When something is wrong with your sewer or drain system, guessing costs money. Digging up a pipe to find a crack that could have been spotted with a camera or paying for a cleaning that doesn’t address the real problem, these are the kinds of mistakes that a proper camera inspection prevents.
Mr. Mike’s Plumbing provides sewer and drain camera inspection services across Calgary for residential and commercial properties. We use a high-definition camera to see what’s going on inside your pipe system. We identify blockages, cracks, root intrusion, pipe misalignment or corrosion so we can provide the right repair service.
Here are the benefits of choosing Mr. Mike’s Plumbing for sewer and drain camera inspection in Calgary:
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A sewer and drain camera inspection is a diagnostic service. A licensed technician inserts a flexible cable fitted with a high-definition camera into your sewer line or drain pipe. The camera moves through the pipe, transmitting live footage so the technician can find the problem.
This is not a cleaning or repair service, it is an inspection. The purpose is to give you and your plumber accurate, accurate information about your pipe system so you can implement repairs. Without a camera inspection, drain and sewer issues go misdiagnosed, leading to repeat service calls and unnecessary costs.
If you notice any of these signs, schedule a:
Wondering if a camera system is right for you? Call us. We’ll ask the right questions to help you move forward.
Your main sewer line runs from your home to the municipal connection at the street. It handles all wastewater leaving the property. Because it’s underground and out of sight, sewer line problems often go unnoticed until a backup or a collapse happens. Our sewer camera inspection service lets you see inside your sewer line. We identify blockages, cracks, bellied pipe sections, joint separations and root intrusion before they become emergencies.
Individual drain lines from your kitchen sink, bathroom drains, floor drains and laundry can develop their own blockages and damage independent of the main sewer line. Our drain camera inspection service finds the cause of the problem in any drain line throughout your Calgary home or commercial property. This eliminates guesswork and any unnecessary cleaning or repair work.
Buying a home or planning a renovation that touches existing plumbing? A pipe camera inspection gives you the information you need before you commit. For home buyers, it reveals hidden sewer line issues that won’t show up in a standard home inspection. For renovations, it confirms whether existing drain lines are sound enough to tie into or whether they need to be replaced. Learn more about Mr. Mike’s Plumbing and the full range of services we offer across Calgary.
Our sewer and drain camera inspections in Calgary identify a wide range of pipe conditions and problems, including:
Once the inspection is complete, our technician walks you through the findings and explains what, if anything, needs to be done next.
The camera inspection is the first step. Depending on what we find, the recommended next step may differ:
For situations where excavation is required following an inspection, we also offer hydrovac services in Calgary as a less disruptive alternative to traditional digging.
It depends on a few things, how long the pipe run is, how accessible the line is and whether any additional services are needed on the same visit. We don’t have a flat rate because every inspection is a little different. What we do have is upfront pricing, so you’ll know the number before we start.
Yes, fully licensed, bonded and insured. Every inspection is handled by one of our licensed plumbers, not a subcontractor or an apprentice working unsupervised.
Quite a bit, actually. Blockages, tree root intrusion, cracks, pipe corrosion, bellied sections where waste pools, joint separations and misaligned pipes are all things we commonly find. If it’s visible inside the pipe, the camera will catch it.
Every two to three years is a reasonable starting point for most homes. That said, if your home is older, you have large trees near the sewer line, or you’ve had recurring drain issues, you’re probably better off not waiting that long. We’ll tell you what we think after we see what’s in there.
Most residential inspections wrap up somewhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The length of the pipe system and how easy it is to access are the biggest factors. We’ll give you a realistic time estimate when you book so you’re not left waiting around.
Yes, and it’s one of the more common things we find. Roots get in through small cracks or gaps at the joints and grow from there, slowly at first, then fast enough to cause a full blockage or structural damage. Camera inspection shows you exactly where the intrusion is and how bad it’s gotten, which makes a big difference in how it gets treated.
We do. Homeowners, property managers, commercial facilities, multi-unit buildings, we work with all of them. For commercial jobs we try to schedule at times that keep disruption to a minimum.
Same thing, different words. “Sewer scope” tends to come up more in real estate contexts, home buyers getting an inspection before closing. “Camera inspection” is the broader term used for diagnostic work in general. Either way, it’s a camera going into the pipe to see what’s there.
Yes. If you’re dealing with an active backup and need a camera as part of figuring out what’s going on, our 24/7 emergency plumbing team is available any time. Call us at (403) 520-2040.
The right repair begins with the right diagnosis. Mr. Mike’s Plumbing provides accurate, professional sewer and drain camera inspection services across Calgary so you have the information you need before booking any cleaning or repair work.
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