If your home is connected to a municipal sewer by a sewer line, keeping it functional is your responsibility. If a professional hasn’t performed an inspection of your sewer line in a while, it’s time to arrange for one. Here are three reasons why.

Why You Need a Sewer Line Inspection

1. Avoid Costly Repairs

If left unfixed, small leaks and degrading sewer materials can eventually create the need for a full sewer line replacement. In many cases, if the problem is detected early enough, the plumber can make a repair instead. Because they know what to look for and have the tools to closely inspect the sewer from the inside, they can identify problems in their early stages, long before you would know about them.

2. Catch Tree Roots Before They Cause Clogs

One common source of sewer clogs and breaks is tree root growth. Drawn by the presence of moisture, tree roots can enter through the seams between lengths of sewer line.

Once there, they’ll continue spreading, potentially pushing the line out of place and breaking the pipe. If the roots are found early on, they can be chopped up with a specialized drain snake, allowing them to wash out of the line and into the sewer.

3. Have a Paper Trail

For homeowners, keeping resale value in mind is always wise. Because a sewer replacement is costly, potential buyers might shy away from homes where the sewer is in questionable condition.

Even if a sewer line inspection doesn’t turn up any problems, it’s helpful because you’ll have a professional plumber vouching for its condition. When you’re ready to sell, that information can make it easier to close the deal.

If you need a sewer line inspection, contact the team at McGuire Plumbing & Heating in Voluntown, CT. For over 30 years, this family-owned and -operated business has offered plumbing repairs, new furnace installation, boiler maintenance, and water heater inspection to customers throughout New London County. To learn more about their offerings, visit them online, or call (860) 376-3388 for a project estimate.