Drain & Sewer Inspection FAQs
A camera inspection uses specialized video equipment to examine the inside of accessible drain or sewer piping. It can help identify visible blockages, roots, cracks, damaged joints, and other conditions affecting the line.
An inspection may be recommended when you experience recurring backups, multiple slow drains, suspected root intrusion, or repeated sewer problems. It can also be useful before deciding on certain sewer repairs.
Yes. A sewer camera can often show where roots have entered the line and how extensively they are affecting the pipe.
A camera inspection can identify many visible signs of sewer line damage, including cracks, separations, deterioration, and some collapsed areas. Additional diagnostic steps may occasionally be needed depending on the condition of the pipe.
Typically, a camera inspection is performed through an accessible plumbing or sewer cleanout, so excavation is not usually necessary simply to inspect the line. Accessibility varies by property.
Once the condition of the line is better understood, Royal Flush Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair can explain the appropriate next steps. Depending on the findings, that could include drain cleaning, root removal, sewer repair, pipelining, or another recommended solution.
