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HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION

Sewer Cleaning, Plumbing, Home inspection

About us

OWNER-OPERATED. LICENSE # 602081872. Bonded and insured through American States insurance

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Main sewer line inspection to the city connection. Specializing in pre-purchase, home owner and contractors. Services included locating, PDF report and video of 3-6" diameter main sewer lines.

Services we don't offer

No pipe cleaning, repair, inspection of lines under 3" and lines over 6", no downspouts and sink drains. No estimates for sewer repairs you must get plumbing contractor bids based on our findings.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.026 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 26 reviews

Dan C.
10/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Able to schedule the work right away. Rick arrived early and was friendly, courteous and professional. I was able to watch him do the work and he answered all of my questions. I received a video of the scope the same day. He was reasonably priced and I would absolutely use him again.
Description of Work: Sewer Scope

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

Kristina S.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
First-time clueless home-buyer here!! 150% satisfied. I wasn't made to feel dumb, though I asked a thousand questions. He was on time (early even!) performed a sewer inspection efficiently and even when he couldn't get through the pipe, he worked very hard to navigate the block, and eventually made it all the way out to the the main sewer line. Afterwards, he walked me through exactly what he saw, used very effective metaphors to be sure I understood what he was telling me and was incredibly professional and pleasant. Reasonable recommendations, asked me to call him anytime with questions/clarifications and I was VERY comfortable with him all around. Will definitely recommend this company to everyone, especially if you are like I was, scrolling aimlessly through YELP praying you don't make a mistake. No mistakes here. And they provide a video. Awesome!
Description of Work: Provided Prepurchase Sewer Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Charles T.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
We have used Hydro Physics twice, to inspect the sewer lines for two different homes we were considering purchasing. At the first home, Rick showed up ahead of schedule (bonus!). He told us that he drove around the block a few times to look for places in the road near manhole covers to see if there were any dips in the road that could indicate a broken connection to the sewer main. This guy's thorough! When it came time to inspect the sewer line with the scope, his first attempt was thwarted by a 90-degree angle in the access point so he couldn't get the scope through. His solution was to lift the toilet and scope from the source. :) The second time we needed Hydro Physics, Rick was unavailable so they referred us to Clayton, who then sent out Chad to do the inspection. (We knew Chad was coming; this was not a problem or a surprise to us.) As with Rick, Chad was more than a half-hour early for the appointment. He had investigated the sewer maps, and had walked around the property while awaiting our arrival. We were having a full home inspection at the time Chad was there. A potential deal-breaking issue arose with the house inspection while Chad was setting up his gear. He told us that he would hold off until he knew we wanted to proceed. Once we gave him the go-ahead to continue, he got down to business and had a full report for us within the next half hour (along with a DVD of the scope inspection and a bag microwaveable popcorn!). Everyone we have spoken with and worked with at Hydro Physics are professional, courteous, and downright nice. And since this was our second time using Hydro Physics, they gave us a 10% break. What's more, Chad told us that they also offer a 10% discount for military (active, inactive, retired, etc.). If you are in need of a sewer line inspection, these are the people to call.
Description of Work: Scoped the sewer line for a property we were considering purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Pavle R.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Rick was punctual, and to-the-point. He described for me what he was seeing as he scoped, and how best to fix it. He prepared the report laster the same day, and sent me a link to video. Because he himself is not doing any of the proposed repais, I appreciated his balanced opinion.
Description of Work: Inspected sewer line using a scope. Provided report and suggestions for repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

joanne M.
02/2014
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
He used a camera in our sewer line to see what was causing a sink hole. He identified two points of interest and gave us a name of another contractor who would be able to do the fix. We would highly recommend his services to others, he was friendly and professional.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Antoinette M.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I trusted them a lot because two neighbors referred them to me. They could tell me with accuracy what the issue was and how I could proceed. Which is not what I had gotten from previous companies.
Description of Work: They did the scoping work and gave me further suggestions.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cynthia M.
09/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They were easy to schedule and easy to work with on the phone. They answered right when I called, said they might have a time available that day, and called me back five minutes later to confirm. Chad was extremely prompt, efficient, and great to work with on site. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: Performed an inspection of the sewer line running from a house we are hoping to purchase. Provide a full video and written report.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Carolyn A.
06/2013
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Needed a second opinion on a sewer line inspection. They only scope, no repairs/root removal, so no conflict of interest (i.e. they are not drumming up work for themselves). Very professional, great service, great price. Chad spoke very professionally with our neighbor about the shared line, and offered to consult with them and their plumber about his findings. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Sewer line inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

