What Can a Sewer Line Camera Inspection Reveal?

In the past, the only way to know what was happening in your sewer lines was to dig up the pipes, creating a big mess in your yard. Digital technology has made it easier to identify sewer line problems without the task of digging up pipes unless necessary for repair. Small digital video cameras are used by quality sewer and septic service companies that can be snaked through sewer lines to inspect the interior and identify problems, making it quicker and less expensive to maintain your sewer lines.

Sewer line camera inspections can be used as preventive maintenance to find possible issues before they cause a sewer line clog or backup. They can also help determine where a sewer line problem is, and what is causing a sewage backup. Some of the problems that can be revealed during a sewer line camera inspection include:

  • Tree root infiltration. Tree roots are often the cause of breaks or clogs in your sewer line. Camera inspections can reveal if any tree roots have found their way inside your pipes and where they are located.
  • Sludge buildup. A thick buildup of sludge can occur in sewer lines that can lead to clogs. Camera inspections can check the levels of sludge; high levels may require a clean out, usually with hydro jetting.
  • Clog or crack locations. If you have a clog or cracked pipe, your sewer line professional can use a camera inspection to find the location to begin repair.

Camera inspections make it quicker and easier to maintain sewer lines, saving you money and time. Choose a sewer or septic service that uses digital camera inspections for maintenance and repairs.

Posted on behalf of:
A Rooter & Septic
100 Paper Mill Rd, B-1
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 927-7926

Benefits of Camera Septic Inspections

Although you would never want to climb into your sewer pipes, looking inside those pipes is the best way to see what is happening inside your septic system. Advanced digital technology now allows professional septic services to complete a more thorough inspection of your septic system with the use of small digital video cameras. Getting an inside view of your tank, pipes and drain field can help detect any issues, making it faster and easier to keep your septic system working smoothly.

While camera inspections can be used to diagnose a problem in your septic or sewer system, they can also be a useful tool for preventive maintenance. When used as part of your annual service, preventative measures can be used when potential issues are caught on camera. Some of the benefits of using a camera inspection include

  • Detect clogs. A video camera inspection can detect any tree roots that have begun to grow into your sewer pipes or any other type of clog that is forming
  • Deterioration. Sewer lines and pipes can become cracked or corroded, causing leaks.  Camera inspections can catch deterioration before it causes problems.
  • Evaluate the system. Using the camera inside the sewer lines, a true evaluation of the entire septic system can be performed, inside and out. This allows issue to be fixed preventatively, instead of waiting for a septic emergency.

Next time you are ready to schedule your annual maintenance and inspection for your septic system, make sure to ask about digital camera options. This can be a valuable tool to prevent expensive septic repairs down the road and keep your septic system in top condition.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728