Sewer Camera Inspection Torrance: 5 Signs You May Need One
Sewer camera inspection Torrance property owners may need is often recommended when a drain or sewer problem keeps returning, the cause is unclear or there is concern about damaged piping underground. A camera inspection allows a technician to see inside the sewer line and identify conditions that cannot be confirmed from the surface.
It can help locate root intrusion, cracks, offsets, separations, heavy buildup, broken pipe and other problems before unnecessary excavation or repair work begins.
1. Your Main Sewer Line Keeps Backing Up
If your main sewer line has been cleared but the stoppage keeps returning, there may be an underlying condition inside the pipe. Roots, grease buildup, damaged piping, scale, offsets or other defects can cause repeated backups.
A sewer camera inspection can help determine why the blockage keeps coming back instead of simply clearing the line again.
2. Multiple Drains Are Slow at the Same Time
One slow sink may be a local fixture problem. When several drains, toilets or tubs begin draining slowly at the same time, the issue may be farther downstream in the main sewer line.
Camera inspection can help identify whether there is a restriction, buildup or damaged section affecting the entire system.
3. You Suspect Tree Root Intrusion
Tree roots can enter sewer piping through small cracks, joints or deteriorated sections. Once inside the line, roots can catch paper and debris and create recurring sewer stoppages.
Sewer camera inspection Torrance homes with mature landscaping may benefit from can help show the location and severity of root intrusion before repair or cleaning decisions are made.
4. You Are Planning Sewer Repair or Replacement
Before excavating or replacing a sewer line, it is important to understand where the problem is located and how much of the piping is affected. Camera inspection can help identify broken sections, offsets, separations or other defects and assist with planning the repair.
For complete sewer service, visit our Torrance Sewer and Drain Service page.
5. You Are Buying or Selling a Property
A sewer line may appear to be working properly during a normal plumbing inspection while still containing roots, cracks, heavy buildup or other defects. A camera inspection can provide additional information about the visible condition of the sewer line.
This can be especially useful for older properties or homes with a history of sewer backups.
What Can a Sewer Camera Inspection Find?
A sewer camera inspection may identify root intrusion, cracks, broken piping, offsets, separations, buildup, corrosion, low spots, obstructions and other visible conditions inside the line.
The inspection can also help locate the approximate position of a problem underground, which can reduce unnecessary digging when repairs are required.
Should the Sewer Line Be Cleaned Before Camera Inspection?
In some cases, heavy buildup or standing water can make it difficult to clearly view the inside of a sewer line. Drain cleaning or hydro jetting may be recommended first so the camera can provide a clearer view of the pipe.
Learn more about our Drain Cleaning Torrance service.
For heavy grease, sludge or recurring buildup, visit our Hydro Jetting Torrance page.
When Camera Inspection Can Save Money
Guessing at the location of an underground sewer problem can lead to unnecessary excavation. Sewer camera inspection Torrance customers use before major repair work can help narrow down the location and visible cause of the problem so repairs can be better targeted.
Call GMP Plumbing for Sewer Camera Inspection in Torrance
GMP Plumbing provides sewer camera inspections for homes, apartment buildings, restaurants, property managers and commercial properties throughout Torrance and the South Bay.
Call 310-269-8437 to schedule sewer and drain service.
For local information, visit the City of Torrance.