Sewer Camera Inspections: Why Aurora Homeowners Should See What’s Happening Underground
When a sewer line is buried beneath your yard, driveway, landscaping, or foundation, determining what’s wrong can be difficult.
You may know that your drains are backing up, but you can’t see the pipe itself.
That’s where a sewer camera inspection can help.
Denver Rooter Man provides drain camera inspection services for homeowners in Aurora and surrounding areas who need a better understanding of what’s happening inside their plumbing.
What Is a Sewer Camera Inspection?
A sewer camera inspection uses a specialized camera attached to a flexible cable.
The camera travels through the plumbing system while transmitting video to a monitor.
This allows a plumber to examine the inside of the pipe.
Instead of relying entirely on symptoms, the plumber can potentially identify the actual condition of the sewer line.
What Can a Camera Find?
A camera inspection can potentially reveal:
- Tree root intrusion
- Cracks
- Broken pipes
- Pipe separations
- Heavy buildup
- Blockages
- Collapsed sections
- Deterioration
- Sagging sections
- Foreign objects
This information can be extremely valuable when determining whether a homeowner needs cleaning, repair, or replacement.
Why Camera Inspections Matter for Older Aurora Homes
Aurora has many established neighborhoods with older homes.
The city notes that homes built before 1985 can have clay sewer lines that may deteriorate over time.
That doesn’t mean every older home has sewer problems.
However, homeowners purchasing or maintaining an older property may benefit from knowing what condition their underground plumbing is actually in.
A Camera Can Prevent Unnecessary Guessing
Imagine that your sewer line backs up.
One possibility is a simple blockage. Another possibility is root intrusion. Another could be a damaged or collapsed section.
Without seeing the inside of the line, it’s difficult to know exactly what’s happening.
A camera inspection can help narrow down the cause.
Camera Inspections Before Buying a Home
A sewer camera inspection can also be useful during the home-buying process.
Most buyers think about:
- The roof
- Furnace
- Foundation
- Electrical system
- Plumbing fixtures
- Appliances
But underground sewer piping is easy to overlook.
A sewer line replacement can be a significant project, so understanding the condition of the line before purchasing a property may help buyers make a more informed decision.
Camera Inspections Before Sewer Replacement
If you’re told that your sewer line needs to be replaced, ask questions.
Where is the damage? How extensive is it? Is the pipe cracked? Is there root intrusion? Is there a collapsed section?
A camera inspection can help answer those questions.
Aurora Water specifically recommends obtaining video footage of a private sewer service line when homeowners are dealing with backups or want additional information about their sewer line.
What Happens After the Inspection?
The next step depends on what the camera finds.
If the line is structurally sound but clogged, drain cleaning may be appropriate.
If roots have entered the line, cleaning may provide temporary relief while additional repairs are considered.
If the pipe is cracked or collapsed, repair or replacement may be necessary.
The Goal Is a Better Diagnosis
The goal of a camera inspection isn’t automatically to sell a sewer replacement.
The goal is to understand the condition of the pipe.
A professional plumber can use that information to recommend the most appropriate solution.
Contact Denver Rooter Man
If you’re dealing with recurring sewer backups, unexplained drainage issues, or an older sewer line, a camera inspection can provide valuable insight.
Denver Rooter Man provides drain camera inspection services in Aurora, Colorado and surrounding areas.
Call 720-327-5353 to schedule service.
