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A leak inside your wall or under your foundation can waste thousands of gallons before you spot a wet stain. Camera inspection and leak locating in Pacific Grove finds the problem fast. We send a waterproof camera through your pipes and drains, live-feed it to a monitor you can see, and mark the exact spot where the damage is. No digging blind. No bill shock.
Pacific Grove's older homes, the Victorians and Craftsmans in town and the coastal properties in Monterey and Carmel, often have original cast iron or clay piping beneath them. Salt air and tree roots don't help. When we inspect, we know what we're looking at and where to point the excavator. The camera also catches mineral buildup, misaligned joints, and settling that cracks lines. You'll know what happened and what it costs to fix before we break ground.
Our plumber arrives with the camera rig, flushes the line to clear it, feeds the scope through, and records everything. If we find the leak, we mark its location with the camera's distance readout. You get a copy of the video. Then we talk next steps. The whole job takes an hour most of the time. No surprises waiting for you later.
When to call us
Water pooling on the lawn or in the basement with no obvious source
Soggy patches in the yard that won't dry out
Slow drains or toilets that back up only in one area of the house
Musty smell coming from under the floor or inside a crawl space
Wet drywall, staining, or soft spots on walls or ceilings
A spike in your water bill when you haven't changed your routine
Camera inspection & leak locating jobs we handle in Pacific Grove
Video camera inspection of drain lines, sewer lines, or supply pipes
Live-feed monitoring so you see exactly what we see
Distance and location marking of any leak, break, or blockage
Recorded video footage you keep for your records
Professional assessment and recommendation for repair
Drain clearing if buildup or debris is blocking the view
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what's going on. We'll confirm the scope and give you a free, no-obligation quote before any work starts.
Common questions
How does a camera inspection tell you where a leak is?
The camera sends back a live video feed to a monitor, and we measure the distance from the access point to the problem using the camera's footage. We mark that exact spot on the ground with a spray paint or chalk line so the leak is pinpointed and you know exactly where to excavate or repair. No guessing.
Do you have to dig up my yard to do a camera inspection?
No. We access the line through existing clean-outs, drain openings, or toilet access points. We only dig once we know where the leak is and you've approved the repair. The camera finds the problem so you don't pay to dig in the wrong place.
What if the camera finds a broken pipe?
We'll show you the video, explain what we found, and give you your repair options before we start any work. Some breaks need traditional excavation and pipe replacement. Others, like small cracks, might qualify for trenchless repair. You'll know the full scope and can decide.
How long does a camera inspection take?
Most inspections take 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how far we need to send the camera and how much clearing is necessary first. We can usually locate a leak the same visit and you'll have your video before we leave.