James G.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Please see above. Rick is a knowledgeable professional who has over 13 years doing this kind of work. He was careful to clean up afterwards and provided a clear and concise step-by-step analysis of the problem for whomever would actually do the sewage line replacement. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Rick Delamare, the owner, arrived promptly at the appointed time to inspect our sanitary sewer system using his camera mounted on a plumber's "snake". He quickly found the broker sewer pipe that was causing sewage to back up to the lower level basement toilet. He mapped every segment of the 84' pipe extending from the lower toilet to the outside pump and identified the type of pipe, its condition, and any other irregularities found. He provided a clear written analysis at the site as well as a DVD recapturing the entire "scoped" line. He offered to provide references to do the actual repair work needed, yet did not push any of these referrals. He suggested we contact his office later should we need a short list of recommended contractors. We did so and promptly received 3 strong referrals. We will be meeting with these referrals to compare bids.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Nan M.
05/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Rick arrived promptly. We had asked that he come earlier than the appointed time if he could, and he was able to do so. Gave our realtor a call to say he would be early. He kept the house very clean, put down drop cloths wherever he was working, was thorough in his examination but careful in how he treated the home he was examining. He carefully explained what he had found and gave us a bit of a lesson in how drainage to a sewer line worked in the particular hilly neighborhood we were considering. His findings helped to save us from a costly mistake in a home purchase.
Description of Work: Examined general plumbing layout of house we were considering for purchase. Used video camera on long snake and examined pipes leading to sewer. Provided instant report on what he found and then gave us a DVD that showed what he had seen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

KRISTEN M.
01/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Rick comes out, puts a camera into the sewer line, and can tell you the health of the underground pipe system. He is not trying to sell you a repair so the results are just honest and you can see for yourself. Rick's professionalism and extensive knowlege is great.
Description of Work: I've worked with Rick at Hydrophysics on several sewer inspections and they are great.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

JENNIE S.
01/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They had printed out a map of our sewer system from the city showing us which neighbors were on our line and where it connected under the street which was really helpful. He also gave me some other suggestions as far as future access was concerned. Very helpful.
Description of Work: They came out to do an estimate for a sewer scope and since our sewer was not easily accessible (would have to drill through walls) I decided not to do the full scopel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristine H.
09/2010
5.0
home inspection, plumbing
  + 0 more
They are always professional and do a good job.
Description of Work: I am a real estate agent and I always recommend Hydrophysics for sewer scope inspections. They are very experienced, friendly, and punctual. They take time to explain their work to the clients.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Max K.
09/2010
5.0
home inspection, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I was referred to Hydro-Physics by a few reputable sources and got prompt and quality service. A sewer inspection is about half what a major rooter company was charging and being independent and not someone who also does work made me a lot more confident in the results. Predictably, the estimate of damage was about 15% of what I had been told before. They were very careful to be impartial when it came to contractors, but were able to give me feedback on work they had seen by the companies I mentioned. The popcorn that accompanied the inspection DVD was a nice touch.
Description of Work: Sewer line inspection from inside clean-out to the street. Also marked issue areas and recommended solutions.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$195

Judy L.
07/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Rick came out the day after I called the company. He was very professional and friendly. We've been having problems with our sewer backing up and he camera scoped it. He took the time to discuss with us multiple solution options. Since sewer inspections is all he does, he was able to give an unbiased opinion on what needed to be done. I highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Sewer inspection w/camera, marked trouble spot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$195

ML B.
02/2010
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Mike took his machine on to the roof of the house we are planning to buy. He scoped the sewer from the vent pipe to the main line connection, then traced the line in the yard and marked it for us. He was patient and thorough. In an older house, he gave us peace of mind about what we couldn't see, and what could be an expensive fix if it were broken. The CD and the popcorn were added benefits! The company only does inspections, so there is no conflict of interest about repairs. We got the straight story.
Description of Work: Scoped sewer line from house to main.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

