Video pipeline inspection is an application that provides the real time condition of the interiors of pipelines within the home. Using this tool Homeowners Plumbing service technicians are able to quickly determine the condition of small diameter underground sewer lines. For people who are connected to the city sewer system, the biggest problems occur when tree roots grow into a pipe. In the past, a plumber would snake out the line, eliminating the problem, but not the cause and often leaving a cracked or damaged line in place to cause larger problems in the future. Now, by using a our pipe camera, a Homeowners Plumber  can see what's actually going on inside the pipe recommend the best, and most cost-effective solution.  Best of all, the camera should indicate exactly where the problem occurs, allowing our plumber to only repair that small part of the pipe.

Older sewer lines of small diameter (typically 4-inch) are made by the union of a number of short sections and are often a problem. The pipe segments may be made of cast iron, Orangeburg, or PVC. Each segment will have an enlargement (a bell) on one end to receive the end of the adjacent segment. Roots from trees and vegetation may work into the joints between segments and can be forceful enough to break open a larger opening. Eventually a root ball will form that will impede the flow of water. 

A sewer pipe camera is a very important piece of equipment, but not all plumbers use them.  Before you dig up your yard in search of a broken or clogged pipe, call Homeowners Plumbing and we will use our video equipment to examine the condition of your pipeline and determine if a problem exists, and more important, the exact location of the problem and the most efficient solution.