We snake a camera through your line and pinpoint the leak or blockage on the same visit, so you know exactly what's wrong before anyone starts digging.
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When a drain keeps backing up or your water bill climbs for no reason, guessing gets expensive. We push a small waterproof camera through your pipe and watch a live picture of what's happening underground. Cracked clay pipe, tree roots, a belly holding water, a broken joint under the slab. You see it on the screen too, so there's no mystery about what needs fixing.
For a hidden leak, we use listening gear and line tracing to mark the exact spot, then flag it right on your floor or in the yard. That means we dig or cut in one place instead of tearing up half the house to find it. A lot of older homes around Gonzales and Soledad have original cast iron or clay sewer lines, and the shifting valley soil can pull joints apart over the years. A camera tells us if you've got one bad spot or a run that's due for repiping.
We serve Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Chualar, Salinas, Prunedale, Castroville, and the rest of the valley. Call and a plumber can be at your door in about 45 minutes. We locate the problem, show you the footage, and walk you through your options before any real work starts.
When to call us
A drain that clogs again days after you clear it
Water bill jumping with no leak you can see
Wet spots, warm floors, or the sound of running water inside a wall
Sewage smell in the yard or backing up in the lowest drain
Soggy patch of lawn that never dries out
Old cast iron or clay pipes and you're planning a remodel
Camera inspection & leak locating jobs we handle in Gonzales
Live camera run through the sewer or drain line
Camera inspection after clearing a stubborn line to confirm the cause
Electronic leak locating for slab and underground leaks
Surface marking of the exact leak or blockage spot
Recorded footage so you can see the problem yourself
A plain-language rundown of repair options
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 the camera actually find the problem?
We feed a flexible camera line into a cleanout or drain and watch a screen as it travels. We can read the depth and location from the surface, so when we spot a break or root intrusion, we mark exactly where it is in the yard or under the slab.
Do you have to dig to find a hidden leak?
No. We use acoustic listening equipment and line tracing to pinpoint the leak before touching anything. Once we've marked the spot, any digging or cutting happens in that one small area instead of across your whole floor or yard.
Can a camera go through my slab pipes?
Yes, as long as there's an access point like a cleanout or a fixture we can open up. For slab leaks we usually pair the camera with electronic leak detection to nail down the location under the concrete.
Will the inspection tell me if I need to repipe?
It gives you a clear picture. If we see one isolated crack, that's a spot repair. If the footage shows the whole line is failing or full of root breaks, we'll tell you straight and go over repiping so you can decide.