Storm Drain Camera Inspection for Properties and Lots
Storm lines carry rain away from roofs, lots and streets. If they fail, water goes where you do not want it.
- Camera Inspections
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- Middle Tennessee
RECCH 0800:00:00Storm Drain Camera Inspection explained.
Storm drains, downspout lines, culverts and catch basins have to move large volumes of water quickly. Over time they fill with sediment, get crushed by trucks, invaded by roots or separated at the joints.
We inspect storm lines with crawler cameras sized to the pipe, recording what is inside: silt depth, cracks, displaced joints and blockages. Findings help you decide whether to clean, repair or redesign.
The deliverables.
Finds hidden blockages
Silt and debris that standing water alone cannot reveal.
Protects structures
Catch failing lines before they undermine pavement or foundations.
Good for HOAs and lots
Documentation for boards, managers and engineers.
Guides cleaning
Know where jetting or vacuuming is needed.
Surface vs camera: collapsed pipe
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
Access the structure
Open the catch basin, inlet or cleanout safely.
- 02
Crawl the pipe
A crawler records the line and its slope.
- 03
Note silt and defects
Depth of sediment, cracks and displaced joints are logged.
- 04
Recommend
Cleaning, repair or further study.
Often paired with this.
FILE B-06 PropertyHOA & Multi-UnitCondos and townhomes share lines. When one fails, the whole building feels it, so inspect the shared pipes…Open file 
FILE A-13 InspectCrawler CameraA small tracked robot drives the pipe, keeps the picture upright and goes farther than a push cable.Open file 
FILE E-03 VerifyCleaning & Hydro-JettingHigh-pressure water scours grease, scale and roots from the pipe wall, and the camera proves what it did.Open file FILE D-06 DiagnoseCollapsed PipeA collapse can look like a clog. The camera tells you which it is and exactly where the…Open file Read more on this topic.
FIELD NOTE 032 Commercial & MaintenanceDrain Maintenance for Multi-Unit BuildingsShared lines make shared problems. How boards and managers can stay ahead of them.2 min read FIELD NOTE 033 Commercial & MaintenanceHydro-Jetting Before a Camera InspectionWhen the pipe is too dirty to see, cleaning first gets you a real look.2 min read 
FIELD NOTE 035 Commercial & MaintenanceAn Annual Sewer Maintenance ScheduleA simple yearly routine for homes, rentals and businesses that keeps small problems small.2 min read Storm Drain Inspection FAQ.
Can you inspect a culvert under a driveway?
Often yes, if we can reach an opening at either end. We confirm access when you call.
Is storm drain different from sewer?
Yes. Storm lines carry rainwater only and must never be connected to the sanitary sewer.
Do you do the cleaning too?
We can tell you what needs cleaning, and many lines can be jetted before the camera runs.
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