Sewer Camera Inspection Services IN BRADENTON & SARASOTA, FL

The most common reason that we perform sewer inspections is to check if your plumbing system is functioning properly. Normally, sewer inspections are a nightmare for everyone involved; however, with a sewer camera inspection, we can determine the exact location of obstructions and blockages without invasive processes.

The best part about sewer camera inspections is that we can snake the camera directly into the sewer line to get visual feedback without the need to dig up your property to find the problem. You get immediate results without potentially damaging your property!

What Is Sewer Camera Inspection?

When you schedule a sewer camera inspection with us, an expert plumber or technician will feed a tiny camera into your sewer line. That camera travels the length of the line, capturing images with a small light.

We can see these images from above ground displayed on a monitor to pinpoint exactly where in your sewer line the problem is to make the most beneficial repair recommendations.

When Should You Inspect Your Sewer Lines?

A sewer camera inspection is the first step to ensuring your home’s plumbing lines are performing properly.

While regular inspections are important, you want to inspect your sewer lines immediately if the following apply to you.

• Purchasing or Selling a Home: Sewer line repairs can be expensive. If you plan to buy a home, inspecting the sewer lines first can save you from buying a property that needs extensive repairs. Or, if you plan on selling your home, you don’t want surprises to pop up during the inspection, harming the sale of your property.
• Plumbing Issues: If you experience plumbing issues like low water levels, foul smells, noticeably slower draining, septic tank overflows, or sewer backups and blockages, a sewer camera inspection can clear up the issue quickly.
• Planning a Remodeling Project: If you plan on remodeling a bathroom or kitchen in your home, you will want to inspect the sewer line first because of the amount of water work involved. You want to ensure that your sewer line can handle the increased needs.

6 Common Issues Found During a Sewer Camera Inspection

Sewer camera inspections will quickly allow us to visually see and diagnose any issues with your plumbing system. It’s as simple as describing the problem to us, and then we’ll do a thorough inspection via camera to see what’s going on and get it fixed swiftly!

Common issues we find during sewer camera inspections include:

1. Internal Pipe Damage: If a pipe in your sewer line collapses or becomes significantly damaged, it can create severe blockages. The only way to find the precise location of a collapsed or damaged pipe is by using a sewer inspection camera; it will also save you money if it requires excavation work to fix.
2. Pipe Deterioration: If you have any corroded or cracked pipes, they are at risk of collapsing, causing sewer leaks, higher weather bills, and nasty smells. Internal pipe damage is terrible for your home and property; you want to get any damage fixes ASAP.
3. Tree Root Obstruction: Tree roots are often the cause of sewer line blockages in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. Tree roots love sewer lines; there’s a continuous source of water, and the sewage provides nutrients for the plant. They can grow through tiny cracks and force their way into a sewer line, quickly resulting in a complete blockage.
4. Internal Blockage: Sewer line blockages can cause water to drain slowly (or even not drain at all if it’s a complete obstruction). Clogs and blockages can occur for various reasons, including mold and grease build-up, and often go deeper than you can reach with a plunger or snake.
5. Loose Joint Connections: Loose or offset joint connections can occur for various reasons—most commonly from tree roots—and can cause a small clog to quickly turn into a complete blockage.
6. Collapsed Joint Connections: If you notice clogs from multiple plumbing fixtures or frequent backups, it could be a collapsed joint connection in your sewer line. The only way to identify these connections without excavation is with a sewer camera inspection.

Sewer Camera Inspection Services from Elite Heating & Air

Like any plumbing issue, the longer you let it persist, the worse it will get over time. And the longer you wait to identify and fix the problem, the more expensive the repair will be—you should have sewer line issues inspected as soon as you notice something isn’t right to reduce the need for expensive, time-consuming repairs.

At Elite Heating & Air, we’ve served the Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, communities for years. We can take care of your plumbing repairs, sewer, and water line repairs, drain cleaning needs, and more.

So if you think you have a sewer line issue or any other plumbing problem, schedule an appointment online or call us at 1-941-242-7683 for fast, affordable service.