See What Is Blocking Your Drains

When drains back up repeatedly in your Longview and surrounding areas homes, or when toilets and sinks all slow down at the same time, the problem often lies deep inside your sewer line where you cannot see it. Traditional troubleshooting involves snaking the line and hoping the blockage clears, but that approach does not tell you whether roots have invaded the pipe, whether the line has collapsed, or whether grease and debris have hardened into a permanent obstruction. Without knowing the cause, you waste time and money on temporary fixes that fail within weeks.

Thomas and Young Plumbing Services, LLC uses video camera inspections to send live footage through your sewer or drain line in Longview and surrounding areas, revealing the exact location and nature of the problem. The camera identifies blockages, cracks, root intrusion, and belly sags that trap waste, and the footage provides a clear record you can review before deciding on repairs. This service eliminates guesswork and prevents unnecessary excavation across your yard or foundation.

If you are dealing with recurring clogs, slow drains throughout your home, or foul odors that snaking has not resolved, learn more about scheduling a camera inspection to get clear answers.

The inspection begins by feeding a flexible cable with a waterproof camera through your cleanout or drain opening in Longview and surrounding areas, transmitting real-time video to a monitor as it travels through the pipe. Thomas and Young Plumbing Services, LLC watches for obstructions, structural damage, and material buildup, noting the depth and location of each issue so repairs can be targeted rather than exploratory.

After the inspection, you know whether your line needs cleaning, spot repair, or full replacement, and you understand why the problem keeps happening. The footage often reveals tree roots that have broken through joints, sections of pipe that have collapsed from settling soil, or hardened grease that mechanical snakes cannot remove.

This service is also useful during property evaluations before purchase, allowing you to assess the condition of underground plumbing without relying on seller disclosures. The inspection does not fix the problem itself, but it provides the information needed to choose the most effective and cost-efficient solution. You avoid paying for repairs that do not address the actual cause and gain a documented record of your line condition for future reference.

Homeowners in Longview and surrounding areas often ask about camera inspections when they are frustrated by recurring drain problems or preparing to buy a property with older plumbing.

Most inspections in Longview and surrounding areas take thirty minutes to an hour depending on the length of the line and the number of turns and junctions. You receive footage and a summary of findings before the technician leaves.

Schedule an inspection when drains back up repeatedly after snaking, when you smell sewage near your foundation, or before purchasing a home in Longview and surrounding areas to assess the condition of hidden plumbing. It is also useful after major tree removal to check for root damage.

Thomas and Young Plumbing Services, LLC provides camera inspection services in Longview and surrounding areas, helping homeowners diagnose sewer and drain problems accurately before committing to costly repairs. Get in touch to schedule an inspection and see exactly what is happening inside your lines.