Challenges During Sewer Inspection

Challenges During Sewer Inspection

In many cases, sewer problems are not discovered and attended to until they have already caused inconvenience. Sewer lines, though mostly overlooked, need regular inspection and repair just like any other home component. As a leading provider of sewer camera inspection in Philadelphia, PA, Integrity Environmental Services shares some of the challenges we encounter when we inspect sewer lines in Philadelphia and nearby localities.

Low Areas

You might have heard homeowners or professionals speaking of a low area or, at times, a sag. Rubble converges at the low point and tampers with the flow of the sewer system and makes pipe camera inspection more challenging. Sags in the length of the pipe system are notorious for causing blockages and can completely or partially block flow in your sewer line.

Additionally, poorly laid sewer pipes and tree roots tampering with a sewer line are some of the main reasons for low areas in a sewer line. Our sewer inspection technician can always let you know if the sagging needs repair or not. 

Grease Build Up

Modern plumbing utilizes garbage disposals which can cause grease buildup in your sewer line. The insolubility of grease means it will stick on the sides of the pipe rather than flow out. The grease can pile up and eventually clog the sewer line if not detected via sewer video inspection and cleared. Grease blockages can be a serious issue, but their solution is quite simple.

When our professionals discover a grease blockage, we usually use jet cleaning techniques to unblock the sewer line. This technique ensures a total unblocking of a sewer line. It involves directing a high-pressure hose down the pipe to clear the grease and unblock the pipe.

Crevices

Crevices are mostly found in clay or cast iron sewer lines. Pressure within the pipes result in hairline crevices, especially in the fitting areas. If a crack has no impact on the flow within the sewer line, there is usually no need to attend to it. However, you should look to contain leakages using a liner if there is a crevice on the underside of a sewer pipe, which a pipe drain inspection can help detect.

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Sewer inspection is an important aspect of home maintenance. Integrity Environmental Services has professionals and equipment to perform a thorough inspection and repair of your sewer line if the need arises. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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