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For multifamily property managers and commercial facility directors, plumbing guesswork is not an option. A commercial drain camera inspection is the most effective way to identify the root cause of recurring plumbing issues without destructive digging. You should schedule an inspection if your facility experiences frequent backups, multiple slow-draining fixtures, foul odors permeating the property, or unexplained foundational moisture.
Additionally, if you are acquiring a new commercial asset, a pre-purchase sewer inspection is a critical step in your due diligence process.
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We inspect the heavy-duty commercial sewer mains connecting your facility to the municipal system. Our inspection identifies structural weaknesses, dense blockages, and necessary repairs before they force a total system failure.
Our cameras navigate the lateral lines running from individual units in multifamily complexes out to the main sewer, identifying localized issues before one unit's problem affects adjacent tenants.
Pre-purchase sewer inspections are a critical step in commercial property due diligence. We also offer preventative scoping programs to catch developing issues before they trigger emergency repairs.
An efficient process built to minimize disruption to your property and tenants, from scheduling to final report delivery.
Our team arrives with advanced self-leveling camera equipment at a time that minimizes disruption to your tenants.
We insert the high-resolution camera into the access point and feed it through your plumbing lines, recording in real-time.
Integrated radio frequency locators track the camera head, pinpointing the exact depth and surface location of any damage.
We provide comprehensive video files and written reports for municipal compliance, insurance, and internal records.
For findings that need action, we pre-schedule the repair, jetting, or rehab work directly off the inspection report. For clean lines, we set a recurring inspection interval so issues are caught before they become emergencies.
Our self-leveling camera systems are engineered to detect the full spectrum of commercial sewer defects. Every inspection produces clear video evidence and a written findings report your team can act on immediately.
Our cameras maintain a perfectly upright image throughout every bend and junction, delivering diagnostic-grade video from even the most complex commercial plumbing layouts.
Two situations bring most homeowners to a camera inspection. The first is a line that keeps backing up. Cabling clears it, everything is fine for a few weeks or a few months, and then it is not. That pattern almost always means a structural cause the cable is passing through, and the camera is how you find out which one rather than paying for the same visit four times a year.
The second is buying a house. A standard home inspection does not include the inside of the sewer lateral, which means the single most expensive component on the property is also the one nobody looked at. A pre-purchase sewer scope is a short appointment that shows you what you are about to inherit: a root-packed clay line, a bellied section, or a lateral somebody has already patched badly. Doing it before closing gives you something to negotiate with. Doing it after closing gives you a bill.
Practically: the inspection runs through your existing cleanout, so nothing is dug up to perform it, and it typically takes one to two hours including setup, the run, locating any defect and going through the footage with you. You keep the footage. That copy is useful as leverage in a purchase negotiation and useful later as a baseline to compare a future inspection against.
Commercial properties have complex plumbing networks that require specialized expertise. We have the capability to scope and assess a wide variety of underground and interior lines.
We inspect the heavy-duty commercial sewer mains connecting your facility to the municipal system. Because these lines handle massive daily volumes, they are highly susceptible to wear. Our inspection identifies structural weaknesses, dense blockages, and necessary repairs before they force a total system failure.
Our cameras navigate the lateral lines running from individual units in multifamily complexes out to the main sewer. Essential for property managers maintaining proper flow across large apartment or condo buildings, we identify localized issues before one unit's problem affects adjacent tenants.
To prevent flooding and environmental compliance issues during heavy Pacific Northwest rains, we inspect stormwater facilities and lines. Regular scoping ensures these critical pathways are clear of debris, sediment, and organic buildup, keeping your property compliant with municipal regulations.
Essential for restaurants, hospitality venues, gyms, and industrial facilities, commercial floor drains are prone to unique challenges. We scope these lines to locate stubborn grease blockages, foreign object obstructions, and hard-scale buildup that standard methods cannot resolve.
For property managers, municipal directors, and industrial facility operators, verbal confirmation of a plumbing issue is never enough. Following every inspection, you receive high-quality digital video files and comprehensive written documentation detailing every finding.
This exact paperwork is essential for presenting budget requirements to HOA boards, filing accurate insurance claims, or proving compliance to municipal and environmental authorities. You get the undeniable data needed to make confident, informed maintenance decisions.
We provide high-quality digital video files of the complete inspection, with every inch of the pipe documented for your permanent records.
A detailed written report documents every defect type, location, and severity, with clear recommendations for repair, maintenance, or cleaning.
