Sewer Camera Inspections & Line Locating
Sewer camera inspections and electronic line locating help find blockages, roots, damaged pipe and other sewer-line problems in Dubuque and the surrounding Tri-State Area.
What this service includes
A sewer camera inspection—sometimes called a drain camera, sewer scope or TV inspection—provides a direct look inside an accessible drain or sewer line. It can help identify blockages, roots, buildup, damaged sections, offsets and other conditions that are difficult to diagnose from the surface. When appropriate, electronic line locating can help identify where the camera head, sewer line or problem area is positioned from above ground.
See the problem before deciding what comes next
If a sewer keeps backing up, a drain repeatedly clogs or the cause of a problem is unclear, a sewer camera inspection can help show what is happening inside the line. Line locating can then help identify where that portion of the buried sewer or drain line runs. This gives you better information before deciding whether cleaning, repair or another step is appropriate.
Common reasons to call
- Sewer lines or drains that keep backing up
- Recurring clogs or slow drains
- Suspected roots, blockages or damaged piping
- Checking sewer-line condition after drain cleaning
- Finding or locating a section of buried sewer piping
- Planning repairs with better information
Examples of the work
The photos below show examples of the type of equipment and work involved with this service. For completed local jobs, see the Horky’s Plumbing projects linked below.
Recent Horky’s Plumbing work
Questions customers ask
What can a sewer camera inspection find?
Depending on visibility and access, a sewer camera can reveal conditions such as blockages, buildup, roots, offsets or damaged sections inside the drain or sewer line.
Can you locate where the sewer problem is underground?
When conditions and access allow, electronic line locating can help identify the position of the camera head or problem area from above ground.
Does a camera inspection automatically mean the line needs replacement?
No. The purpose is to gather better information so the next step can match the condition found.