Sewer line problems used to be hard to diagnose and fix. The first sign of trouble was often a slow drain or a backed up sewer line. Locating obstructions in the lateral line (the pipe that runs from the house to the main sewer line) used to involve having a specialist dig holes to locate the source of the problem and perform repairs.
Thankfully, diagnosing sewer and drain problems is a lot easier today with the help of video camera sewer line inspections. The process involves having a technician run a video cable through the branch lines that lead from from drains into the home's sewer line. A camera can also be snaked directly down the home's sewer line.
When Should You Have Video Sewer Line Inspection?
The best time to have a sewer line inspection is before there's a problem. If your home is more than 10 years old a sewer and drain line inspection can locate problems like tree root intrusion, fractures and misaligned joints that could cause problems down the road.If you're planning on remodeling or adding a new bathroom a video inspection will help determine if your current sewer and drain lines will be able to handle the additional volume of waste. When buying a new home it's a good idea to have a video camera inspection performed to check the condition of the drain and sewer lines.
Have questions about sewer and drain line inspections? Call Grand Lake Plumbing and Heating. We're here to help.
