Having your sewer pipeline inspected is a good idea, especially if you have been having any problems or if you are purchasing a new home more than 20 years old. In a sewer pipeline inspection, a tiny video camera is sent through the pipeline from the house foundation to the main sewer line. 

The inspection will show any potential problems in the pipeline. For example, it could show roots growing into the pipe for its water, potentially blocking it. If part of the ground along the pipe has settled, build-up could have collected in the lower portions of the pipe (“bellies”). The ground may have shifted, damaging connections between sections of pipe and causing cracks or leaks. Pipes may have deteriorated.

Pipeline inspections provide critical information about the condition of the sewer pipeline, as well as any clogs in it. In some cases, it’s clear from the inspection that the line just needs to be hydro jetted to clear the clog. Pipeline inspections can also be used to provide information for an accurate repair estimate.