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It’s important for sewer pipes to be mostly dry when not in use, and in our line of business, it’s not uncommon to see water collecting in piping.

There are a few reasons this can happen, but a common cause are dips, or sags in your lines. If severe enough, debris, paper and other materials can collect in the water-filled dip causing backups and headaches. In these situations, something needs to be done.

Using our high-quality inspection cameras, Omni Eye can provide a clear image of dips and mark the exact area aboveground so repair personnel can quickly and precisely infiltrate and fix the issue without tearing up more than necessary, saving you time and money.

A lot has changed over the years when it comes to plumbing material. As a piping inspection company who has been around for a long time, we’ve seen them all and it’s safe to say, PVC reigns above the rest.

Other materials can still be effective, but when it comes to updating plumbing or installing new, PVC is the preferred choice among septic professionals.

If you are experiencing plumbing issues like leaks or drain backups, it may be from failing, outdated pipes. So, if you’re unsure about your pipes or think it’s time for an overhaul, contact us for an inspection. Omni Eye will provide a professional and thorough video inspection of your home or businesses plumbing and tell you exactly what you’re dealing with. We provide an unbiased opinion on the status of your plumbing and will provide sound advice if updates are needed or not.

Pre-purchase inspections are crucial parts of buying a home, but they often don’t include a good look into plumbing. Omni Eye is here to assist realtors and homebuyers with a quality inspection, so they know exactly what they are selling or buying.

Preston Larus, a local realtor has this to say about Omni Eye services –

“As a realtor, I have seen more than my share of plumbing videos. No one does nearly as good a job as Omni Eye. The thing we take for granted with Omni Eye – like orientation of the picture (where “up” is really up), to the lighting, the distance readout, the narration with explanation and interpretation – are usually missing with other companies. Omni Eye is the best I’ve seen, ever. Grateful to his eye looking out for me and my clients.”

An Omni Eye inspection can give realtors the confidence to sell and buyers the feel-good feeling of knowing exactly what they are investing

Accidents happen. Items we value sometimes end up where we don’t want them, like down the sink or shower drain, or flushed down the toilet by the hands of a toddler having fun. No matter how it happened, the result is the same, that pit-in-your-stomach feeling of dread.

But fear not, down the drain doesn’t mean lost forever. Omni Eye is only a phone call away and has the equipment to locate the exact location of your lost item. Who knows, we might also find a few things you didn’t know about. Sometimes a lost item is the perfect excuse for a complete and thorough plumbing inspection!

Getting your home or business’s pipes cleaned is an easy way to prolong their life and keep proper flow. But what happens when you hire a company to clean your pipes and they leave immediately when finished? How do you know if the cleaning was successful? How do you know if they actually tackled the problem you hired them for?

Not only does Omni Eye perform top-quality hydro-jet cleaning of pipelines, but it’s also what we do afterwards that sets us apart. We follow up every cleaning with an in-depth video inspection. Based on what we see, we can decide if more cleaning is necessary, or if your pipes are ready for action.

An Omni Eye cleaning is thorough from start to finish, and we will visually confirm that!

Vent stacks are a necessary part of plumbing systems. They allow odors and gases to escape the system while letting fresh air in, helping to regulate pressure and improve flow.

With home renovations or plumbing repairs, vent stacks are sometimes relocated and it’s not uncommon to see the old stack pipe left in place but abandoned. When leaving an unused vent, always remember to cap it. If not capped, water can easily enter your home causing mold and mildew issues. But they aren’t the only things that will find their way into your home via uncapped vent stacks. They make the perfect entry point for animals like birds, rodent and insects.

Unsure of the state of your vent stack? Give us a call, we’ll take the guesswork out for you. Omni Eye will provide an expert and unbiased opinion on the status of your vent pipe and the plumbing below.

Sewer pipes are usually installed out of sight, so they are out of mind. Because of that, home and business owners are often unaware of what type of plumbing they have. Let’s take a quick look at a few materials that may be routing your sewage.

Common plumbing in older buildings:

Clay – Vitrified clay pipe is still in use today in older dwellings, but not a material installed in modern systems. Clay pipes were installed in sections, and it is common to see root infiltration at the joint where sections met. This weakness makes clay pipes more susceptible to tree roots than other materials, causing cracking and root clogging damage.

Cast-Iron – A heavy metal, and very durable form of plumbing. Its main disadvantage is the fact that it frequently corrodes over time. Cast-iron pipes generally have a lifetime around 50 years, and most homes they are in exceed that age.

Orangeburg – An outdated and unused material that is no longer allowed in our area. A fiber conduit pipe, Orangeburg was installed mostly between 1946-1972, and has proven to have a short lifespan, so it is rare to find it good working condition anymore.

Common plumbing in newer buildings:

PVC & ABS – Most commonly used material for plumbing currently is plastic, for both professionals and do-it-yourselfers. It is lightweight, extremely versatile and features a smooth exterior making it more resistant to root attachment.

If you want to know for sure what you’re dealing with, give us a call! With a quick video inspection, we’ll be able to show you what types of pipes are plumbed in your home or business.

Not all toilet papers are created equal, and what you flush matters.

It’s easy enough to go to the store and buy toilet paper based on sale prices, advertising or a plush appearance. However, deciding what you flush based on those things may not be what’s best for your septic or sewage system.

Soft and strong toilet paper brands do not break down like septic safe brands, leading to clogs or backups in septic systems. Let us get a visual on the interior of your pipes and septic tank and we can show you exactly how your toilet paper of choice is, or is not breaking down.

Plants need soil to grow, right? Well, not always. Check out this cool air plant we discovered inside a pipeline.

Tillandsia is a genus of plant that consists of over 650 different plant species, but one thing they have in common is their ability to grow without being rooted in soil. Our high-tech camera equipment was able to get a clear enough image of this plant to properly identify it, and if it’s good enough quality for our drain experts to ID plants, we can ensure the highest quality inspection of your pipe condition or visual of any plumbing issues!

If your toilet is struggling to perform its main duty of flushing, it could be an indicator of something problematic down the line.

From an outdated toilet to a worn-out flapper, there are several reasons you may be experiencing flushing issues. A common cause is a blockage or blockages built up within the lines, a problem that’s a little harder as a homeowner to identify. For the team at Omni Eye, locating blockages is our specialty. Using our high-quality camera equipment, we can help you find exactly what is slowing your toilet down, and its precise location. Once it’s identified and pinpointed, your plumber’s fix will be fast and efficient.

It’s hard to imagine roaches doing anything but creeping us out. However, in the wonderful world of sewer lines, we can sometimes use them to our advantage.

Roaches can serve as nature’s pipe hole locator in video inspections. Small holes and cracks can sometimes be challenging to see, but when following a line of roaches, just by observing where they retreat to when our camera comes through can show us exactly where a pipe repair or patch is needed.

Once Omni Eye identifies the area and helps you come up with a plan to fix, you won’t have to worry about roaches or faulty sewer lines!

It’s ok if you answered no to that question. You don’t need to know what a cracked pipe looks like, because the expert team at Omni Eye does.

Our team of specialists not only have the knowledge to diagnose the severity of cracked pipes, but the technology to easily identify them and their exact locations. When an Omni Eye inspection is all said and done, we will go back in the footage and show every client exactly what we found along with an expert diagnosis and an unbiased opinion on how to proceed.

Give us a call to set up an unmatched pipeline inspection for your home or business.