SEWER LINE LOCATION SERVICES

KNOW WHAT’S UNDERGROUND BEFORE YOU DIG OR BUY

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How It Works:

SEWER LINE LOCATE

We use modern radio frequency technology to find the depth and paths of your sewer line, and we can visually mark out the line on the property with paint and flags.

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OPTIONAL SEWER SCOPE INSPECTION

A locate is often combined with a sewer scope, as a video inspection of the line can offer more insight into the condition. A sewer scope and line locate can also be done at the same time.

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When Do You Need a Sewer Line Locate?

  • Before Landscaping or Hardscaping

    Striking underground lines is a major (and costly) risk if you do things like installing a patio, retaining wall, fence, or planting deep-root trees without mapping your pipes first. Locate the exact paths and depths so your crew can dig safely.

  • Prior to Home Remodels or Additions

    Planning a basement finish, room addition, or new driveway? Knowing where your main sewer line sits can prevent expensive redesigns mid-project and protect your structural foundation from accidental line damage.

  • Before Buying or Selling a Home

    Standard home inspectors can’t see underground. Combining a camera inspection with a line locate gives buyers complete clarity on pipe condition and precise location, giving you leverage during closing negotiations.

  • When Facing Recurring Backups

    If your drains back up repeatedly, the issue could be an isolated break, severe root intrusion, low spot in the line, or pipe collapse. Locating the exact position of the issue allows for a targeted spot-repair rather than tearing up your entire yard.

  • Before Excavation or Trenchless Repairs

    If your pipe needs repair or replacement, contractors need to know where to break ground. Precise surface mapping drastically limits lawn destruction and keeps labor costs down by eliminating exploratory digging.

  • Resolving Property Line & Utility Disputes

    Sewer lines sometimes cross neighbor boundaries or connect unexpectedly to municipal mains. Mapping your line creates an accurate visual plot to settle liability or easement questions before work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A sewer line locate involves inserting a specialized transmitter (or transponder) into the line. A technician then uses a handheld receiver above ground to pinpoint the exact depth, path, and location of the pipe, or the exact spot of a block or break.

  • Locating your main sewer line prevents accidental strikes during excavation, concrete pouring, landscaping, or planting deep-root trees. Hitting a line can lead to thousands of dollars in emergency repairs and hazardous sewage backups.

  • A camera inspection and sewer line locate are two different services, though they are often combined. A sewer camera lets us view the inside of your pipes, while a full location service pinpoints where that pipe is sitting under your lawn or slab. We frequently pair video inspections with surface locating to map out precise repair paths.

  • Modern radio-frequency locating tools are extremely accurate, typically pin-pointing the position and depth of a pipe within a few inches. This minimizes damage to the lawn or property by restricting necessary digging to the exact spot of the issue.

  • Yes. We provide our clients with a full digital copy of the sewer inspection video along with a detailed report outlining our findings and recommendations.

WHAT ELSE MR. PLUNGER CAN HELP WITH:

  • Image of a sink or bathtub draining slowly.

    SLOW DRAINS
    Kitchen, bathrooms, or laundry room draining slowly? We’ll find and clear the clog to get everything draining normally.

  • A Littleton residential sewer main line backing up dirty water, sludge, and sewage.

    MAIN LINE BACKUPS
    Toilets or drains backing up with sewer or dirty water? We’ll clean the necessary lines to get everything flowing smoothly again.

  • Image of a sewer and drain cleaning specialist performing a sewer scope camera inspection in Littleton, CO.

    CAMERA INSPECTIONS
    Are you worried about the integrity or your line, or want to confirm its condition before a sale? We’ll scope & provide copies.

  • Image of drain cleaning specialist removing a drain snake full of tree roots from a sewer main line pipe.

    TREE ROOT INTRUSION
    Roots can cause major blockages and pipeline damage. We’ll remove them and help prevent future problems.

  • Image of a commercial sewer line.

    SECOND OPINION
    We don’t do line repairs, so you can trust that we won’t upsell you on unnecessary work and will always give an honest opinion.

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Image of two sewer and drain cleaning specialists inserting the a sewer scope camera into a property's main line. One of the men is holding the sewer camera monitor with the pipe interior visible on the screen.
A green utility flag and green spray paint line marking the location of the sewer line above ground in a well-manicured Denver yard.
Image of sewer camera equipment with sewer camera line inserted into a residential sewer cleanout access port.
Image of a sewer and drain cleaning specialist inserting professional sewer camera equipment into a sewer cleanout access to sewer mainline.