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Why a Sewer Inspection Is Important
by Expert Contributor Ryan Corbett, Master Plumber and Co-Owner of Dream Team Home Services
Sewer inspections can save your home and your pockets. Just because the sewer is “out of sight, out of mind,” doesn’t mean it should be neglected. Many homeowners overlook their sewer lateral because they don’t know much about it and don’t know how to tell if there are problems. Neglecting it can negatively affect your pockets and your property.
Home inspectors sometimes overlook a sewer lateral because it’s underground. Worse, the majority of inspectors don’t have the correct, specialized equipment to do a proper sewer inspection. Professional certified plumbers use specialized waterproof video camera snakes that are pushed through sewer lateral piping, to conduct several visual inspections.
Certified Plumbers Use New Technology
A proper sewer inspection is not as difficult as it used to be. There’s no longer a need to dig up your yard to find the problems. Certified plumbers can repair or replace the sewer lateral without damaging your beautiful landscaping.
Common Problems Found in Sewer Lines
Low Areas: When debris gathers in the low area of your sewer pipe, it disrupts the flow.
Offset Pipes: An offset is where two sections of pipe meet but do not line up correctly.
Tree Roots: Roots can not only offset a pipe but can also crush a pipe. Root intrusion is more common in older piping.
Buildup of Grease: Garbage disposals can cause a grease buildup. Enough grease and other substances will cause blockages.
Cracking: Leaks outside of the pipe can lead to settlement of your sewer line and should be repaired to avoid damage.
Pipe Collapse: Although a pipe collapse is uncommon, it can happen due to the issues above. In almost every case, your line will need to be replaced.
Sewer inspections show problems unknown to you without a proper camera sewer inspection. These inspections take the guesswork out of identifying problems. With a proper inspection, plumbers will discover potential problems before they cause severe damage.
Your sewer lateral is an important part of your home. Do your “homework” before moving forward. A proper sewer lateral inspection should be done by a certified sewer inspection contractor. They’ll have the proper and specialized equipment to inspect your sewer lateral.
Expert Contributor Ryan Corbett, Master Plumber and Co-Owner of Dream Team Home Services
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