandon C. · via Google Called for maintenance rodding on the cleanout. Mike G did a great job showing us the pipe view and explaining where roots were and possible pipe separation starting to happen. Cleaned up; didn't even know he was here.
Dan A. · via Google Quick, efficient, super friendly, not annoyed by two barking dogs, honest... A+ Thank you so much!
Bekah J. · via Google Called this morning, and was out by the afternoon. Quick repair. Will recommend again.
Lynette P. · via Google I was able to make an appointment the same day within hours of discovering my plumbing issue. Tim Murray arrived within the time frame and gave me advanced notice before arrival. He was able to diagnose the issue, explain the cost, and resolve the issue within 30 minutes.
Adam A. · Mount Prospect, IL · via Google Very responsive and professional. Walked through the details of the repair and the costs. Highly recommended.
Craig B. · via Google
Often booked alongside sewer camera inspection
The work most often scoped on the same visit. Every one comes with a written quote before anything starts.
- 01Fire Hydrant Repair & MaintenanceProperly working fire hydrants are paramount to the safety of your property in Wheeling, IL.
- 02Basin Repair & InstallationMaintaining the plumbing system in your commercial property is crucial for the smooth operation of your business or association.
- 03Scheduled drain maintenanceContracted intervals that prevent the backup
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