Video Inspections (CCTV)

Above: A project inspecting, recording, and monitoring flow conditions and pipe integrity in a sewer main at Colorado Mesa University.

What is Video Inspection (CCTV)?

Video Inspection service (CCTV) is used to inspect and LOCATE underground water, sewer, and lateral pipelines. CCTV is a great tool for investigating and locating residential and commercial sewer and irrigation lines as well as service lines from the home. Be sure to inspect your sewer service line before buying a home. High-tech cameras are inserted into a pipe and are either manually pushed down the line or driven down the pipe with the use of advanced remote controls. Video inspections are an essential service when it comes to maintaining subsurface infrastructure integrity.

Why would I need a Video Inspection?

Do you have a pipe with a flow problem or an unknown blockage? Are you planning on buying or selling a house and want to know the condition of the sewer service lines? Maybe you have a pipe underground and want to know the condition of it to determine the next steps in your project. Each one of these scenarios would be a perfect application for our Video Inspection services.

What can ACS do for you?

If you have a sewer service line or an irrigation pipe that has an unknown issue, then our Video Inspection service could be for you. We use state-of-the-art cameras and recording equipment to provide our clients with a visual of the conditions inside a pipe or system. Depending on the application or project, ACS has multiple cameras and configurations to suit your needs. Our technicians are able to provide details on project which otherwise would remain unknown. We can use our equipment do detect cracks or defects in a pipe, imperfections such as bellies or misshaped pipe, and even monitor flow conditions. We have the ability to provide a detailed inspection report and recording which is helpful in determining the next steps in a project. Before you waste your time and money digging up and replacing a pipe, let ACS Sewer & Irrigation Services shed some light on the situation!

*Above: Muskrat blocking camera view in a drain pipe

Industries Served

  • Residential

  • Commercial

  • Municipal

  • Private

Applications

  • Sewer pipes

  • Storm lines

  • Irrigation lines

  • Reservoir inspections

Service Equipment Used

  • Mobile 200' Push-Cam

  • Mobile 900' Tractor-Cam

  • Vehicle Mounted 900' Tractor-Cam

  • Vehicle Mounted 900' Lateral Launch Camera

Inspection Capabilities for small pipes 4" to 6" dia.

  • Requires use of our manual feed Mobile Push-Cam

  • Inspect pipe lines 200 linear feet from access point

  • Record video feed to DVD media

  • Effectively discover unknown issues in most systems

Inspection Capabilities for large pipes 8" dia. and larger

  • Requires use of our advanced Tractor-Cam

  • Inspect pipe lines 900 linear feet from access point

  • Record video feed to DVD media

  • Effectively discover unknown issues in most systems

  • Multiple tractor configurations for different size pipes

  • Rotating, self leveling, camera head gives the ability to thoroughly inspect joints, taps, and other conditions that may be present

Inspection Capabilities for laterals 8" to 30" dia.

  • Requires use of our Lateral Launch Camera

  • Dual camera configuration 1 stationary 1 launch

  • Inspect pipe lines 900 linear feet from access point and up the lateral line 200 linear feet

  • Record video feed to DVD media

  • Effectively discover unknown issues in most systems

  • Multiple tractor configurations for different size pipes

  • Launch camera enters laterals from a down stream position.

ACS can inspect, record, and locate pipes at the same time!

*Below: Remote video inspection and recording of a dam's drain pipe with our push-cam, at a reservoir on the slopes of Mt. Sopris, Colorado.