Video Inspection
Video inspection cameras have become one of the best tools in the plumbing business. Specially made cameras allow for a visual inspection of underground sewer lines and other piping, determining the condition of the inside of the pipe. Our machines have a high-resolution video camera that transmits video images to the technician and can be saved onto a videotape at your request. Transmitters on the camera provide the depth and location from the surface so that defects and obstructions can be corrected. This is an excellent tool to identify pipe damage and obstructions that inhibit proper flow or create occasional or repeated backups.
If our technician has a problem running your main sewer line and suspects a break or bad spot, he will give you the option of a video camera inspection to determine if the pipe is damaged. Our technician will show you a TV style video monitor with a color picture of the pipe and will present options for sewer line repair or replacement if necessary.
Video camera inspections pinpoint problems like these:
- Broken, cracked or collapsed pipe — damaged pipes requiring repair or replacement.
- Offset pipe — sewer pipes have become misaligned due to shifting soil, frozen ground, settling, etc.
- Blockage — grease buildup or a foreign object is restricting or prohibiting proper flow and/or cleaning of the line.
- Corrosion — the pipe has deteriorated and/or broken, causing sections to collapse and restrict water flow.
- Bellied pipe — a section of the pipe has sunk due to ground or soil conditions, creating a valley that collects paper and waste.
- Leaking joints — the seals between pipes have broken, allowing water to escape into the area surrounding the pipe.
- Root infiltration — tree or shrub roots have invaded the sewer line, preventing normal cleaning and/or roots have damaged the pipe.
- Off-grade pipe — existing pipes are constructed of substandard or outdated material that may have deteriorated or corroded.
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