We use advanced video pipe inspection equipment to accurately diagnose sewer line issues without the guesswork, bringing commercial-grade technical proficiency directly to your home.
When you are experiencing frequent backups, slow drains, or unexplained foul odors in your home, guessing the underlying cause can lead to unnecessary, extensive, and costly excavations. Lovett Plumbing provides expert sewer camera inspection in Portland, OR, designed to pinpoint exactly what is happening underground. Rather than relying on trial and error, our technicians use specialized visual diagnostics to assess the total health of your plumbing system.
Using high-resolution video pipe inspection cameras, our expert technicians carefully navigate your home's main sewer lines to capture real-time, illuminated footage of the pipe's interior walls. This direct visual access allows us to spot aggressive tree root intrusion, pipe bellies (sagging lines), hairline cracks, misaligned joints, and severe blockages with absolute precision. We remove the uncertainty from plumbing diagnostics, providing clear evidence of the problem before we recommend a solution.
We apply the same rigorous standards and commercial-grade diagnostic equipment used in large-scale multifamily environments directly to your residential property. This ensures that you get the most accurate diagnosis possible. By bringing this high level of technical proficiency to the residential sector, our goal is to give you complete peace of mind. You will know exactly what the issue is, exactly where it is located, and exactly what it will take to restore your plumbing system to full working order.
Our experienced technicians have seen it all while serving the Portland area. When we deploy our camera equipment into your lateral lines, we are actively looking for specific defects that cause persistent plumbing failures.
Older homes in mature neighborhoods often suffer from roots seeking moisture inside cast iron or clay pipes. Roots can create massive blockages and eventually crush the pipe entirely.
Ground shifting can cause sections of your pipe to sag, creating a belly where water and waste pool rather than flowing out to the municipal sewer line.
Aging pipes, severe ground movement, or heavy surface loads can cause pipes to crack, fracture, or completely collapse, halting all flow.
Years of pouring fats, oils, and greases down the kitchen sink, combined with mineral scale, can reduce the internal diameter of your pipe until it is completely choked off.
A professional video pipe inspection is the smartest first step in any plumbing diagnostic process. It protects your property, preserves your landscaping, and ultimately protects your wallet in several key ways.
Eliminates Guesswork: In the past, diagnosing a recurring sewer backup often involved digging up sections of a yard just to locate the source of the blockage. Today, a sewer camera inspection completely eliminates that guesswork. By seeing exactly what the problem is, whether it is a collapsed pipe section, a massive grease clog, or heavy root infiltration, and locating its exact depth, we avoid blind digging. This highly targeted approach means we only repair what is actually broken, preserving the integrity of the rest of your plumbing system.
Saves Time and Protects Your Yard: Because the inspection process is non-invasive, we do not need to tear up your manicured landscaping, garden beds, or concrete driveway just to find the issue. We run the flexible camera rod through an existing cleanout or access point in your plumbing system. This allows for a fast, clean, and highly efficient diagnosis. You get the answers you need in a fraction of the time, without the massive disruption that comes with exploratory excavation.
Long-Term Cost Savings: Understanding the exact cost of sewer camera inspection and subsequent repairs is significantly easier when you have visual proof of the problem. A camera inspection is a highly cost-effective preventative measure. Catching a small structural crack or a minor root intrusion early can prevent total pipe failure, saving you from thousands of dollars in emergency plumbing repairs, water damage restoration, and property mitigation later down the road. It allows you to address small maintenance issues before they escalate into full-scale disasters.
Informed Decision Making: Different plumbing problems require entirely different solutions. Whether your system needs high-pressure hydro jetting to clear a stubborn grease blockage or an advanced trenchless pipe repair to fix a collapsed lateral line, the video footage gives us the exact information needed to choose the right path forward. We share this footage with you, ensuring you are fully informed and confident in the recommended repair plan.
At Lovett Plumbing, our approach centers on professional accountability and crystal-clear communication. We want you to understand exactly what we are doing and why. Here is what you can expect when our professional technicians arrive at your home for an inspection.
Our technician arrives promptly, listens carefully to your specific concerns and plumbing history, and locates the best cleanout or access point to enter your sewer line safely. If your home does not have an easily accessible cleanout, we will determine the safest alternative entry point, such as a roof vent or pulling a toilet, to ensure we can properly inspect the main lateral.
We insert a flexible, fiber-optic rod with a high-resolution, waterproof camera on the tip directly into the pipe. As the technician pushes the cable through your sewer system, the camera transmits real-time, brightly lit video to an external color monitor. This allows us to inspect the condition of the pipe walls, evaluate the integrity of the joints, and look for any visual signs of wear, blockages, or structural damage.
