Important Things That Happen During A Sewer Line Inspection

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5 Important Things That Happen During A Sewer
Line Inspection
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1. Accessing the Sewer Pipes
The sewer system is a very important aspect of
the home. A properly functioning system allows
for the proper flow of sewage and allows for a
functioning septic system. If the line is
damaged, ruptured, or clogged, it can cause a
back up of the entire septic system causing a
more than inconvenient problem that could take
days to be fixed. The repairs for these types of
issues are expensive and can sometimes require
the yard and landscape to be dug up.

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2. Using New Fiber Optic and Camera Technology
Before we had micro cameras and fiber optic
systems, yards had to be dug up and lines had to
be manually inspected by eye. This was labor
intensive, expensive, and very invasive. Now, a
technician can feed a small camera that is
connected to a thin cord or fiber optic
connection. The camera is remotely controlled and
using a small light or infra red the inside of
the piping can be thoroughly inspected.
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3. Look for Invasive Tree Roots
One of the most common issues with older homes is
invasive tree roots. In older neighborhoods as
the trees grow and add to the beauty of the
neighborhood, concurrently they are wrecking
havoc on the underground piping. Tree roots can
bend the piping which causes it to pinch in
certain spots. A strong and large tree root can
totally rip and tear apart the sewer and septic
lines causing expensive damage.
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4. Old Pipes are Located
During the inspection, old and corroded pipes are
located and mapped out on a grid. The entire
sewer line is inspected and once completed the
technician can create a plan for repair or
replacement. Using the information from the
inspection a complete repair and installation
plan can be recommended, verified by camera
footage.
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5. Clogs
Clogs are regularly discovered during
inspections. Clogs can occur due to unflushable
debris and build up in the sewer lines. Clogs can
sometimes be cleared with other devices but the
issue may simply be solved with repair and
installation of new piping.
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