Sewer camera inspection

A sewer camera inspection is done by running a specialized video camera down the sewer to check for structural damage or storm water inflow. In a house this sewer is sometimes referred to as the sewer lateral, it leaves the house underground and ties into a bigger main sewer line. Sewer problems are one of the most expensive and most frustrating problems to repair. A common problem in sewer lines are tree roots. A sewer line is a good environment for tree roots, it is an endless supply of water and nutrients. Tree roots actually grow to the sewer looking for a way to get inside the pipe. usually through a joint or crack. Once inside tree roots continue to grow causing blockages and sometimes structural damage. A sewer camera inspection should be done to a sewer line that has a history of backing up. A sewer camera inspection should be done when buying a new home if the home was built prior to 1985. A sewer and drain service company can usually inspect a sewer line for about $175.00 to $225.00.