As a homeowner, you’ll need a variety of services to keep your home in good working condition. One of these crucial services is a sewer line inspection. Below, we’ll go over what this inspection is and the many benefits it can provide you with.
What is a Sewer Line Inspection?
A sewer line inspection is where one of our plumbing professionals will come out and use specialized equipment to inspect your entire sewer line. We’ll use a camera to assess the inside of the line from inside your home to your city’s sewer hookup or your septic tank. This inspection allows us to identify any damage, excessive wear, or blockages in your line that could lead to a serious problem later on.
Benefits of Professional Inspection Service
Routine sewer line inspections are a great option for all homeowners looking to minimize costs while extending the longevity of their sewer system. Below, we’ll go over some of the biggest benefits of these routine inspections.
Identify Issues
One of the most significant benefits of a sewer line inspection is that we can identify any potential issues your line may have. These include things like clogs, tree root intrusion, sagging, cracks, and even collapsing. When we know the specific problems that your existing sewer line has, we can use the right equipment and approach to eliminate them. For example, if you have tree root intrusion inside your sewer line, we can use our hydro jetting system with a chisel-style bit that works to bust up the hard tree roots to clear your line.
Prevent Major Issues
No one wants to be stuck dealing with a massive plumbing issue at their home. Fortunately, routine sewer line inspections are a great way to drastically minimize your risk of experiencing one. This is because we can identify problems and repair them as swiftly as possible before they get any worse. You never want to continue using your sewer line without routine inspections, as it will simply lead to a plethora of unsavory issues.
Extend Piping Longevity
Another great benefit of routine inspections is extending the overall longevity of your sewage line. This is because while we repair issues when they’re small, they cause less damage than if they are allowed to develop into larger problems. A properly maintained sewer line will last many years longer than a line that isn’t.
Understand Remaining Lifespan
Over the years, sewer lines have been constructed out of many different materials. Some of the most common include clay, cast iron, galvanized steel, and even PVC. Every one of these materials has a finite lifespan and will require eventual replacement. A sewer line inspection is a great way to understand the current state of your sewer line and let you know when a replacement will likely be necessary.
Because sewer line replacements are pretty costly, it’s helpful to know a few years ahead of time when a replacement is necessary so you can adequately prepare your budget for the upcoming service. This can take a lot of stress out of the replacement process and ensure it’s done at a time that’s most convenient for you and your family.
Boosts Home Hygiene
When you have undetected sewer issues at your home, it can lead to a plethora of hygiene issues. These include things like wastewater leakage in your home, harmful sewage odor exposure, and even toxic microbial growth. These can all be harmful to your family’s health and shorten the lifespan of your home’s building components. A video camera inspection will detect these problems so they can be repaired before they turn into a significant health hazard for your family and home.
Peace of Mind
Another reason to consider getting routine video inspections of your sewer line is to provide you with peace of mind. As a homeowner, it’s easy to worry about all the different systems throughout your home and when they may break. Many different home repairs, like sewer line repairs and replacements, are quite expensive for the average homeowner. Getting a routine inspection is a great way to ensure your line is in good condition and give you some peace of mind.
Better Drain Performance
Camera inspections are perfect for identifying any unwanted debris in your sewer line so you can have it removed. By removing any blockages, you can enhance the performance of the drains throughout your home. This will ensure adequate wastewater removal from all your sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, and appliances.
When to Schedule a Sewer Line Inspection
There’s no doubt that getting a sewer line inspection is an absolute must for every homeowner. However, you’re likely wondering how often you should be getting this inspection service. Below, we’ll discuss the most common times you’ll want to call to get our sewer inspection service.
Buying or Selling a Home
You should always be getting a video sewer inspection whenever you plan on buying or selling a home. A sewage line is an expensive part of any household, and understanding its condition is the key to determining the appropriate purchase price for a prospective home.
You don’t want to end up purchasing a home only to find out that the sewer line needs replacement and you’re going to have to spend a bunch of money to do so. Furthermore, suppose you plan on selling your home. In that case, you can use the sewage inspection report to help increase the asking price and alert you to any problems with the line that would otherwise lead to issues with pricing negotiations later on.
Every Two to Five Years
Every homeowner should invest in routine sewer line inspections to ensure their line is well-maintained. The frequency of inspections depends on the age of your home. In general, homes over 25 years old, with large trees surrounding the sewer line, or those that have had past problems with backups and clogs, should receive routine inspections about every two years.
If your home has more modern PVC or ABS plumbing and there haven’t been any significant issues with your system, it’s best to plan on an inspection every three to five years.
Repeated Clogs
It’s common for homeowners to experience clogs in their toilets, showers, and sinks from time to time. Usually, using a simple tool, like a plunger, is enough to remove the clog and restore full functionality to your plumbing system. However, if you’re experiencing frequent clogs at your home, it’s a key indication that there’s likely an underlying issue in your sewer line. It’s best to get a video camera inspection to identify the underlying problem and repair it promptly.
Expert Sewer Inspection Service
Plumbing, Cooling & Electrical Nerds offers expert sewer inspection services for the Southwest Florida community, including Bonita Springs, Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. We can also assist with all your backflow prevention, drain cleaning, clog removal, drain tunneling, hydro jetting, sewer line, and slab leak repair needs.
Call our office today to schedule your next service appointment with one of our helpful plumbing professionals.
