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Drain camera inspection

A drain that always blocks at the same point has a physical cause: a root, an offset joint, a reverse slope or a collapsed section. Clearing it fixes the symptom; the camera shows the cause.

It is also what keeps you from digging blind. In Carignan the by-law goes further: the City “intervenes only once a plumber or drain-clearing contractor establishes that the problem is located” on the municipal side. No finding, no intervention.

The inspection locates the defect, its depth and its distance — and establishes whether the section at fault is yours or the City's.

Does this sound familiar?

  • The same drain blocks several times a year
  • Clearing it only holds for a few months
  • You are buying a house and want to know the drain's condition
  • Tree roots are close to the connection's route
  • The basement backed up with no clear explanation
  • You need to show the City where the problem is

How we work

  1. We access the drain

    Through an existing clean-out where there is one, otherwise the nearest access point — with no destructive work.

  2. We travel the line

    The camera runs up the drain and shows the interior live: joints, slope, roots, deposits and any breaks.

  3. We locate the defect

    Distance and depth are recorded, so any repair targets the right point rather than an exploratory trench.

  4. We show you what we saw

    You see the same image we do. It also serves as the finding when the question is whether the section at fault is private or municipal.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does my drain always block in the same place?
Because there is almost always a physical defect at that point: insufficient slope, an offset joint, a root through the pipe, or buildup on a rough section. Clearing it fixes the symptom for a few months; the camera identifies what actually needs correcting.
Is an inspection useful before buying a house?
Yes, and it is one of the best moments to do it. The sewer connection's condition appears in no standard pre-purchase inspection, and replacing a drain is one of the most expensive repairs a house can need.
Can you tell whether the problem is mine or the City's?
That is precisely what the inspection establishes. The recorded distance places the defect relative to your property line — and in Carignan, that finding is the condition for the City to step in.
Does the drain need clearing before inspection?
Often yes: a full or obstructed line cannot be filmed usefully. In that case clearing comes first, and the camera then serves to understand why the blockage formed.

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