Downhole Video Camera Inspection
High-definition 360-degree color downhole video logging to visually diagnose casing breaks, lost pumps, sediment entry, and rock collapse.
Common Signs & Symptoms of Failure
- ⚠ Pump jammed in casing or lost downhole during an amateur pulling attempt
- ⚠ Sudden influx of sand, silt, or gravel into water lines
- ⚠ Suspected cracked, sheared, or rusted-through steel well casing
- ⚠ Unexplained water loss or mysterious drop in well production
- ⚠ Buying or selling rural acreage and requiring proof of well integrity
Technical Execution & Equipment Standards
- ✓ Dual-view high-resolution camera with 360° motorized continuous rotation
- ✓ Adjustable high-lumen LED ring lighting penetrating deep downhole darkness
- ✓ Digital on-screen depth counter calibrated to 0.1-foot accuracy
- ✓ Full digital MP4 video recording provided to landowner on USB flash drive
- ✓ Capable of inspecting steel casing, PVC liner, perforated zones, and open bedrock
Equipment Specifications: Utilizes dual-view color camera systems with 360° continuous side-scan, down-view wide-angle lens, motorized winch with 1,200 ft Kevlar-reinforced cable, and digital depth encoder.
Our Step-by-Step Field Process
1. Wellhead Preparation & Centralizer Rigging
We remove the well cap or pull the pump assembly if full borehole visualization is required. We rig our motorized winch and attach centralizer guides to ensure smooth camera descent.
2. Casing Integrity & Joint Scanning
As the camera descends, we rotate the lens 360 degrees to inspect casing welds, threaded couplings, pitless adapter joints, and perforations for rust, breaches, or bio-slime.
3. Aquifer Fracture & Inflow Logging
Below the casing shoe, we record open borehole limestone geology, identifying productive water-bearing solution cavities, rock fractures, and sediment accumulation beds.
4. Digital Video Archive Delivery
We compile an on-screen depth-stamped video report and walk the landowner through exact downhole findings, providing a permanent digital copy for property records.
Edwards Aquifer & West Texas Geology
Karst limestone in Val Verde County features cavernous solution cavities and fault fractures. Our camera lets ranchers see the exact geological water-bearing fractures feeding their well and pinpoint structural faults with surgical precision.
Preventative Maintenance Tip for Landowners
If purchasing rural West Texas ranch land, always demand a downhole camera inspection before closing to verify casing depth, bedrock stability, and absence of lost tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I get a downhole camera inspection before considering major well replacement?
A camera survey reveals if the well is truly compromised or simply plugged with silt, bio-slime, or mineral scale. Knowing the exact condition prevents spending tens of thousands on unnecessary replacements.
Can the camera locate a pump that broke loose and fell to the bottom?
Yes. The camera identifies the exact depth, orientation, and condition of the dropped pump and drop pipe, allowing us to fabricate custom fishing tools to retrieve the equipment safely.