Using RF locators, we provide the exact depth and surface location of any issue, so contractors know precisely where to work without unnecessary excavation.
Our documentation package is accepted by the Portland Water Bureau and surrounding regional authorities for public works preparations and health code compliance.
If our camera inspection reveals a problem, you never have to scramble for a secondary vendor. We have the in-house capabilities, equipment, and expertise to fix it immediately.
If the inspection reveals a line heavily blocked by grease, scale, or tree roots, we immediately transition to clearing it. Our commercial rooter and high-pressure hydro jetting services scour the interior pipe walls, restoring full original capacity.
If the camera reveals a collapsed or severely compromised pipe, we offer trenchless pipe bursting, replacing the broken line entirely underground by pulling a new smooth HDPE pipe into place with minimal surface excavation.
For complex structural failures, municipal compliance mandates, or completely collapsed systems, our excavation and commercial site work teams handle complete sanitary sewer rehabilitation: from the initial dig to final concrete or asphalt restoration.
Sewer camera inspection is one component of our complete commercial plumbing services. Explore the full range of solutions for your property.
Trusted by property managers and businesses across the Pacific Northwest.
“Josh and Matt in excavation worked with me to camera the line, dig, shore, jackhammer, repair, and refill, all within the constraints of a public facility. Lovett consistently exceeds expectations.”
Facilities Mgr., Lan Su Chinese Garden
“Lovett’s technician Lonny Maxwell used a scope and water jet to remove a concrete blockage 50 feet out — the previous plumber said we’d have to dig up the parking lot. Lovett saved us thousands of dollars.”
Business Owner, Portland
These guys were extraordinary, Gary and his crew worked through the night to restore water and sewage to 26 homes. A dedicated crew that didn’t just clock out after 8 hours. I’ll recommend Lovett to anyone needing a professional, knowledgeable crew for a tough situation.
Columbia Way West
Common questions from property managers about commercial sewer camera inspections.
We recommend annual sewer line scoping for most commercial and multifamily properties. High-traffic facilities such as restaurants, hotels, and industrial plants may benefit from inspections every 6 months. Pre-purchase inspections should always be performed before acquiring a commercial property.
We use advanced self-leveling video cameras designed for commercial-diameter piping. The self-leveling feature ensures the image remains perfectly upright as the camera navigates the complex layouts of commercial plumbing systems, providing a clear view of pipe conditions.
In most cases, yes. Our camera inspection pinpoints the exact location and nature of the problem, allowing us to deploy targeted trenchless solutions like pipe bursting or directional drilling instead of opening a full trench. This saves significant time and money.
Yes. Following every inspection, we provide full compliance documentation including video files and detailed written reports. These are accepted by the Portland Water Bureau and surrounding regional water authorities for public works preparations and health code compliance.
Absolutely. Our radio frequency locators track the camera head from above ground, pinpointing the exact depth and surface location of any issue, all without disturbing your parking lot, landscaping, or interior flooring.
Root intrusion through pipe joints, cracked and collapsed sections, offset joints letting soil in, bellied or sagging pipe that holds standing water, hardened grease and mineral scale restricting the bore, and active leaks or infiltration points. It also confirms pipe material and general condition, which matters when you are deciding between cleaning a line and replacing it.
It is strongly recommended, because a standard home inspection does not cover the inside of the sewer lateral. That leaves the single most expensive underground component on the property as the one nobody looked at. A pre-purchase scope identifies a root-packed clay line, a bellied section or a badly done previous repair while you still have the ability to negotiate about it.
For the same reason, yes. Underground assets are typically the least documented part of a commercial building and the most expensive to put right. Scoping the mains, laterals and storm lines during due diligence puts a real condition and a real remaining life against an asset that is otherwise a line item nobody has verified.
Plan on one to two hours for a residential lateral. That includes setup, locating the access point, running the camera, locating and marking any defect, and going through the footage with you. Commercial properties, multi-lateral buildings and long runs take longer and are scheduled by the property rather than by the fixture.
Yes. You get the video of the run and a written findings report, as part of the inspection rather than as an extra. People use it in purchase negotiations, to get a competing quote on a repair, to support an insurance claim, and as a baseline to compare a future inspection against.
Dispatch reads every request and the right crew calls you back. For an active leak or backup, call instead.
Read by our dispatch team, normally answered within one business day. For an active leak or backup, call 971-204-8148 instead.
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