Finding drain tile

[Hooked_on_HP]

I know my property has drain tile, but I am not shure exactly where they are. I think a couple of them might be pluged with roots or sand. Does anyone have an easy way to find them without digging a lot of unnecessary holes,which I have already done.
Bill

 

[Scooby074]

Video snake. Not only can you see where or if theres blockage, you can use a detector from the surface to find where the tile is and its route, then mark exactly where to dig.

Call your local rentals or look for a contractor. Will save much money and work from digging un-necessary holes.

 

[Larry Jones]

Try a coat hanger before you spend much money, this really works for me. Try it where you know a pipe is buried to check it out.

WikiAnswers - Is there a tool or device that can detect or find under ground water lines that do not have a magnetic strip

 

[8934]

If you have an idea of where they are, you can get a fiberglass "T" probe from plumbing supply house, or make one yourself.

It is about 4' long with a 1' handle that makes the T. It is a simple probe, since most drain tile is burried in gravel you can usually find by probing in the area.

 

[newbury]

Try a coat hanger before you spend much money, this really works for me. Try it where you know a pipe is buried to check it out.

WikiAnswers - Is there a tool or device that can detect or find under ground water lines that do not have a magnetic strip

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Ranks right up there with predicting the stock market.

Some people can, some can't.

Don't dig based on it.