If you’ve ever investigated sewer line issues, you’ve encountered something related to sewer camera inspections. Every plumber of any caliber employs this method to diagnose sewer backups or damages. If a sewage problem occurs, Residents will do well to understand the purpose and application of sewer camera inspections.
Workings of Sewer Line Cameras
Sewer cameras can locate the reason for a blockage in the sewer system without digging up the yard or making an educated estimate. Sewage repair and pipe replacement are not simple procedures, so it helps homeowners avoid costly repairs and anxiety that will eventually solve their problems.
A cable resembling a snake that travels along the sewer pipe until it reaches the obstruction’s source is attached to a small, flexible sewer camera by plumbers. The camera’s radio transmitter keeps track of the line’s position and the distance from the surface. It provides the plumber with information about the obstruction’s location and the necessary removal steps.
Types of Sewer Problems Identified by Video Pipe Inspections
The sewer camera can find almost any issue in your sewer line. However, here are some most commonly encountered:
- The Tree Root’s Infiltrations: Usually found near old cast iron, clay, or other porous pipes. The origins of trees search for sources of water as they grow. If they spot a hole in your sewer pipe, they’ll take root to access the inside water.
- Broken, Collapsed, or Cracked Pipes: Cameras feed through the line, and the plumber can tell whether it has collapsed, shifted, or damaged.
- Significant Blockages: Sometimes, your pipes may be in good condition. People have been flushing waste that should have gone into the garbage can down the lines for years, which has resulted in the accumulation of paper, oil, and other muck.
- Bellied or Sagging Sewer Lines: If one section in the pipe starts to lose its elasticity, the waste gets trapped in the bellied section, resulting in repeated obstructions.
Types of Sewer Pipe Repair and Replacement
When your plumber has identified the root of the sewer line backup, you might have a variety of solutions to deal with the problem.
Traditional Sewer Repair and Replacement
Traditional repair is the only option if the camera inspection indicates the sewer lines are failing, bellying, or collapsed. A plumbing firm can dig a trench across your property to expose the sewer line and then repair or replace the portion of pipe that has caused the problem. This process could destroy other parts of your property; however, in the end, it’s the most effective option in certain situations.
Trenchless Sewer Repair and Replacement
The trenchless sewer repair process is far less infuriating and damaging than traditional trench digging. The process begins with the creation of tiny access points to damaged pipes. The cable is positioned and dragged into the tube, following the path of the present line while removing the old line from its location.
Request a Sewer Camera Inspection by Contacting Ottawa Plumbing Service
Have all of the drainage pipes around your house backed up? Are you seeing the puddles of sewage that are forming in your backyard? These are signs that you’ve got a significant sewer blockage or your pipe is damaged. Ottawa Plumbing Service offers video inspections of your lines on all sewer repair requests to help us determine the issue and provide a viable strategy for action.
Suppose you suspect you’re suffering from an issue with your sewer. In that case, you can immediately avoid further damage by calling a plumbing professional! Ottawa Plumbing Service is ready to assist. Email us at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com or give us a call at (613) 317-1682.
