A tiny, flexible sewer camera is attached to a snake-like cable that plumbers feed through the sewer pipe until it reaches the cause of the clog (or break in the line). A radio transmitter on the camera records the physical location of the line and depth from the surface, telling the plumber where the blockage is and what work needs to be done to fix it.

TYPES OF SEWER PROBLEMS A VIDEO PIPE INSPECTION CAN IDENTIFY
Graphic of tree roots beginning to cause obstruction in underground sewer pipe.A sewer inspection camera can identify nearly any problem with your sewer line, but these are some of the most common:

Tree root infiltrations: These are most common with old pipes made out of clay, cast iron, or other porous materials. Tree roots seek out water sources as they grow, and if they find a crack in your sewer pipe, they’ll grow into it to get to the water inside.

Broken, cracked, or collapsed pipes: Since the camera feeds along the pipe itself, the plumber will be able to tell if the pipe has collapsed, shifted, or become damaged.

Major blockages: Sometimes your pipes are in perfect condition, but years of sending things down the pipes that should go in the trashcan has caused a buildup of grease, paper, and other gunk.

Sagging or bellied sewer lines: When a section of the sewer pipe begins to sag, waste gets caught in the bellied section—resulting in repeat blockages.

At Ready Plumbers, we make sure that you understand the root cause and offer solutions before we proceed with the job. Our goal is to give our customers the option to choose a more personalized solution that best fits your unique plumbing situation without draining your wallets.