Schedule a Video Inspection of your sewer
If you have a home, a video sewer inspection will give you peace of mind that there is not a problem starting.
What is done at a video inspection?
- Insertion: A technician inserts a waterproof camera, attached to a flexible cable, into the sewer line. The access point is typically a designated cleanout, but a toilet may be removed if a cleanout is not present.
- Visual diagnosis: As the camera travels through the pipes, it sends a live video feed to a monitor, allowing the technician to identify and assess any problems.
- Location identification: Many cameras have a built-in radio transmitter. This sends a signal that the technician can use with an above-ground locator to pinpoint the exact location and depth of a problem area.
- Reporting: A detailed report, including the video footage, is often provided to the customer.
What is done at a sewer rodding?
The inspection provides a detailed, real-time look at the condition of your home's main sewer line and other deep pipes.
- Access: A plumbing technician feeds a flexible rod equipped with a special camera into the sewer line, usually through a designated "cleanout" access point. If no cleanout exists, the plumber can gain access through a toilet drain.
- Navigation: The flexible rod allows the technician to maneuver the camera through the pipe, even around bends. The camera is equipped with LED lights to illuminate the inside of the pipe.
- Visual diagnosis: The camera sends a live video feed to a monitor, where the technician watches for signs of damage or blockage. This footage can be recorded for future reference.
- Pinpoint location: The camera also has a radio transmitter that sends a signal, allowing the technician to use a locator tool to mark the precise location and depth of any problems from above ground.