Join TJM Plumbing for a virtual tour inside your home’s plumbing system! We reveal the fascinating, hidden world of your drains in this tell-all blog. Our clients have had the satisfaction of thorough drain cleaning with a camera.
Using an advanced drain pipe video inspection camera system, we look beyond surface blockage to reveal damage you didn’t even know was there. Let’s take a closer look at what this technology can uncover.
Tree Root Intrusion
What do trees have to do with drain pipes? Well, tree roots naturally seek out water and nutrients, and a wet drain pipe offers a tempting access point. A sewer pipe CCTV inspection reveals the tell-tale signs of root intrusion.
Our plumbers will be able to see the extent of the growth and the precise location where the roots have broken through the pipe structure. With this early identification using drain cleaning technology, you can prevent significant structural damage.
Broken Pipes
A drain pipe video inspection camera system also provides visual proof of broken pipes that occur deep underground. This can be caused by ground shifting, heavy traffic or the natural ageing of material, but are difficult to detect.
The camera can expose various forms of damage, including distinct cracks, fractures and collapsing pipes. Your plumber can mark the exact location above ground, eliminating guesswork and ensuring a focused and effective pipe repair.
Stubborn Grease Buildup
One of the most common causes of drain clogging is grease build-up. Drain cleaning with a camera makes this much easier. Cooking oils and fats poured down kitchen sinks eventually solidify, creating thick, sticky layers along the inner walls of your pipes.
A camera helps to show the extent of the damage, determine the best cleaning method and prevent a major blockage disaster.
Other Structural Issues
A camera gets into tight spaces where people can’t. This means it can reveal a host of other complex structural problems that compromise your drain function. These could include misaligned joints, sagging pipes, corrosion and the presence of foreign objects.
All this visual evidence will be clearly documented for future reference and will form the basis of a comprehensive repair strategy.
Benefits of a Drain Pipe Video Inspection
With the following benefits, the cost of camera inspection of sewer lines is well worth it:
- Accurately diagnose problems
- Save you time and money
- Avoid unnecessary digging on your property
- No more costly repeat call-outs
Call TJM Plumbing today for comprehensive inspections and solutions. We provide sewer pipe CCTV inspections and expert service, leading to cleaner drains and your peace of mind.
