The cause of plumbing problems isn't always immediately apparent. Your sewer line pipes lie several feet underground. This makes it difficult to diagnose plumbing issues. And when foreign objects and even living things enter your plumbing system, it can seem almost impossible to find and remove them. Camera line inspection can take the mystery out of plumbing issues like these.
Video or camera line inspections use a flexible rod with a camera attached to the end. The plumber inserts this through an access point into your sewer line and can then see what's happening in your pipes.
A camera line inspection can find many things in your home's pipes.
1. Pipe Bellies
A pipe belly is a section of pipe in a sewer line that has dipped or sunk in the middle, creating a "belly." The most common causes of pipe bellies are soil displacement or settlement, which pushes down on pipes and creates a pipe belly in certain spots. Pipes bellies gather debris over time, which will lead to pipe corrosion and blockages.
2. Sewer Line Channeling
In old and worn pipes, one common problem is channeling. Put simply, as water flows through the pipe, over time, its force may eventually cut a channel into the pipe. Channels become an issue when they wear away enough of a pipe to allow tree roots and other living things access to a pipe.
3. Cracked Pipes
The residential pipes that generally come under the most pressure are supply line pipes. Composed of brass, copper, or galvanized steel, these types of pipes can last anywhere
from 20 to 70 years. But problems such as channeling and ground settlement can shorten this lifespan and cause cracks and breaks to occur. A camera line inspection can locate these cracks so that the pipe can be replaced.
4. Blocked Areas
Camera line inspection is also good at locating blockages in pipes. Buildups of sediment, grease, and sanitary wipes will all show up clearly during a typical inspection.
5. Invading Tree Roots
Tree roots are always on the lookout for more water. All it takes is one small crack to provide access for a tree's feeder roots. Those roots can then quickly multiply until they cause a blockage that can back up your toilets and drains. A camera line inspection can locate tree roots and identify the damaged areas of the pipe that granted them access.
6. Lost Jewelry and Toys
If you have young children, they might sometimes drop small toys and other objects into the toilet. These objects can become lodged in the toilet or the connecting pipes. A camera line inspection can locate these toys before they cause a serious blockage. A trained technician can also locate and remove any other items that got lost down the toilet or sink, such as wedding rings or jewelry.
7. Trapped Animals
Animals such as snakes and rats sometimes enter pipes from an access point outside. These animals can then find their way into a property via the toilet, or they might even block a pipe. In this case, a camera line inspection can locate both the animal and the access point. The property owner will then be able to remove the animal and seal the access point so that no other animals can access their plumbing network.
Is something unseen happening inside your home's pipes or sewer line? Then call Roto-Rooter™ Sewer-Drain Service today. We have the experience to take care of your plumbing problems, and our
camera line inspection technology will find and diagnose most problems inside your home's pipes. We look forward to working with you.
