Sewer video inspections
Our trained technicians video inspect residential sewer and drain lines with diameters of two to twelve inches.
Sophisticated cameras capture crisp, color images of the pipe’s interior, providing a clear visual of problem spots, breaks, and laterals. The footage counter pinpoints the images’ exact locations and a locating sond provides the precise physical location of the pipe and problem.
We don’t just flag the problem, though. We map out the path and depth of the system, in case a partial or full replacement of the pipe is necessary. On-screen texting, as well as voice-over capabilities, provide you with another layer of details specific to the inspection. And when the job is done, we save the inspection to a thumb drive.
Sewer Line Leak Locating
Bullseye has a unique and proprietary way of identifying broken sewer lines underneath buildings, specifically slab floors.
Normal video inspections show you the inside of the pipe but only if the pipe is intact. If your sewer pipe has separated or broken in a way that does not obstruct the flow–in other words, sewage water is leaking out–there could be a failed glue joint, an improperly installed connection, or perhaps an offset that makes a section of pipe inaccessible.
In these unique instances, our technician will break the system into smaller branches and hydrostatically test each branch. In this way, we can identify not only which branch of the sewer line is leaking but also the location of the break on the sewer line under the slab. Our Vivax line locator in combination with a sewer sonde or camera gives us an exact depth and location of the break. If a clean-out is inaccessible or missing altogether, we may have to open walls and cut the riser pipes to access each branch of the sewer line.
Sewer Smoke Test
If you are experiencing sewer smells or strong odors in a bathroom or a certain section of your house or building, you may have a broken vent line or a dry trap in the system.
Sewer systems drain waste away from a structure and require proper venting, which typically exhausts to the roof.
These sewer system vent lines are located in the wall or attic of a house or building. If one of these lines has broken or separated, sewer gas escapes into the area and causes a foul odor. Our team can help identify a break or separation by performing a smoke test. We plug off the sewer clean-out at one end of the line, then access the roof, where we pump smoke into the system. The smoke or thermal images provide a visual reference to the leak location. In some instances, the technician may need to cut open walls or access ceilings once they’ve identified the leak source. In other cases, such as a toilet wax seal leak or a leak in a commercial kitchen floor sink, the leak may be accessible. Once we’ve identified the leak, we can assist you with making the necessary repairs.
