What Homeowners Need to Know About Sewer Inspection with Cameras
There was a time when a home would have a clogged sewer line or a sewage leak, and a plumbing technician might have to dig up a yard to find the exact spot of the problem. Technological advances have made discovering the locations of such problems much less destructive.
Sewer camera inspection is one of the most used tools for sewer line repair. So, what is sewer camera inspection, and what are the benefits? Keep reading to find out.
Sewer Camera Inspection: What Is It?
A sewer camera is a video camera attached to the end of a long flexible tube, with a screen on the other end that allows plumbers to get an inside look at a home’s plumbing system. This makes it similar to cameras often used in the medical field for surgical and diagnostic purposes.
It can go deep into the sewer line and find the source of the problem with pinpoint accuracy. It also allows the plumber or plumbing tech to see what the sewer line clog consists of and the best way to deal with it.
Are There Indicators That Show When Inspection Is Needed?
A sewer line clog may only be a symptom of a more significant issue within the plumbing of a home. A sewer video inspection can help a plumber decide whether sewer line replacement is the best choice.
Some of the problems that can indicate a need for inspection are included in the list below.
- Constant Clogging: If the drain in the home seems to be clogged regularly, then there may be a problem that needs a video inspection
- Slow Drains: Similarly, drains running slowly may indicate either a clog or a pipe collapse
- Standing Water: If water is pooling in areas of the yard or home that do not have a clear source, then camera inspection may prove necessary
- Water Damage: Mold, mildew, and water damage can indicate a leak that may need to be investigated with a camera
Why Do Houses Need Sewer Camera Inspection?
Sewer camera inspection is more than just an advance in technology. Before this technology was introduced, plumbers often used destructive tactics such as digging up lawns, breaking through walls, and jackhammering concrete floors.
It functions to provide better service for plumbing customers and streamline the plumbing professional's work. Some of its most significant advantages are as follows:
- It is less expensive than previous methods
- It is more efficient
- It causes no collateral damage
- It can find minor issues like invading tree roots before they truly become a problem
- It can be the difference between a simple repair and a full sewer line replacement
- It can function not only as a diagnostic tool but can be attached to tools that are part of the solution
- It allows for precision repairs, saving time and money
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