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 may
be 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.
Aurora
Plumbing
offers
assistance for homeowners with plumbing concerns. Call our office
today to discuss your concerns and have our technician send a camera
down your drain to diagnose your system.