If a defect, heavy blockage, or severe root intrusion is found during the video pipe inspection, our equipment does more than just show us the problem. A specialized transmitter located right on the camera head emits a signal to a wand receiver operated by our technician above ground. This allows us to map the exact physical location and the precise depth of the problem area in your yard, driveway, or beneath your foundation.
Once the inspection is complete, we share our findings with you clearly and transparently. We will walk you through the video footage so you can see the condition of the pipes with your own eyes. Based on this visual evidence, we provide expert, written recommendations for professional drain cleaning, routine maintenance, or targeted sewer line repair. Every recommendation is fully backed by our commitment to 5-star service standards 100% of the time.
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Get Your Free EstimateWe had an emergency last night at our community. I called Lovett and got an actual person on the phone right away. The plumber Sarah showed up in short order with a fantastic can do attitude, ready to get to work right away. The drain proved to be a significant challenge to clear but Sarah was bound and determined to clear it for our residents. She was there for hours and would not quit or give up! She even had to leave to grab more equipment and came back working late into the night. She was very thorough and unwavering in her commitment to get the job done. Lovett hires only the best of the best! I would recommend this company to anyone who wants the job done right and right away! I Lovett!!!
Joshua Brunette
Portland, OR
Dan from Gladstone was prompt, courteous, and thorough in diagnosing our plumbing issues and finding a good solution. He was experienced and knowledgeable and offered good advice for maintaining our bath/shower plumbing going forward.
Michael Milch
Gladstone, OR
Brandon was a lifesaver. In just two hours, he figured out what our rental maintenance team and another contractor couldn't—the leak was coming from upstairs. He didn't stop there either. He cleaned up the mess left behind, helped reduce the active leaking, and made sure everything was handled as well as possible on our end.
McKenzie R
Portland, OR
Right before Christmas, we discovered a leaking water main when our water bill was more than 3x the same period last year. On short notice, Lovett was able to get Doug out to make an initial assessment, then Brian got me an estimate without delay. Foreman Steven showed up Monday morning and was able to head off potential delays by thinking creatively. He set things up nicely so that we had water running again by late Tuesday morning!
North Portland Dental
Portland, OR
Tech Justin was very good to work with. Friendly, knowledgeable, good communication through out project. Left job site tidy. Will use Lovett for future projects
Rusty Blythe
Portland, OR
Lovett was dispatched to fix a leaky bathtub faucet in our rental home, and the service I received was top notch! Jill reached out to me quickly and was able to schedule us for the next day. Our plumber Cameron was friendly, gave us heads-up when he would be here so I could secure our furry friends, and was able to resolve the issue no problem! I definitely would recommend Lovett for your plumbing needs.
Hayden Sutherland
Portland, OR
I had a kitchen sink issue. Lovett came out, and Greg was my tech. Very smart and informative. He was efficient and clean. He answered questions. And my sink was cleared up in an hour. I was so thankful for the service and reasonable price. I will use them again for any bigger projects that might come my way. I recommend this Company fully.
Veronica Swehla
Portland, OR
I hadn't lived in my new place for ten days when a pipe broke. Dan came first thing the next morning, cut a 5x10 hole in the wall and capped off the pipe - problem solved! He also took the time to turn down the heat on my hot water heater, and explain the plumbing system to me. I wish I could give him another star.
Carol Wiederrecht
Portland, OR
I had a major issue with my well system and was completely without water. After calling many companies who all said they couldn't help, I reached Ken Williams at Lovett. Ken was immediately attentive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. He helped me troubleshoot the problem and quickly got their equipment scheduled and out here to get the repair underway. His professionalism and genuine care made all the difference.
Erica Ochs
Portland, OR
Tyler came out today to inspect/replace my garbage disposal and it was such a great experience! He made the interaction very personable. He also explained different things about the process along the way and I really appreciated that along with how clean he was. He wore shoe covers and completely cleaned up the underneath of my sink as well as the yuckies in the bottom of my sink. Overall, I highly recommend!!
Amanda D
Portland, OR
Do not let hidden, lingering sewer issues cause major water damage or structural harm to your property. Trust the technical experts who have been serving Portland, OR, and the greater Pacific Northwest since 1997. We apply the precision of commercial plumbing standards to your residential home. With our standard 1-year warranty on workmanship and our unwavering commitment to providing 5-star service 100% of the time, you can be absolutely confident that your plumbing system is in the right hands.
A camera inspection points the way to the right repair. Explore the related services our team performs based on what we find.
When the camera finds a cracked or collapsed line, our team handles targeted spot repairs and full main sewer line replacement.
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If the inspection reveals heavy grease or root buildup, high-pressure hydro jetting scours the pipe walls completely clean.
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For pressurized water leaks behind walls or under slabs, our specialized leak detection equipment pinpoints the exact source.
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