If you have a leak or clog in your sewer line, your plumber might recommend a video inspection first so they can visualize the problem. A camera inspection is a useful plumbing procedure for finding and repairing sewer lines hidden under the ground. A camera inspection makes plumbing repairs more precise and efficient. Look at how a sewer camera works and the information it provides.

A Sewer Camera Sees the Inside of Pipes

Since a sewer pipe is under the ground, it's difficult to know what's going on when the pipe clogs up or leaks since the pipe can't be seen. A sewer camera is a solution for this problem since the camera moves through the pipe and sends back video for the plumber to view.

A sewer camera is an essential modern plumbing tool that makes it easier, less disruptive, and less expensive to diagnose plumbing problems and find hidden leaks. A video inspection is quick, and the video is viewable instantly.

The Camera Transmits Quality Video

A sewer camera is watertight, so it can move through puddles in drains without being harmed. The camera also has a light to illuminate the inside of the pipe. This allows the camera to send back high-quality color videos that have excellent lighting. The plumber can gather information about the condition of the pipe by looking at the videos and their clear images.

Videos Prevent Unnecessary Digging

One of the main benefits of a sewer camera is that it prevents unnecessary digging. Without a camera to reveal the cause and location of a clog or leak, the plumber would have to dig up the pipe just to inspect it. That could result in unnecessary digging in your yard that destroys your lawn and landscaping.

A sewer camera also has a locating device so the camera lets the plumber know exactly where the pipe and damaged area are underground. This tells the plumber precisely where to dig to create the least amount of disruption to your property.

Video Inspection Are Done for Many Reasons

You may want a sewer camera inspection before you put your home on the market, before you buy a house, or just to learn about the condition of your plumbing. A video inspection might be recommended when you're having problems with a sewer clog, especially a clog that keeps coming back. A video inspection can also find a leak that's hidden underground.

A video inspection of a sewer line can be done as a form of preventative maintenance or as the first step in plumbing repair.

Sewer Cameras Identify Pipe Problems

The information provided by a sewer camera helps a plumber understand the plumbing problem so they can recommend the best way to get the issue fixed. A camera can show corrosion, grease buildup, gaps, collapsed areas, and clogs. Clogs can be identified whether they are paper, hair, food, or tree roots.

The condition of the pipe can also be determined. This is important information since a pipe that is heavily corroded and weak may not withstand being cleaned with a hydro jet.

Plus, plumbing pipes that have sharp bends or are too deep may not be suitable for certain types of plumbing repairs. By doing a video inspection first, your plumber can tell if hydrojetting or pipe lining is an appropriate form of repair to undertake that solves your plumbing problem without harming your pipes.

If you have a plumbing issue in your home's sewer line or a hidden pipe, call Continental Plumbers. We handle plumbing repairs, drain clogs, and installations. We'll also do a video inspection of a sewer line or hidden pipe when necessary so repairs can be done with the least disruption to your home and yard.