One important step all homeowners should take when buying a new home is to schedule a sewer inspection. It will alert them to line issues that might dissuade them from purchasing the property, or they can begin to budget for repairs. At King’s Sanitary Service in Bristolville, OH, they offer camera and video inspections of the sewer lines to get a thorough look and ensure none are broken, separated, or crushed.

If you need a sewer inspection, below they share a quick overview for insight into the process:

Creating a Visual

To see your sewer system up close, the plumbers will run a video into your branch line. These are the pipes that lead from your bathtubs and sinks into the main route in the house. The camera situated on the end allows the plumbers to see any obstructions or damage that might be present on a screen in real time. If no blockages are found, the camera will push through to your main system; otherwise, your plumber will have to reinsert the camera at this point to inspect the portion that leads to the municipal sewer line on the street.

Locating Blockages

When blockages are found during your inspection, the plumber will halt the camera and move to the ground around your home. They will then wave a locating device to track where the camera transmission signal is coming from so they can mark the spot with spray paint. This allows you or the plumber performing repairs to know where to dig.

Recommending Repairs

After they have finished the inspection, your plumber will provide you with a list of problems that were found and recommendations for how to fix them. Often, the company you hire to perform the inspection will also be able to repair your lines and provide additional sewer cleaning services.

If you are moving into a new home or it has been a few years since your last sewer inspection, contact King’s Sanitary Service to schedule one today. Their camera and video equipment can handle lines ranging from two inches to four feet. For more information about their sewer repair and inspection services, call (330) 889-0034 or visit them online.