Inspection details
- Date
- ____________
- Access point
- Cleanout near house / cleanout near street / toilet / roof vent
- Direction filmed
- Toward the main / toward the house / both
- Reached the main?
- Yes / No, stopped at ____ ft because ____________
- Plumber and CSLB license
- ____________ (checked at cslb.ca.gov: yes / no)
Findings log
| Footage | Pipe material | Finding | Marked on ground? | Approx. depth | Plumber's note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ft | Clay / cast iron / plastic / other | Roots, crack, offset, sag, scale, debris | Yes / No | ___ ft | Act now / plan / watch |
| ___ ft | |||||
| ___ ft | |||||
| ___ ft | |||||
| ___ ft |
Quick reference while you watch
- Joint
- A ring where two pipe sections meet; offsets and roots often show here.
- Transition
- A change in pipe material, often a past repair or near the street.
- Wye
- A fitting where a branch line joins the main lateral.
- Submerged view
- Camera underwater, which can indicate a sag.
- Infiltration
- Water or soil coming into the pipe through a defect.
How to fill it in
- Write the footage first.Every finding gets a distance, even if you are not sure what it is yet.
- Describe what you see in plain words.Roots at joint, crack on top of pipe, water up to the lens. Leave diagnosis to the plumber.
- Add the plumber's read.Ask whether each item is act now, plan ahead or just watch.
- Match to the marks.Note which findings were located on the ground and photograph each mark.
Questions this worksheet should help you answer
- Which single finding is most likely causing my symptoms?
- Are the findings clustered in one area or spread along the whole line?
- Which findings are under concrete, lawn or the slab?
- Is anything near or past the property line that I should check with the city about?
Common questions
Can I fill this in from the recording afterward?
Yes. Many people find it easier to pause and replay at home than to keep up on the day.
What if the plumber's report already lists findings?
Use the worksheet to check the report against the video and to add marks and depths if they are missing.
Should I share the worksheet with a second plumber?
Share it along with the recording. It helps them jump to the moments that matter.
General information for Fullerton, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.