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A leak you can't see is the worst kind. Water shows up on a wall or the floor stays damp near the slab, but the actual break could be feet away. Guessing means tearing out drywall or breaking concrete you didn't need to touch. That's why we start with eyes on the pipe. Our plumber feeds a waterproof camera through your line and watches the inside on a screen, so we find the crack, the root, or the collapse before we swing a single tool.
Around Castroville, Prunedale, and out toward Elkhorn, a lot of homes sit on older clay or cast iron sewer lines. Roots from big yard trees love those joints, and the sandy loam soil out here shifts enough over the years to pull pipes apart at the seams. On the slab-built houses in Marina and Salinas, a hidden leak under the concrete can run for weeks before you notice the warm spot on the floor or the water bill creeping up. The camera tells us which it is.
When we locate a leak, we mark the exact spot on the surface and measure the depth, so the repair is a small, targeted fix instead of a whole-floor project. You see the footage yourself. No mystery, no vague 'trust us.' If the line needs cleaning first, we clear it, then run the camera to confirm it's actually open and not just flowing for the moment.
We cover the whole area, from Moss Landing and Las Lomas to Watsonville, Pajaro, Seaside, and Monterey. A plumber is usually at your door in about 45 minutes, camera and locating gear already in the truck.
When to call us
Water bill jumped and you can't find why
A warm or damp spot on a slab floor
Sewer smell near a drain or in the yard
Drains that clog again right after clearing
Soggy patch of lawn with no rain
Gurgling toilet when you run the sink or shower
Camera inspection & leak locating jobs we handle in Castroville
Push a waterproof camera through the drain or sewer line to inspect it live
Locate hidden leaks under slabs, walls, and yards without guesswork
Mark the exact spot and depth on the surface for a targeted repair
Camera inspection after we clear a clogged line to confirm it's open
Show you the footage and explain what we found
Trace and pinpoint the source before any digging or cutting
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 tearing up my house?
We use a camera in the drain and sewer lines, plus acoustic and electronic locating gear for pressurized water and slab leaks. That lets us pinpoint the spot and depth from the surface, so any cutting or digging is small and aimed right at the problem.
Can the camera go through my sewer line?
Yes. We feed the camera through a cleanout or an accessible fitting and watch the inside of the line on a screen. It shows roots, cracks, bellies, and collapsed sections. If the line is packed, we clear it first, then inspect.
How fast can someone get to me in Castroville?
A plumber is usually at your door in about 45 minutes across Castroville, Prunedale, Marina, Salinas, and the surrounding towns. The camera and locating equipment ride in the truck, so we can diagnose on the first visit.
Do I need a camera inspection if my drains seem fine?
It's worth it if you're buying an older home, dealing with repeat clogs, or have big trees near the sewer line. A quick look now can catch root intrusion or a shifting pipe before it turns into a backup.