When you’re dealing with persistent drain problems, foul smells, or mysterious plumbing issues, guessing what’s wrong can cost you time and money. At Pelican Underground LLC, our sewer camera inspection service takes the mystery out of pipe problems by giving you a crystal-clear view of what’s happening inside your pipes.
Pelican Underground’s team features NASSCO-certified experts in PACP, MACP, and LACP standards, providing outstanding trenchless sewer repair services across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Alexandria and Central Louisiana are served with professional vertical stack lining, CIPP services, and drain cleaning for multi-story buildings and residential properties. We deliver trenchless sewer repair services to Covington and the Northshore region, specializing in solutions for aging pipe systems in established neighborhoods.
Our expert trenchless services reach Houma and Terrebonne Parish, addressing unique coastal challenges with no-dig pipe repair solutions. Slidell‘s multi-family residential and commercial buildings receive our reliable stack lining and pipe repair services.
Sewer camera inspection, also known as video pipe assessment or CCTV pipe inspection, is like giving your pipes a medical checkup. We insert a waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable into your sewer line through existing access points like cleanouts or drains.
Our pipe video inspection process is straightforward and non-invasive:
Step 1: Access Point Location
We locate the best entry point for the camera, typically through cleanouts, floor drains, or toilet connections. No digging required.
Step 2: Camera Insertion
Our technician feeds a high-resolution waterproof camera through your pipes. The camera has bright LED lights to illuminate the pipe interior.
Step 3: Real-Time Assessment
As the camera travels through your sewer line, we watch the live feed on a monitor, identifying blockages, cracks, root intrusion, or other issues. We record everything for your records.
Step 4: Problem Documentation
We mark the exact location and depth of any problems using locating equipment, creating a detailed pipe mapping report.
Step 5: Recommendation Report
Based on what we find, we provide clear recommendations for repairs or maintenance, with no pressure tactics or surprise costs.
Consider scheduling an underground pipe inspection when you notice:
Once our camera inspection identifies the exact location and extent of pipe damage, we can recommend the most appropriate residential trenchless solutions to repair your sewer line without the need for extensive excavation or landscape disruption.
Cleaning Solutions
For minor clogs and routine maintenance issues identified during camera inspection, our residential drain cleaning services provide effective solutions to restore proper flow and prevent future blockages.
When our camera inspection reveals heavy grease buildup, mineral deposits, or stubborn blockages that standard cleaning can’t address, we often recommend hydro jetting to thoroughly clear the pipes before conducting a follow-up inspection.
Repair Options
If the camera inspection uncovers structural damage such as cracked pipes, collapsed sections, or significant root intrusion, our trenchless pipe repair services can restore your sewer lines without excavation.
We’re not just another plumbing company, we’re diagnostic plumbing specialists who believe in showing you exactly what you’re paying for. Our experienced technicians work with plumbing contractors and municipal inspectors throughout the Gulf South, bringing professional expertise to every job.
The cost varies based on the length and complexity of your sewer system, but most residential inspections range from $200-500.
Most residential sewer line inspections take 1-3 hours, depending on your pipe length and accessibility. Simple inspections of main lines can often be completed in under an hour, while comprehensive whole-house inspections may take longer.
Our cameras are specifically designed for pipe inspection and won’t damage healthy pipes. The cameras are waterproof, flexible, and much smaller than your pipe diameter. However, if pipes are severely damaged or collapsed, we’ll detect this safely without causing further harm.
Video inspection reveals the exact condition, location, and extent of problems that other diagnostic methods might miss. This includes hairline cracks, early-stage root intrusion, partial blockages, joint separations, and pipe material degradation that wouldn’t show up with other testing methods.
Minimal preparation is needed. We typically access your sewer line through existing cleanouts or drains. If we need to remove a toilet or access a floor drain, we’ll handle that professionally. Just ensure we have clear access to your plumbing areas.
For preventive maintenance, we recommend inspections every 2-3 years for homes over 20 years old, or annually if you’ve had recurring problems. New homeowners should consider inspection within the first year, and before major renovations that might affect your plumbing.
Yes! Our equipment includes locating technology that pinpoints problems to within inches. We’ll mark the exact surface location of any issues we find, which is invaluable for planning targeted repairs and avoiding unnecessary excavation.
Our cameras work effectively in most residential and commercial pipes, including clay, cast iron, PVC, and concrete. Pipe diameter typically needs to be at least 2 inches for camera access. Very small pipes or severely collapsed sections may have limitations, which we’ll explain upfront.
We’ll prioritize issues based on severity and safety concerns, then recommend the most cost-effective repair strategy. Sometimes multiple problems can be addressed with a single solution, like trenchless lining that fixes several issues at once.
Absolutely! You’ll receive a copy of the inspection video along with our detailed written report. This documentation is valuable for your records, insurance purposes, and future reference. We’ll also explain what you’re seeing in the video so you understand your pipe’s condition.
