Problems with plumbing may end up being in the sewer line instead of inside the home. In the past, finding the problem meant digging up the yard around the pipe, finding out what was causing the issue, doing the repair, and then repairing all of the grass around the pipe. Today, however, a sewer line inspection can be done with a camera and can allow for faster and more accurate diagnostics. Read below to learn more about the benefits of doing a sewer line inspection.

Identify Even Small Issues

Small issues are much less expensive to fix. This goes for just about everything, including potential plumbing issues. When there are any suspicions that something is wrong or if the homeowner just wants to be proactive in caring for the plumbing, a sewer line inspection can be done. Small problems can be detected right away and repaired before they turn into something much bigger down the line. 

Determine Exact Location of Blockages

It’s helpful to know exactly where a blockage is for more accurate repairs. When there is a blockage, a sewer line inspection allows the homeowners to find out where it is and what needs to be done to fix it quickly. This means less time needed to find the blockage and less damage to the yard to do the repair. 

Increase the Value of a Home

A sewer line inspection can be done before selling the home to help raise its value. While it’s not going to lead to a significant increase, buyers will likely be willing to pay more for a house when they know the plumbing is in great condition and the house is ready for them to live in once they buy it. 

Figure Out the Appropriate Repair

Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine what’s causing the issues with the plumbing and what needs to be done to repair it. Since the sewer line is buried in the yard, it’s not possible to just look along the outside of the pipe for leaks or other signs of damage. A sewer line inspection done with a camera can go through the line to determine exactly what’s wrong and what is needed to repair it. 

Find Issues Without Causing Damage

It’s no longer necessary to dig up a significant portion of the yard to figure out where the damage is in the sewer line and what’s causing the problems. Instead, with a camera, it’s possible to find the issue without causing any damage to the yard or the plumbing in the home. Once the issue is found, the homeowner can work with the plumber to determine the right repairs. 

Repair Issues With Minimal Damage

Once the issue is detected, repairs will be needed. Depending on the problem, some of the yard may need to be dug up to allow for the pipe to be accessed and for sections to be replaced. If the issue is a blockage, it may be possible to remove it without any digging. When digging is required, it is usually minimal because the plumber already knows where the issue is and what is needed to fix it. 

Reduce Cost to Find Damage

Digging up the yard takes a lot of time and work, so it’s often costly to have this done. A sewer line inspection using a camera is simple to do and does not take a lot of time, so it can often save homeowners a significant amount of money. On top of being a less expensive method for finding damage, there’s minimal damage done to the yard during the inspection and repair, so homeowners don’t have to spend a lot of money replacing grass or garden beds after the repair is done. 

Discover Missing Valuables

A bonus benefit is that it may be possible to find missing valuables. If something ends up accidentally going down the drain, it could make its way to the sewer line, provided there aren’t any blockages that can stop it from getting that far. If it does reach the sewer line, an inspection can help homeowners find out exactly where it is in the plumbing so that it can be retrieved. Depending on the item that is missing, this could lead to a significant amount of money saved over having to purchase a replacement. 

Today, sewer line inspections are typically done using a camera to help protect the plumbing and the yard, and to provide a faster diagnosis of any issues. If you’re experiencing any problems with the plumbing in your household and want to see if the sewer line is blocked or damaged, have an inspection done right away. 

Call BL Plumbing Service Inc today to learn more about the sewer line inspection services or to schedule a time to have one done at your home.