Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner.
You can live with a drippingfaucetfor a week or two or contend with a damaged sprinkler head until you replace it.
However,sewer lineproblems are hard to ignore as wastewater overflows your floor drains from a hidden pipe outside yourMesahome. You cannot see the underlying problem and don’t know its severity. You merely know something has gone wrong.
Prevent Sewer Line Issues
At Camcor Plumbing, we encourage customers to be proactive with their sewer lines anddrains. Routinely inspecting your sewer line is the best way to avoid sewage backup in your home from blockages, tree root obstruction, and even pipe collapse.
Our experts at Camcor Plumbing use a tiny video camera to see inside your sewer line. The camera, which can inspectpipeswith a diameter of one to 60 inches, provides an accurate view of your sewer line and helps us assess its condition. It is an effective diagnostic tool that can identify problems like cracks and corrosion before they escalate and cause costly damage.
Inspection Frequency
Consider scheduling an inspection every couple of years. If you live in an older home or a home with frequent plumbing problems, an annual inspection helps detect any changes in the line and pinpoints budding issues.
Some older sewer lines are made of materials that degrade easily or are vulnerable to root invasion. According toRealtor.com, some homes built in the 1930s and earlier have clay sewer lines that can become brittle and break, leaking contaminants into the soil. Cast-iron sewer pipes, found in some homes from the 1950s-80s, can crack or corrode.
The soil and vegetation on your property also play a role in how often you should schedule an inspection. For example, a home surrounded by large trees and shrubs needs more frequent inspections than a home without potentially invasive underground roots.
Benefits of Routine Inspection
Identifying a problem before it worsens avoids costly repairs and even sewer line replacement. Routine inspections save you money in the long run and prevent stressful and inconvenient wastewater backups. Other benefits include:
- Environment: An inspection ensures your sewer line is notleakingcontaminants into the earth.
- Health: Sewage backups are unsanitary and can jeopardize your health. An inspection will detect blockages and obstructions, like tree roots, that invade and can block water flow, causing backup through your drains.
- Property Value: Before buying or selling a home, inspect the sewer line for problems. You want to be sure it is in good condition. A well-maintained sewer line contributes to a healthy property value.
- Confidence: Routine inspections bolster your confidence in your drain and sewer system because nothing can hide from the camera’s eye or escape our team’s thorough examination. Preventative maintenance also brings peace of mind.
Maintenance Tips
Treat your drains with some TLC to keep your sewer line system in top condition:
- Flushable: Yourtoiletshould only dispose of humane waste and toilet paper. Avoid throwing anything else into it, including products labeled flushable.
- Kitchen Drain: Oil, grease, fats, coffee grounds, eggshells, and foods can clog your drain and sewer line. Keep them out of your sink and toilet.
- Hair: Avoid hair clogs by placing a hair catcher in your shower drain.
Schedule Sewer Line Inspection Today!
At Camcor Plumbing, we use real-time video cameras to assess sewer line conditions. Let us bring you peace of mind with a video inspection of your Mesa, Arizona, or home. Call us at480-626-4272orrequest service online.