When Is a Plumbing Inspection Needed?
Plumbing inspections are an important part of homeownership. However, it isn’t quite enough to just inspect the pipes. Using a pipe inspection camera to travel even further down the pipes and into the sewer allows for a whole other level of plumbing inspection.
Homeowners shouldn't wait for an emergency situation to happen before calling a plumber. Routine inspections help maintain the health and lifespan of the pipes, the sewer system, and the home overall.
Why a Pipe Inspection Camera Makes a Difference
Any trained plumber has the ability to perform a thorough plumbing inspection, but an inspection performed with a pipe inspection can enhance their ability to find issues even more.
Many of the areas of pipe that need to be inspected the most are located in inaccessible places - inside of the walls, underneath concrete in the foundation of the home, etc.
Pipe inspection cameras work by feeding a long, flexible rod down through the pipes. At the end of the rod is a high definition camera.
The camera records live video of what the inside of the pipes look like, which can be both watched and recorded by the plumber. Most pipe inspection cameras also come equipped with a light source that floods the pipe with light that helps to illuminate any potential cracks and clogs better. These types of plumbing inspections are incredibly important to the home for a variety of reasons.
What Is a Sewer Inspection and Why Are They Important?
While a standard plumbing inspection checks out the health of the pipes, a sewer inspection goes even deeper. Checking into the foundation and under the house can help find even deeper issues with the pipes, some of which can only be diagnosed after something bursts or breaks. Here are some of the issues that a sewer inspection can find.
Pipe obstructions and clogs.- Pipe sections that aren’t aligned properly.
- Tree root intrusions.
- Grease and grime build-up.
- Cracks and leaks in the pipes.
- Pipe corrosion.
Pipe obstructions and clogs.Any time the home is having more frequent issues with clogs, sewer line backups, or slowing drains, full sewer and plumbing inspections should be performed.
This should be the case even if the homeowner is proficient in temporarily fixing these issues themselves. It is also recommended that all new homeowners have them done before signing the contract to purchase the home.
The Perks of Inspections
Plumbing inspections are beneficial, even when the home isn’t having obvious problems. Routine plumbing inspections are also incredibly important to have done on an annual basis. An action that can elongate a pipe's lifespan.
Homeowners tend to forget that plumbing issues don’t always happen in large, abrupt ways. In fact, in the majority of cases, these issues start small and unnoticeable and build up over time before becoming an emergency situation.
A plumbing inspection can help catch them before that happens. Small cracks and corrosion can be identified and fixed early, which saves both money and the stress caused by an emergency plumbing call. Pipe inspection cameras can help even more, especially when operated by a licensed plumber.
About Lodder Brothers Limited
Lodder Brothers Limited provides plumbing services in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Their staff includes multiple licensed and expertly trained technicians, and the company provides plumbing all the plumbing services a homeowner needs, including 24-hour emergency availability. They have been open since 1975, and include a 2-year guarantee on all plumbing repairs.
