Underground Pipe Break Detection: Smoke Testing Experts

Hydro Clear Services provide underground smoke testing services to both residential and commercial properties from Crocket to Beaumont to Victoria to Bastrop. If a break or crack in pipe is discovered, we have specialized CCTV technology to exactly locate and inspect the problem, and the equipment and knowledge to repair it before it becomes a bigger issue.

Smoke testing is a non-destructive method used to locate underground leaks from pipe breaks. Benefits include:

rapid results: smoke testing can reveal leaks in minutes allowing prompt action
cost effective: reduced manpower by less extensive digging
visual confirmation: smoke escaping from breaks provide a clear and immediate confirmation of leak
non-invasive: preserves the surrounding area and infrastructure
versatile applications: various piping systems can be tested, e.g., sewer, stormwater, drainage lines
detects several issues: in addition to breaks or cracks, can identify improper connections, blockages, illegal connections to stormwater systems
environmentally safe: non-toxic smoke is typically used
effective in various environments: urban and rural settings, commercial and residential, in all soil types

Smoke testing at industrial construction and fabrication contractor in Port Arthur, Texas.

Hydro Clear Services’ commercial customers include:

municipal water and sewer departments: to maintain the integrity of public sewer and stormwater systems
construction companies: to verify that newly constructed pipelines and drainage systems are functioning properly
environmental consulting firms: to assess and manage environmental compliance for stormwater discharge and wastewater management
utility companies: to detect leaks in gas and water distribution systems
property management companies: to maintain the plumbing and drainage systems
industrial facilities: to monitor industrial wastewater systems and prevent environmental contamination
hospitality and food services: to ensure proper drainage and sanitation in kitchens and dining areas
retail and commercial real estate: to assess plumbing systems in buildings before leasing or selling properties
insurance companies: to investigate claims related to water damage and verify the integrity of plumbing systems
industrial processing plants: to maintain safety and compliance with environmental regulations

Our Smoke Testing Process

While the environment dictates the exact process for smoke testing, Hydro Clear Services typically:

assesses and prepare the site to determine extent of smoke testing needed
sets up and connects smoke equipment to access points, e.g., manholes, cleanouts
introduces smoke into pipe system and monitors smoke flow and even distribution
inspects location of escaping smoke and documents / photographs leak locations
analyses area to determine severity and possible causes
reports findings and recommended actions