See Inside Your Sewer Lines

Sewer Video Inspection

Stop guessing what is happening inside your sewer lines. Haltex Plumbing uses high-definition sewer cameras to identify root intrusion, pipe cracks, bellied lines, and blockages — giving you a clear picture before any repair work begins.

Why Sewer Video Inspection Matters

Your home's sewer lines are buried beneath your yard and under your foundation — completely out of sight. When problems develop, the symptoms are often vague: slow drains, gurgling toilets, sewage odors, or wet spots in the yard. Without seeing inside the pipe, diagnosing the exact cause is guesswork. A sewer video inspection eliminates that uncertainty by putting a high-definition camera directly inside your sewer line, recording real-time footage that reveals exactly what is happening.

Haltex Plumbing uses professional-grade sewer camera equipment with self-leveling camera heads, built-in LED lighting, and real-time recording capability. The camera feeds through your sewer cleanout and travels the length of the line, transmitting live video to a monitor where our technician identifies issues in real time. We record the entire inspection so you can see the footage yourself and make informed decisions about repairs.

Sewer video inspection is a companion service to our jetter services and sewer line repair capabilities. We often perform a camera inspection before jetting to assess the pipe's condition, and again after jetting to verify the line is clean and structurally sound. For complex sewer problems, the camera inspection is the foundation of an accurate diagnosis and effective repair plan.

What Sewer Cameras Reveal

Tree Root Intrusion: Denton County's mature trees — oaks, pecans, and elms — send roots directly into sewer line joints and cracks. Roots enter through the smallest openings and expand over time, eventually blocking the line entirely. Camera inspection shows exactly where roots have entered and how severe the intrusion is.

Bellied or Sagging Pipes: When soil shifts beneath a sewer line — common in Denton County's expansive clay — the pipe can develop a low spot or "belly" where water and debris collect. Bellied pipes cause recurring backups because waste cannot flow downhill through the sag. Camera inspection identifies the exact location and severity of the belly.

Cracks, Breaks, and Separations: Age, soil movement, and root pressure can crack, break, or separate sewer pipe joints. These defects allow sewage to leak into the surrounding soil and groundwater to infiltrate the pipe. Camera inspection documents the type, location, and extent of the damage.

Grease and Scale Buildup: In homes and commercial properties, grease, soap, and mineral scale accumulate inside sewer lines over years, gradually reducing the pipe's effective diameter. Camera inspection reveals buildup that cannot be seen from the surface.

Sewer Video Inspection for Real Estate Transactions

Sewer camera inspections are becoming standard practice in Denton County real estate transactions. Buyers want to know the condition of underground plumbing before committing to a purchase, and sellers benefit from identifying issues proactively rather than having them surface during the buyer's inspection. We provide recorded video and a written report that can be shared with real estate agents, home inspectors, and title companies.

What to Expect: Sewer Video Inspection

Our sewer video inspection process is non-invasive, efficient, and provides immediate results.

Step 1: Access & Setup

We access your sewer system through the main cleanout or a fixture drain. The camera is inserted and carefully fed through the line. The camera head is self-leveling, providing a clear, upright image regardless of pipe orientation.

Step 2: Live Inspection

As the camera travels through your sewer line, our technician monitors the real-time video feed, noting the location and type of any issues. A built-in distance counter tracks the camera's position, so we know exactly where in the line each issue is located — measured in feet from the access point.

Step 3: Review & Discuss

We review the footage with you on-site, explaining what we found in plain language. You see the same footage we see — roots, cracks, bellies, blockages, or a clean line. We answer your questions and provide honest recommendations.

Step 4: Report & Recommendations

We provide a written report summarizing our findings, along with the recorded video for your records. If repairs are needed, we present options with upfront pricing. If jetting is recommended to clear the line, we can often perform it the same day.