Odors with no source
Smoke can find unsealed vents and cracks.
Inspection and Diagnostics
Smoke and Dye Testing in Knoxville, TN
Harmless smoke and dye trace hidden connections and leaks to find where water and air are escaping.
- DiggingNone
- MethodCameras and locators
- ResultVideo proof
Smoke and dye testing reveals what cameras cannot always show: where a line is cracked near the surface, where stormwater is entering a sewer, and where connections go. Non-toxic smoke is pushed into a section of pipe, and wherever it escapes you see a leak or an unsealed vent. Dye helps trace where water flows. It is widely used for inflow and infiltration studies and for solving tricky drainage mysteries.
We notify neighbors where appropriate, seal the test section and introduce smoke or dye. We record where it appears and mark each location for repair. Findings are documented with photos and notes. We tell you what each finding means and recommend trenchless fixes where they fit.
When this is the right call
Stormwater in the sewer
Roof, drain and yard connections can be traced.
Unknown connections
Dye shows where a drain goes.
Property managers
Testing many buildings is efficient.
From first call to final video
- 01
Plan and notify
We confirm the test area and notice requirements.
- 02
Seal the section
The pipe is isolated for testing.
- 03
Introduce smoke or dye
Non-toxic smoke or colored dye is added.
- 04
Observe
Escape points are recorded.
- 05
Report
We document and recommend repairs.
Benefits that show up above ground
Finds hidden paths
Reveals leaks and connections.
Harmless
Non-toxic materials are used.
Efficient
Covers long runs quickly.
Clear results
Photos and marked locations.
Smoke and Dye Testing: answers
Is the smoke safe?
It is non-toxic and short-lived, but we notify nearby occupants.
Can smoke testing find roof drain connections?
Yes, among other illegal or hidden connections.
Is it a replacement for camera inspection?
No, they complement each other.
Who uses this?
Owners, managers and municipal programs.
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