Storm drain camera inspections and line locating help evaluate underground drainage systems without excavating the entire pipe. These services are useful when storm drains back up repeatedly, water pools around a property, or the route of an underground drainage line is unknown.
Camera inspection provides visual information about the interior of the pipe, while line locating helps identify where the inspected section is positioned beneath the property.
What Can a Storm Drain Camera Find?
Inspections may reveal:
- Roots
- Mud and sediment buildup
- Collapsed pipe
- Cracks
- Separated joints
- Pipe offsets
- Standing water
- Foreign objects
- Improper connections
A camera cannot always see through heavily blocked or flooded lines, so cleaning may be necessary before a complete inspection can be performed.
Why Storm Drain Line Location Matters
Drainage systems are often added or modified over many years without accurate plans.
A property owner may know where a catch basin is located but not where the underground pipe goes after leaving it.
Electronic locating equipment can help trace compatible inspection equipment from the surface.
