Stop guessing about underground sewer problems. Downing Plumbing's video camera inspection lets you see exactly what's happening inside your sewer line — throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County.
SEWER CAMERA INSPECTION
A sewer camera inspection is the most accurate diagnostic tool available for underground pipe problems. A waterproof camera on a flexible cable is fed into your sewer line through the cleanout, and a live video feed lets us see the interior condition of the pipe in real time. We can identify the exact location and nature of any problem — without excavation, without guessing.
Camera inspection is valuable in many situations: diagnosing recurring sewer backups, checking pipe condition before a home purchase, confirming the results of a rodding or repair job, or evaluating an older sewer line for its remaining service life. In Northwest Indiana, where many homes have clay tile sewer systems over 50 years old, a camera inspection tells you whether you're looking at a blockage or the beginning of structural failure.
What we look for during a camera inspection: tree root intrusion at joints, cracked or broken pipe sections, offset or misaligned joints, bellied sections (low spots that hold water and debris), grease or mineral buildup, and the general condition of the pipe walls. This information tells us exactly what work — if any — is needed.
WHAT WE DO
We use camera inspection to diagnose sewer problems accurately — and to verify repairs were done correctly.
Don't keep rodding a line that keeps backing up without knowing why. A camera inspection gives you real answers. Downing Plumbing serves all of Northwest Indiana.
HOW IT WORKS
A straightforward, non-invasive process — we access the line, run the camera, and show you exactly what we find.
We locate the main sewer cleanout and insert the camera cable. If no cleanout is present, we can access through a toilet or floor drain.
We slowly advance the camera through the line, recording the full length from the house to the municipal connection or septic connection.
We show you what the camera reveals — root intrusion, cracks, offsets, buildup — and explain what each finding means for your sewer system.
Based on what we see, we recommend the appropriate service — cleaning only, spot repair, full replacement, or no action needed — with an honest explanation of why.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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Whether you need drain cleaning, sewer repair, water heater service, sump pump repairs, or emergency plumbing help, Downing Plumbing is ready to help.
