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Sewer Pipe Video Camera Inspections for Sewer Tree Roots

Some sewer line issues are caused by the homeowner themselves. That includes things like clogs formed after the wrong things are put down the drain or in the toilet.

Most all sewer line issues simply occur due to nature though. While this doesn’t mean you are powerless against sewer line problems, with a little due diligence and the combination of  the correct preventive sewer repair services, you can stop these sewer line issues before they even occur outside of your home.

The best way to get to the bottom of any sewer issues is a sewer video camera inspection.

Damage to the Pipe

There are many reasons a sewer line pipe can break, and it won’t be your own fault. Soil can shift throughout the seasons of the year, and can put stress on the sewer pipes which in turn can cause them to burst or rupture.

Older sewer pipes are at risk of corroding, which then can turn into leaks. Sewer pipes are held together by seals, and as these seals deteriorate over time, they can cause waste to leak out.

Sewer Lines Can Start to Sag Over Time

Wastewater ejects from your plumbing system. There is no way to magically get it over to the waste treatment plant out side of a sewer line. Sewer lines are positioned at an angle that lets gravity do almost all of the work for us.

However, the shifting of soil can cause the position of the pipe to move and cause some of the pipes to become very saggy. This creates a dip that causes waste buildup instead of naturally flowing through the sewer line, and it can cause a blockage.

Cleaning out these clogs may provide a temporary solution but the pipe will then need to be excavated and ultimately, replaced. You can rely on sewer camera and video pipe inspection to find these potential clogs before they happen. These sewer camera inspections can help your licensed plumber notice a sagging pipe long before it becomes an issue.


Sewer Tree Root Infiltration

Nature is beautiful, is it not? The fact that actual tree roots can actively seek water through the ground and start to grow into your sewer line is pretty incredible!

That image disappears though when you consider those tree roots might be actively looking for waste water leaking from your sewage pipe.

Small hairline cracks in the sewer pipe can release water into the surrounding soil. It is more than enough to attract tree roots. As the tree roots find their way inside the pipe, they can clog up the entire line. Hydro-Jetting can powerfully blow away the roots, but the sewer pipe may also need to be replaced to ensure that the leak is not adding contaminates to the soil.

The way to prevent sewer tree root infestation is simply by catching it ahead of time. You can do that with regular camera or video sewer pipe inspections, which can help find these clogs before they happen. A knowledgable plumber will also be able to find any hairline cracks in the sewer pipe before they can cause much bigger problems for you.

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