What is sewer sonde locating?

Sewer sonde locating uses a transmitter built into a sewer camera to trace the location and depth of sewer lines from the surface.

Do you need to dig to locate the sewer line?

No. Sewer sonde and camera locating is non-destructive and does not require excavation.

Does 811 locate private utilities?

No. 811 typically marks public utilities only. Private utilities such as private water lines, sewer laterals, septic systems, irrigation, propane, and private electrical lines are usually not included.

What is private utility locating?

Private utility locating identifies underground utilities located beyond the public connection point, including private water, sewer, septic, electrical, and other privately owned lines.

Can you locate PVC or non-metallic utilities?

Yes. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is commonly used to locate non-metallic utilities such as PVC and clay pipes, especially when tracer wire is not present.

Can you locate septic tanks and drain fields?

Yes. Septic system locating, including septic tanks and drain fields, is a common service for property planning, repairs, and replacements.

How accurate is utility locating?

Utility locating provides approximate utility locations. Depth, soil conditions, and utility material can affect results. Verification by potholing is recommended before excavation.

Do you provide utility locating near me?

Yes. Twin City Locating provides mobile private utility locating and GPR services throughout Southwest Washington, including multiple counties and surrounding rural areas.

Sewer Sonde & Camera Locating Near Me

Q: Can you locate plastic sewer pipes?

Yes. Sewer sonde locating works on plastic, PVC, ABS, and clay sewer pipes.

Sewer Sonde & Camera Locating Near Me

Sewer sonde and camera locating is used to inspect sewer and drain lines from the inside and accurately locate their position and depth underground. This method is ideal for identifying sewer laterals, cleanouts, breaks, blockages, and line routing before excavation or repair. This method works up to 100' from an accessible cleanout.

What Is Sewer Sonde & Camera Locating?

A sewer camera is inserted into the line through a cleanout or access point. A sonde transmitter built into the camera allows the line to be traced from the surface using a locator, providing accurate location and depth information.

This method is precise, non-destructive, and commonly used for residential and commercial sewer lines.

The plumbing cannot be used during this method. So, unlike Electromagnetic Locating, Ground Penetrating Radar, and Magnetic Locating; the Sewer Sonde and Camera Locate requires not using the target drain line.

When Sewer Sonde Locating Is the Right Choice

Sewer sonde and camera locating is ideal when:

The sewer lateral location is unknown
You need to locate a private sewer line
Excavation or repair is planned
A blockage, break, or offset is suspected
The sewer line is non-metallic (PVC, ABS, clay)

What Can Be Located?

Sewer sonde and camera locating can identify:

Sewer laterals
Breaks, offsets, or collapses
Tie-in points
Line depth and direction
Obstructions and blockages

How Sewer Sonde Locating Works.

A camera is inserted into the sewer line
The camera transmits live video and distance from inside the pipe
A sonde signal is activated
The line and camera head are located from the surface
The sewer path and depth are marked above ground

No digging is required to determine line location.

Sewer Sonde & Camera Pricing

Clear, time-based pricing within Centralia city limits:

Sewer Sonde & Camera Locating

$125 first hour on site
$100 per additional hour, billed in 30-minute increments

Travel (outside Centralia city limits)

$45 per 15 minutes from Centralia City Hall

More information and details on PRICING can be found HERE.

Service Area

Sewer sonde and camera locating services are available near you in Centralia, WA, including Lewis, Thurston, Mason, Pacific, Grays Harbor, and Cowlitz Counties. Statewide service available by request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a cleanout for sewer camera locating?
A: Yes. A cleanout or access point is required to insert the camera.

Q: Can you locate plastic sewer pipes?
A: Yes. The sonde allows plastic and clay sewer lines to be located accurately.

Q: Does this show the condition of the pipe?
A: Yes. The camera provides live video showing pipe condition, blockages, and damage - I can provide the video to the client/homeowner, but I cannot provide expert knowledge on the condition. I use it primarily to locate sewer laterals.

Schedule Sewer Sonde & Camera Locating

Accurate sewer line locating before digging - schedule online or call to confirm availability.