What Is a Drain Camera Inspection and Why Might You Need One?

Do you ever experience plumbing problems in your home? If you own a house, your answer is probably yes. Most homeowners will experience problems from time to time, and they might hire a plumber for many of these issues. Plumbers offer many services, one of which is a drain camera inspection. This service can be very helpful and even essential. Here is some information about what it is and why you might need one.

What It Is 

Many plumbing contractors now offer drain camera services, and the purpose is to help them locate issues that are not visible when examining a plumbing system. Plumbers have systems with cameras on them. These cameras are small and fit inside a drainpipe. Once they insert the camera into the pipe, they push it deep inside the pipe to see the pipe's condition. They can place the camera inside any drainpipe or sewer line.

Reasons You Might Need One

The purpose of getting a drain camera inspection is to locate problems, but why would you need one? Plumbers recommend them for many reasons, including for the following scenarios:

• You have consistent plumbing problems – Do you have a drain that continues to clog month after month? A drain camera inspection can help the plumber find out why.
• You lost something in your drain – If you dropped your diamond ring in the drain and want to find it, you can hire a plumber to perform a camera inspection. The plumber might find the ring and other objects.
• You have a leak somewhere – If you have water leaks in your home, the plumber might use the camera to locate the leaks. Using the camera helps them find every leak and determine the condition of the pipes.
• You have a sewer line clog – One of the most common uses for a camera inspection is for locating a sewer line clog. Sewer clogs are serious issues, and they are often hard to find. A camera helps with this.

There are many other reasons to hire a plumber for a camera inspection.

Hiring a professional to fix plumbing problems is almost always the best choice, and if the plumber thinks you need a drain camera inspection, you should consider getting one. Contact a local contractor or plumbing professional for more information, answers to your questions, or if you would like to schedule an appointment for plumbing repairs.