Problems with sewer lines can be hard to diagnose, which is why you may need a sewer camera inspection. Plumbers can snake flexible equipment through the channels and identify problems without having to dig up the yard. To determine whether you need a sewer camera inspection, here’s how it can help and how the process works. 

What a Sewer Camera Inspection Entails

Sewer pipes are typically installed behind walls or buried under feet of dirt below the building’s foundation. To access the lines, a technician will place a long waterproof rod with a camera at the tip inside the vent stack, sewer line cleanout, or another opening. The cable features a light to illuminate the channel. As it moves through a pipe, the camera sends a video signal to a monitor so technicians can see real-time footage. With a thorough visual inspection, a plumber can determine the exact location of the problem. They can record and play back the footage later to aid in the repair process. 

When to Schedule the Service

If you experience waste backups through drains, invest in a sewer camera inspection. Service technicians can locate how deep a blockage is located in a pipe and what materials are causing the clog. In the case of mud buildup, they might use sewer jetting tools to break apart and flush out the grime. If invasive roots are to blame, they’ll know what area of the yard to excavate to reach the affected section. The camera can also see corrosion, cracks, and punctures in the inner lining and connections, so an inspection can also shed light on the general condition of the system.

For a sewer camera inspection to determine what repairs or maintenance tasks are needed, contact the licensed technicians at Keith McDonald Plumbing. Serving clients in Washington, Baldwin, and Laurens counties in Georgia since 2002, the professionals will provide an accurate diagnosis and perform drain cleaning and additional plumbing services to keep the lines clear. For an appointment in the Sandersville area or Dublin community, call (478) 451-0330. Reach the Milledgeville location at (478) 453-8003. Look for special offers and rebates on the company’s website.