Sara J.
02/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I was refered to Hydro Physics by Wu Construction after Dave Maple from Wu Construction told me that he didn't trust the scoping and report done by Rescue Rooter. Rescue Rooter had rooted our house's sewer line and recommended fixing 2 "breaks" in our sewer line - for an enormous sum. Rooting by Rescue Rooter was about $330 total, though they were very quick to come out. Fixing one "break" in our sewer line would have cost $7200, which included excavating about 6 feet deep and replacing a section of concrete walkway. After receiving the Rescue Rooter bid, we were thinking that periodic rooting would be more cost effective than letting Rescue Rooter fix the "break," and decided to get more bids. In contrast, Hydro Physics was not only quick to scope our sewer line, I was told that the root growth was not the result of a break in the line; it was growth into a seam by a poorly located rhodie (or possibly the nearby magnolia). This could be treated with a product called Root-X and infrequent rooting. In addition, there was no second break in our sewer line, just a connection with the common line. Finally, both the connection to the common line and the seam with root growth were marked so that we could find them again easily should work need to be done in the future. Seems to me that Rescue Rooter employs untrained workers, Wu Construction employs trustworthy people, and Hydro Physics employs unbiased people. THANK YOU HYDRO PHYSICS FOR SAVING US THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!
Description of Work: Sewer line scoped. Detailed report of location of root growth, connection with common line, and recommended maintenance provided. Marking location of root growth and connection of common line. DVD of scoping provided; popcorn included with movie:)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$195

Renata S.
10/2009
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Excellent. Very patient given they were asked to visit the site more than once since the site, before a plumber was called in, didn't provide proper access for a scope procedure. Very friendly service and informative.
Description of Work: Sewer scope of a house I'm hoping to buy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Steffen N.
10/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
The $200 I spent with Hydro Physics was the best investment I made this year. After being told by another sewer repair company I urgently needed to replace my "collapsing" side sewer, I hired Hydro Physics to perform and independent assessment. Rick told me my sewer was not failing, but that I did need a larger clean-out. He recommended three companies who could perform the repairs and I chose a sewer company. My experience was great. In the end, I paid approximately $4000 for all the repairs after being told by another company I would need to spend up to $20,000. I spent $200 to save $16,000. What a deal!
Description of Work: Sewer inspection and repair recommendation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Anne W.
10/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They are prompt, professional, and do a quality job. I would recommend them to anyone. Also they do not repair sewers - only inspect them - so they have no interest in promoting unnecessary repairs, only in providing factual information about your sewer.
Description of Work: Did an inspection of my sewer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Steffen N.
07/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
It went great. They did a really good job and I was happy with what they did. They were very prompt and finished in a reasonable amount of time. The guy was super nice and competent and they ended up saving us alot of money.
Description of Work: They came out and assessed my sewer lines at my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

ROSS M.
03/2008
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Exceptional service, prompt and very reasonable price. Very happy with them!
Description of Work: They did a main sewer line inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

CAROLYN L.
05/2007
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a great job! Prompt and professional. Would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Put camera down sewer to inspect the line in an old home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

MAUREEN T.
10/2006
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They were prompt and easy to work with. They showed me what the inspection showed and explained what it meant and what I should do. Many companies will do this type of inspection, but Hydro Physics is the only one I know that is independent, they don't do side sewer repairs.
Description of Work: They inspected the side sewer of a house I was buying. The inspection consisted of a video inspection of the side sewer pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

KRISTEN C.
08/2005
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
A SMALL PRICE TO PAY COMPARED TO REPAIRING OR REPLACING AN ENTIRE SEWER LINE. THIS REPORT CAN IDENTIFY EXACT TROUBLE SPOTS SO THERE IS NO UN NEEDED DIGGING TO FIND THE PROBLEM.
Description of Work: 'WE'RE UP FRONT ABOUT WHAT'S DOWN UNDER'. THIS COMPANY WILL SCOPE YOUR SEWER LINE TO DISCOVER ITS TRUE CONDITION. A WRITTEN REPORT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE UPON COMPLETION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
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Contact information

13129 N ECHO LAKE RD, Snohomish, WA 98296

http://www.hydro-physics.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
HYDROPP893BL
Trade License Locale
Washington
Trade License Authority
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Trade License Expiration
01/31/2017
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Service Categories

Sewer Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Home inspection

FAQ

HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION offers free project estimates.
No, HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION does not offer a senior discount.
No, HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION does not offer emergency services.
Yes, HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION offers warranties.
HYDRO PHYSICS PIPE INSPECTION offers the following services: Main sewer line inspection to the city connection. Specializing in pre-purchase, home owner and contractors. Services included locating, PDF report and video of 3-6" diameter main sewer lines.
No pipe cleaning, repair, inspection of lines under 3" and lines over 6", no downspouts and sink drains. No estimates for sewer repairs you must get plumbing contractor bids based on our findings.

Contact information

13129 N ECHO LAKE RD, Snohomish, WA 98296

http://www.hydro-physics.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM