Lateral Launch Sewer Televising

Video Inspections for Large Sewer Lines

H R Stewart Now Offers Lateral launch televising services using a robotic, pan-and-tilt camera launched from a main sewer line to inspect individual service laterals, allowing for inspection of pipes from the street, even in laterals as small as 4 inches, without requiring access to private property. This technology is vital for identifying pipe defects, blockages, and potential hazards like gas line cross-bores, especially before directional drilling for new utility lines. Companies offer these services to municipalities, commercial clients, and contractors for pre-construction surveys, compliance checks, and to prevent dangerous situations.

We have a trained professional do the work quickly at an affordable price. We use the latest technology, including on-screen footage, computer-generated reports, electronic report PDFs, and a full line of camera transporters. The system can inspect laterals of various sizes, including those as small as 4 inches, and push the camera up to 150 feet or more into the lateral.

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What does Lateral Launch Do

• Inspects Laterals: It sends a small, high-resolution camera into the lateral pipe from the mainline sewer.
• Identify Issues: This includes structural damage, root intrusion, blockages, and other defects.
• Finds Cross-Bores: A crucial application is detecting when new utility lines have been drilled through existing sewer laterals, which can be a dangerous explosion hazard.
• Provides Comprehensive Data: The service provides detailed video and reports, often compliant with programs like the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP).

How It Works

1. A tractor is placed in the main sewer line.
2. A specialized launch module pushes the small, self-leveling pan-and-tilt camera into the lateral service connection.
3. The camera then provides a real-time, high-resolution video of the lateral's interior.
4. The system can inspect laterals of various sizes, including those as small as 4 inches, and push the camera up to 150 feet or more into the lateral.
   

Why It’s Important

• Reduces Disruption: By accessing laterals from the main line, it minimizes the need for property access and digging.
• Prevents Damage: It helps avoid dangerous situations, such as gas lines rupturing when workers try to clear a blocked sewer.
• Supports Planning: The detailed information gathered is essential for making informed decisions for repairs, preconstruction assessments, and large-scale system surveys