When you have a drainage issue, the old way of fixing it involved a lot of guesswork and even more digging. But technology has changed the game.
Hargrave’s Plumbing was recently featured in a national Yahoo Local article titled “How a Sewer Camera Inspection Can Protect Your Pipes — and Your Home.”
In the feature, our owner Travis Hargrave explains why “seeing is believing” when it comes to the health of your home’s underground infrastructure.
No More Guesswork in Your Yard
For homeowners in Lafayette and Youngsville, a sewer backup used to mean an expensive “search and destroy” mission. Plumbers would have to dig up sections of the yard just to find the problem.
As Travis shares in the Yahoo Local article, a sewer camera inspection allows us to pinpoint the exact location and nature of the issue without ever breaking ground. Whether it’s a cracked cast-iron pipe in an older Lafayette neighborhood or a joint separation in a newer Youngsville home, the camera tells the whole story.
Why a Camera Inspection Matters (Especially in Acadiana)
Our South Louisiana soil is notorious for shifting, and our ancient oak trees have roots that are always looking for water. Travis highlights three main reasons why a camera inspection is your home’s best defense:
- Stop Recurring Clogs: If you’re calling a plumber every few months to clear the same drain, you don’t have a “clog”—you have a structural problem. The camera reveals if it’s root intrusion, a “belly” in the pipe, or a collapse.
- Home Buying Peace of Mind: We always recommend a “Sewer Lateral Inspection” for anyone buying a home in the Acadiana region. Most standard home inspections don’t look at the underground pipes. The last thing you want is a five-figure repair right after moving in!
- The First Step to Pipe Lining: As the leaders in Trenchless Pipe Lining in Lafayette, we use these cameras to ensure your pipes are candidates for our “no-dig” repair solutions.
What to Expect During an Inspection
When the Hargrave team arrives at your home, we use a high-resolution, waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable. We feed it through your “clean-out” and watch the live feed on a monitor.
Travis notes in the article that this process is fast, clean, and incredibly accurate. We can even save the footage to show you exactly what we see, so you can make an informed decision about your repairs.
Trust Acadiana’s Diagnostic Experts
Being featured by Yahoo Local is a great honor, but our real pride comes from helping our neighbors avoid unnecessary digging and stress. As the “Acadiana’s Choice” Best Plumber for two years running, we are committed to using the best technology to save you time and money.
Do you have a “mystery” drainage problem? Don’t let a plumber guess—let us show you exactly what’s happening.
Call Hargrave’s Plumbing today at 337-344-3920 or schedule your Sewer Camera Inspection at www.hargravesplumbing.com.
