In Gilbert, the town's Public Works Wastewater Division runs the public sewer, while the pipe leaving your house is the owner's plumbing. A camera inspection shows what is happening inside that pipe, from a belly holding waste to a separated joint, so any repair can be planned precisely. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Gilbert.
What happens when you call
Your call is routed to an independent local plumber who serves Gilbert. Expect a few questions: which drains are slow, whether anything has backed up into a tub or shower, and whether you know where the cleanout is. Most Gilbert homes have an exterior cleanout near the front wall or along the side yard. The plumber feeds a flexible cable with a lighted camera head through it and watches a live picture as the camera travels toward the street.
If the line is full of standing water, it usually gets opened first with a cable or jetter. Once the lens has a clear view, the plumber notes the distance to anything unusual, and a locator above ground can pick up the camera's signal to mark the spot and depth.
Cost factors
- Access: a clear cleanout versus pulling a toilet to get in
- Any clearing needed before filming
- Length of the run, which grows on larger lots
- Whether you want the defect marked on the surface and the video saved
Local conditions in Gilbert
Gilbert is one of the younger large communities in the Valley. Census-based figures put its median home at about 2003, with only around 4% built before 1980. That makes plastic the usual drain material here, and plastic problems look different on camera than old cast iron. The common findings are bellies where soil settled after construction, joints that shifted, debris from wipes or grease caught at a low spot, and damage from later yard projects. A smaller set of homes near the Heritage District and older parts of town can still have older materials.
For a problem on the public side, the town's wastewater emergency contact is Public Works at 480-503-6400 during weekday business hours, and the Police non-emergency line at 480-503-6500 after hours. Questions about permits for any repair that follows go to the Town of Gilbert Development Services One Stop Shop.
Before the plumber arrives
- Find the cleanout cap and clear plants, gravel or toys away from it
- Hold off on laundry and long showers if drains are backing up
- Note which fixtures acted up first
- Have any old inspection reports or repair receipts handy
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Gilbert
Can a fairly new house have problems a camera would find?
Who do I call if sewage is coming out of a manhole or into the street?
What if I can't find a cleanout on my property?
How long does a sewer camera inspection usually take?
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