Video Pipe Inspections

In the U.S., there are over one million cross bores—unintentional breaches in sewer lines, water lines, and other utilities—within the subsurface infrastructure, with new ones emerging daily. These cross bores can lead to sewer lateral backups, compromise the structural integrity of pipes, and potentially cause serious damages, including dangerous explosions. By choosing One Pack for a video pipe inspection (VPI), you can identify and address existing cross bores and prevent future ones. We provide contractors with detailed subsurface sewer infrastructure maps necessary for safe excavation and the use of trenchless technology.

Each year, 850 billion gallons of untreated sewage are released into U.S. waterways. This figure does not include untreated wastewater that seeps into the soil from cracked, broken, cross-bored, or defective pipes. One Pack utilizes durable, robotic mainline crawler cameras to evaluate pipe conditions, record all defects and laterals, and map your mainline sanitary and/or storm sewer infrastructure during your NASSCO-certified video pipe inspection. Your WinCan VPI report and utility map are securely delivered and accessible around the clock through SiteMap®, our exclusive project and facility management app. When you choose One Pack, you receive a complimentary SiteMap® Personal subscription.

Manholes are more intricate than standard pipes and demand careful attention to detail. Your One Pack Project Manager will employ various complementary technologies to collect thorough information, document all defects, and precisely record existing conditions. This ensures you have the necessary details to carry out repairs, maintain your infrastructure, and manage potential risks effectively.

After evaluating and mapping your mainline water and/or sewer lines, One Pack will examine all your lateral lines using either a lateral launch camera or a push camera (rodder). We will document the current state of the lateral lines, identify and report any cross bores, and provide a comprehensive map of your entire water or sewer infrastructure.

One Pack services complement a utility locate or full-site scan by not just locating the pipes but also utilizing robotic sewer scope cameras, push cameras, lateral launch cameras, and other technologies to inspect them. We document their current conditions in an interactive, NASSCO-certified report and incorporate them into a detailed, layered utility map. This comprehensive information is delivered digitally via SiteMap®, accessible to you around the clock.

Subsurface infrastructure is a complicated and constantly evolving environment—one that’s invisible without the right tools and expertise. For this reason, One Pack highly advises conducting sewer system inspections every two years. This practice helps to refresh your condition records, identify new breaks, cross bores, and defects, and safeguard your system, facility, and community.

All One Pack Project Managers hold NASSCO certifications in PACP, LACP, and MACP, as well as our required Subsurface Investigation Methodology (SIM) certification. This expertise enables them to locate, identify, and map intricate sewer systems and classify pipe defects for thorough reporting tailored to your needs. One Pack uses WinCan software alongside our sewer scope technologies to deliver interactive, NASSCO-certified reports on existing conditions. Our reports feature photos and videos of each pipe defect, categorized by type and severity, offering a comprehensive overview of your sewer system to assist you in effective repair, maintenance, and planning.

Typically, 65% of all utility lines and sewer pipes at any job site or facility are privately owned. The One Call (811) system in your state is responsible for marking public utility lines, but they do not mark private lines or provide depth information for public lines. To avoid dangerous and costly utility strikes during drilling or digging, it is essential to have a comprehensive utility locate that includes both public and private lines. One Pack offers a solution that can locate all utilities, both private and public, including their depths. They provide state-of-the-art field markings, complimentary PDF and .KMZ files, and a digitized, layered utility map of your site. This map is delivered through SiteMap®, their proprietary project and facility management software application, which is accessible to One Pack customers 24/7.