Sewer Camera Inspection and Pre-Dig Surveys in Nashville, TN
Recorded camera inspections of sewer and drain lines, with locating, to find defects, confirm routes and choose between lining, bursting and a targeted dig.
- Trenchless, Boring and Locating
- Under it, not through it
- Middle Tennessee
Sewer Camera Inspection and Pre-Dig Surveys, explained.
A camera on a push cable or a crawler goes where you cannot, and shows exactly what a pipe looks like: its material, joints, roots, cracks, offsets, bellies and connections. Paired with a locator that marks the pipe’s path and depth on the surface, it turns a guess into a plan.
We run recorded inspections before repairs, before excavation near a line and when buying or selling a property. You keep the video, and the findings tell us whether the pipe can be lined, needs bursting or needs a targeted dig, and where the dig should be.
Signs this service fits
- Drains back up or run slowly
- A sewer line is old or under big trees
- You are buying or selling an older home
- You are planning excavation near a buried pipe
A good fit, and what to know.
We would rather you hear the limits from us than discover them later.
A good fit when
- There is an access point or one can be made
- You want facts before choosing a repair
- A buyer or seller needs to know the condition of a line
Worth knowing
- A camera only reaches as far as the access and the pipe allow
- Findings describe the pipe as it is today, not how it will behave in the future
Why do it this way.
You keep the video
A recorded run supports decisions and second opinions.
A marked path
The route and depth on the surface guide the dig.
Method by evidence
The camera tells us what fix fits.
Useful for sales
Buyers and sellers can document a line’s condition.
Before and after: failed sewer to restored yard
AfterBeforeIllustrative scene created to show a typical condition before and after the work. Drag the handle to slide between them.
From first look to finished ground.
A clear sequence for every job.
- 01
Access the line
A cleanout or opening is used to run the camera into the pipe.
- 02
Record the run
The inspection is recorded with notes on defects, joints and connections.
- 03
Locate and mark
A locator marks the path and depth on the surface where the camera passes.
- 04
Review the findings
We walk through the video and recommend the method that fits.
Services that go together.
C-03TrenchlessTrenchless Pipe RepairNo-dig repair for failing sewer and drain lines, including pipe lining and bursting, planned from a camera inspection and delivered with minimal digging.Trenchless bore
D-01RepairSewer Repair & ReplacementTargeted excavation and replacement of broken, collapsed or root-infested sewer lines, from a short spot repair to a full lateral replacement.Deep excavation
C-06TrenchlessUtility Locating & 811Requesting locates, walking the marks, reviewing plans and mapping private lines so excavation starts with a clear picture of what is buried.Surface work
C-04TrenchlessPipe BurstingReplace old sewer and water lines with new pipe by pulling a bursting head through the old pipe, leaving the yard intact except for…Trenchless boreRead more on this topic.
Older Nashville Neighborhoods and Aging Underground LinesWhat homeowners in older parts of Nashville and Middle Tennessee should know about the lines under their yards.2 min read Tree Roots and Underground LinesWhy roots find pipes, how to protect lines and trees when digging and what to do when roots get in.2 min read 
What Affects the Cost of Utility WorkThe factors that move a price up or down, so you can compare bids on equal terms.2 min read Camera & Pre-Dig Surveys FAQ.
Do I keep the inspection video?
Yes. The recording is yours to share with other contractors or for a second opinion.
Can a camera see everything?
It sees the inside of the pipe it can reach. Very bad bends, blockages or a lack of access can limit it, and we tell you what could not be seen.
Should I inspect before buying a house?
For an older home, a camera inspection of the sewer lateral is a common and wise step. It can reveal costly surprises before closing.
Camera & Pre-Dig Surveys across Middle Tennessee.
Pick your city for its page.
Call 811. Then call us.
Tell us what you are building, fixing or draining and we will suggest a site visit and a plan. The lines get located before the bucket moves.