Clay Tile Sewer Line Inspection
Clay tile pipe is laid in short sections, and every joint is a doorway for roots.
- Camera Inspections
- Video recorded
- Middle Tennessee
RECCH 1000:00:00Clay Tile Sewer Inspection explained.
Vitrified clay tile is hard and does not rust, but it is installed in short lengths with a joint every few feet. Over decades the joints shift, mortar or gaskets fail and tree roots find the moisture inside.
We inspect clay laterals and mains for root intrusion, cracked or broken sections, offset joints and sags. The camera shows whether the pipe is a good candidate for cleaning, lining or targeted repair.
The deliverables.
Every joint checked
The camera passes each joint so none is skipped.
Shows root problems
See where roots enter and how heavy they are.
Identifies repair zones
Often only a few sections need attention.
Cheaper than guessing
A targeted fix beats replacing the whole run.
Surface vs camera: offset joint
Above ground Camera viewIllustrative visual. Drag the handle to slide between what you see above ground and what the camera sees below.
How it runs.
A clear sequence from first look to final walkthrough.
- 01
Open the cleanout
Start at the clean-out or the first drain access.
- 02
Scope joint by joint
The camera records each section and joint.
- 03
Log defects
We note roots, cracks and offsets by distance.
- 04
Plan the fix
Cleaning, lining, spot repair or replacement.
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Can roots be removed?
Yes, with cutting or hydro-jetting. Roots usually come back at joints that stay open, which is why the camera matters.
Does clay always fail?
No. Many clay lines last many decades. The inspection decides about yours.
Do you do the repair?
We inspect and diagnose, and we send the footage to the contractor you choose.
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