By the time you realize you have a sewer line problem, you may have begun hearing about camera inspections. You may have already noticed the symptoms of the problem before you understand the scope of the issues themselves, and a camera inspection will help resolve the problem. If you are ready to diagnose your plumbing issues, you may need to rely on a camera investigation.
How Does a Sewer Line Camera Work?
A sewer camera is a very small and flexible camera attached to a cable ,much like a drain snake. The plumber will use the snake to get to the point at which a clog or break may exist in the hopes they can remedy the problem with as little invasive behavior as possible. The snakes can twist and turn so that they can move through all the twists and turns of your pipe.
The good news about the use of a camera is that you do not have to dig up your yard to get to the root of the problem. In the past, a plumber might have to damage your property to figure out why a problem persists, only to find that the problem could have been fixed without doing so.
The plumber is often watching the camera footage in real-time, which allows them to make a diagnosis of your pipes almost immediately. You do not have to wait days or weeks for somebody to examine the footage and get back to you with an estimate. You can also ask for the video footage.
Why Does a Sewer Line Camera Investigation Benefit You?
With a sewer line camera, you can spot specific types of sewer problems. A sewer camera helps a plumber see a blockage or backup inside the pipes, for example. Paper, grease, and other items can block your line. If you flush the wrong item down the toilet, you could find it blocks your line weeks and months later.
Sewer cameras are also great for spotting tree roots, which have different remedies than other types of blockages. Tree roots are common culprits when you have plumbing issues. When tree roots search for water, they can break through porous pipes and create cracks. Removal of the tree and replacement of the pipes may remedy this problem.
Some problems are much more subtle, and it may take careful camera investigation to spot the instigators of major problems. Many objects cause your pipes to break, crack, and collapse. Sometimes the ground simply shifts, which causes pipe damage. The information from your plumber's camera helps them determine exactly where the fix needs to occur.
You might also opt for a sewer line camera investigation if you want to buy a house and your real estate agent suggests you have a plumber assess the plumbing of your potential new home.
Finally, camera investigations offer insight into recent utility projects. Human error can damage your pipes, so somebody who worked on your pipes through the utility company may have inadvertently caused some damage to your plumbing. With a sewer line camera inspection, you maybe able to use the footage to negotiate with your utility company about the repairs you face.
What Should You Do For Your Pipes Next?
Your next step is to call a plumber to check out your pipes with a camera. Your plumber may use a camera to save you from an invasive investigation of your pipes.
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