A clear path produces a clearer locate
A camera sonde or other transmitter must reach the area being traced. A blockage, collapse, missing cleanout, deep line, reinforced concrete, utilities, or difficult terrain can require additional access or repeated readings.
- Full route versus one defect
- Estimated depth readings
- Paint, flags, or written sketches
- Camera inspection or cleaning required first
Specify what needs to be marked
Locating one camera-documented break is different from tracing an entire lateral and marking cleanouts, branches, transitions, or the public connection. Ask how the results will be documented and what level of accuracy the site conditions allow.

