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A leak you can't see is the worst kind. The water bill climbs, a patch of yard stays soggy, or a spot on the slab feels warm under your feet. Guessing where the problem sits means tearing up floors and walls you didn't need to touch. A camera changes that. We feed a waterproof scope through the line and watch the pipe on screen, so we know the exact spot before we lift a single tile.
Older homes around Downtown Hollister and San Juan Bautista often run clay or cast iron sewer lines, and roots love to sneak into the joints. The heavy clay soil out toward Tres Pinos and Paicines shifts as it dries through our long dry summers, and that movement cracks pipe and pulls fittings apart. Our plumber marks the depth and location on the surface with a locator, then tells you straight what's causing it: roots, a belly in the line, a crack, or a bad connection.
For pressurized water lines and slab leaks, we listen with acoustic gear and check pressure to trace the leak to a small area instead of a whole room. You see the footage yourself. No mystery, no upselling a dig you don't need. If a repair is the next step, we walk you through the options for spot repair, sewer service, or repiping right there.
We cover Ridgemark, Aromas, Prunedale, and up the corridor through Gilroy, San Martin, Morgan Hill, Watsonville, and Salinas. One visit to find it, and a clear plan to fix it.
When to call us
Water bill jumped with no change in how you use water
A soggy or extra-green patch in the yard that never dries
Sewer that keeps backing up after you clear it
Warm spot on the floor or the sound of running water in the walls
Slow drains in more than one fixture at once
You're about to buy a home and want the sewer line checked
Camera inspection & leak locating jobs we handle in Hollister
Camera run through the sewer or drain line to spot roots, cracks, and blockages
Surface locating to mark the exact spot and depth of the problem
Acoustic and pressure testing to trace hidden water and slab leaks
On-screen footage you can watch so you see what we see
Camera inspection after clearing a line to confirm it's clean
A plain-English rundown of what we found and what fixing it takes
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what's going on. We'll confirm the scope and give you a free, no-obligation quote before any work starts.
Common questions
How do you find a leak without digging up my yard?
For sewer and drain lines we run a camera down the pipe and mark the trouble spot on the surface with a locator, including how deep it is. For pressurized water and slab leaks we use acoustic listening and pressure checks to narrow it to a small area. That way any digging is targeted, not a guess.
Should I get a camera inspection before buying a house?
Yes, especially with older homes in Hollister and San Juan Bautista that may have clay or cast iron sewer lines. A camera shows roots, cracks, or a sagging line before you close, so you know what you're taking on. We can inspect and give you the footage the same visit.
Can a camera check on any pipe in my house?
Cameras are made for sewer and drain lines that are a couple inches wide or larger. Small water supply lines are too narrow for the scope to fit, so for those we use acoustic and pressure equipment to locate the leak instead.
How fast can someone come out?
A plumber is usually at your door in about 45 minutes across Hollister and nearby areas like Ridgemark, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill. If water's still running or a line is backing up, shut off the supply and call so we can help you limit the damage.