Have Your Sewer Pipe Inspected with a Plumber’s Video System

Posted: Jan 03, 2012
Author: Minyard Plumbing, Inc.

A homeowner has many responsibilities besides paying the mortgage and other bills. There are always repairs and alterations to be done and often little time to do them. You are also responsible for your sewer pipes, and you can avoid costly repairs and even legal issues by having them inspected.

The function of a sewer pipe is to remove water out of your house to your septic tank or sewer system. When the sewers and the drains are flowing normally, there are no blockages. Common problems causing blocked sewer pipes include old and broken pipes, as well as tree roots.

If your pipes are blocked, you need to employ the services of a plumber. Many plumbers use video pipe inspection which involves feeding a camera down your sewer line to check for any problems. The camera will be able to establish exactly where any possible or existing problems are. It will also give the plumber an idea of what work needs to be done and let you know the costs involved.

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The video pipe inspection is useful when sewer pipes run through lengthy distances. Dirt and other debris can be seen, and the plumber can assess what method to employ to clean the pipes. All data is recorded to check later.

Ideally, you should have your sewer pipes inspected by a plumber before buying a house. An older house may have old clay pipes that have separated or have become damaged by tree roots. A video pipe inspectionis money well spent and will give you peace of mind.