Drainage and sewer line problems are quite common and very serious. Drainage and sewer line problems can cause very serious clogs in your plumbing system. These clogs can hinder the flow of waste water and human waste in your drainage and sewer system. This is very problematic because it can even result in a very severe sewer backup. What makes drainage and sewer problems so serious and problematic is the fact that they are very difficult to diagnose and fix. Most of the drainage and sewer lines are concealed inside walls and below the ground. You cannot access these pipes unless you use sophisticated plumbing techniques or serious excavation. Modern plumbers use a rather simple but very effective technique to diagnose drainage and sewer line issues. They conduct underground sewer camera inspections. They simply insert a waterproof remote controlled video camera inside the sewer lines and then maneuver it all the way though the pipes. They are able to see the interior side of the pipe from a screen above the ground. Using this method, they can easily diagnose any sewer line problem and come up with the best solution. Here are a few instances when you really need an underground sewer camera inspection.
Drainage and sewer line clogs can be minor or serious. Minor clogs do not necessitate the services of a professional plumber. You can easily remove minor clogs using a plunger, hot water, drain claw, or a baking soda and vinegar solution. You can also use chemical drain cleaners to dislodge a minor clog. But the really serious and stubborn clogs will require the services of a professional sewer plumber in DC. Stubborn clogs form over time and they are usually caused by grease buildup or the presence of a solid foreign object deep inside the sewer lines. Stubborn clogs can cause sewer backups. This is where the waste water and human waste that is supposed to flow through your drainage and sewer system starts flowing backwards. This sewage can start flowing out of your shower drains, sink drains, toilet, or bathtub drain. If you are suffering stubborn clogs regularly in your drainage and sewer system, request an underground sewer camera inspection. The plumber will be able to tell you why you are having this problem. He will also offer a permanent solution to fix this problem.
Tree roots try to enter your underground sewer lines as much as possible. Tree roots are drawn to moist and nutrient-rich areas. The sewage flowing in your underground sewer line has a lot of water and nutrients. Tree roots will try to wiggle into these sewer lines to access the water and nutrients. They try to penetrate the pipes at their weakest points like the joints. If the roots succeed, they will start growing inside the sewer lines. This can cause a very serious clog in your sewer lines. The roots will also destroy the structural integrity of the sewer lines. An underground sewer camera inspection will show any roots that are growing inside the sewer lines.
Underground sewer pipes can get damaged with time. They will grow old and wear with age. These broken pipes will start leaking. If you suspect that your underground sewer lines are broken, request a sewer camera inspection to help fix the problem.