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A leak you can hear but can't see is the worst kind. Same with a drain that clears for a week and then backs up again. Guessing means tearing open walls or digging up the yard hoping you got the right spot. A camera takes the guessing out. We feed a waterproof scope down the line and watch a live picture of what's happening underground or behind the wall.
Older lines around Monterey give us plenty of work. The homes near Old Town and Cannery Row often run cast iron or clay pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Out toward Del Monte Beach and Marina, sandy soil shifts and pulls joints apart. On the slab homes in Skyline Forest and Monterey Vista, a leak under the concrete can hide for months while your water bill creeps up. The camera and our acoustic and pressure gear show us the exact spot, down to the foot.
When the plumber arrives, usually inside 45 minutes, they'll ask what you've noticed and get the scope running. You'll see the screen too. We mark the location above ground, measure the depth, and lay out your options in plain terms. No cracking open a wall until we know it's the right wall.
We cover the whole Peninsula, from Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach to Seaside, Sand City, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley, and Salinas. If you've got a leak you can't find or a line that won't stay clear, we'll find out why.
When to call us
Water bill jumped and you can't spot the reason
A drain clears, then backs up again a few days later
Damp spot, warm floor, or the sound of running water with everything off
Sewage smell in the yard or near a floor drain
You're planning a repair and want to know what's in the pipe first
Recurring clogs in the same line no matter how often it's snaked
Camera inspection & leak locating jobs we handle in Monterey
Live camera run through drain, sewer, or supply lines
Locating and marking the exact spot and depth above ground
Acoustic and pressure testing for hidden slab and wall leaks
Camera inspection after clearing a line to confirm the cause
Checking for root intrusion, cracks, bellies, and offset joints
A clear walkthrough of what we saw and what fixing it involves
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
Can you find a leak without breaking anything?
Most of the time, yes. The camera and our locating gear let us pinpoint the spot from outside the wall or slab. We only open up the area once we know exactly where the problem is, which keeps repairs smaller.
My drain keeps clogging in the same place. Will a camera help?
That's a classic case for it. Repeat clogs usually mean roots, a cracked section, or a low spot in the pipe holding water. The camera shows which one it is so you fix the cause instead of snaking it every month.
Do you inspect sewer lines before I buy or sell a home?
Yes. We run the camera through the main sewer line and show you the condition on screen. It's a smart check on older Peninsula homes with clay or cast iron pipe before you commit.
How fast can someone get here?
We aim to have a plumber at your door in about 45 minutes across Monterey and the surrounding towns. Call and tell us what's going on and we'll head your way.