Drain Line Video Inspection in Ottawa - Dr. Pipe Drain & Plumbing

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One of the best reasons for hiring Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services is technology. We embrace using the latest and best technology available in plumbing for your plumbing repairs. For example, when we perform a drain line inspection, we examine pipes using a special camera. This waterproof camera is designed specifically for the plumbing industry and plumbing companies. Drain line video can be used to detect current plumbing damage or potential problems before they occur.

What Happens During a Drain Camera Inspection in Ottawa?

A drain camera inspection is a video lens attached to a solid but flexible cable, like “an eyeball on the end of a stick.”

Many plumbing services now offer a camera inspection service, and a video camera is considered an excellent tool for diagnosing many plumbing problems in the right conditions.

Pros of a Drain Camera for Drain Inspection

A plumbing camera inspection is commonly used in a plumbing system with drains 2 inches wide or larger. Inspection cameras can fit into smaller drains if required, but the minimum width should be at least 1.5 inches.

The best part about the inspection process is the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose plumbing problems.

However, if a video inspection is attempted in a clogged sewer pipe, dirty water might prevent the drain camera from seeing any plumbing problems. Clean water shouldn’t be an issue for inspection cameras.

When you schedule a drain camera inspection in Ottawa, a plumber might ask you to refrain from using your plumbing system for a specific time beforehand to allow debris to settle.

How Looks The Drain Line Video Inspection Process

Your plumbing professional inserts the high-resolution camera directly into the sewer line. The camera’s probe consists of a long flexible rod, able to maneuver through the drain.
As the vide inspection of the drain line occurs, the plumbing technician makes real-time assessments. He or she will use the video feed to evaluate the situation in your pipe.
The technician will give you the diagnosis of the problem. He or she will follow with recommended solutions. Fixing the problem may range from snaking the pipe to drain replacement.
You’ll receive a copy of both the drain inspection video and still photos.

Why Do a Drain Line Video Inspection?

Using a video inspection has two main benefits. For one, you can see drain problems without the expense and inconvenience of exploratory excavation. There are no open trenches or exposed pipe to work around. The other benefit is that it prevents potential problem before they occur. You can see budding symptoms of drain damage. Then, you and your technician can develop a plan to correct the issue, saving you money.

Common Plumbing Problems Found by Drain Camera Inspection in Ottawa

When the conditions within any plumbing system are suitable for a video inspection, plumbing problems can be diagnosed before they become emergencies.

These common plumbing problems can get expensive to fix if left untreated. Our camera inspection service can accurately detect:

Build-ups of waste, clay, gravel, leaves, and other debris
Overgrown tree roots that threaten to crack sewer pipes
Older pipes with pockets of build-up along the drain or pipe.

Our licensed plumbing experts complete the drain camera inspection by opening the most accessible drain and clearing a path with a drain snake.

Then, we insert the drain camera into the line or sewer pipe to diagnose blockages or other plumbing problems.

Our plumbing camera inspection and sewer camera inspection can accurately pinpoint plumbing problems throughout the plumbing system.

These issues include:

Broken Joints in Drain Lines and Sewer Pipes

Your underground plumbing system contains many sections of pipes that join together. The sewer pipes can become disjointed as the ground shifts around your property over the years.

This issue often causes ridges to form where debris collects, eventually leading to clogs.

Invasive Tree Roots

A drain inspection can catch one of the costliest plumbing problems: tree roots that grow into leaking drains and sewer pipes to soak up the nutrient-rich water from your property.

Tree roots often resemble noodles growing inside broken or leaky pipes. Pulling several feet of finer tree roots out of the sewer pipes and fixing the leak is a less serious plumbing problem.

In the worst-case scenario, our drain inspections have caught larger tree roots growing into a property through the sewer pipe!

Crushed Sections in Plumbing Systems

Drain lines and sewer pipes are built tough, but if the plumbing system isn’t supported correctly or the ground has shifted, sections of sewer pipes can get crushed.

Corrosion in Cast Iron Sewer Pipes

Drain camera inspection in Ottawa is recommended for older homes and properties that were most often built with cast iron sewer lines.

Over many years, a cast iron sewer line corrodes, causing little pits in the metal that trap debris and form blockages in the plumbing system.

What Does a Plumbing Camera Inspection Find?

Tree Roots
Sagging
Damaged Pipes Cracked or Broken
Punctures
Blockages
Debris and Waste Buildup
Improper Sloping
Corrosion
Many other plumbing problems in sewer lines.

Next Steps After Drain Camera Inspection

A camera inspection service diagnoses many possible issues, and depending on the severity of the plumbing problem, we can offer many potential solutions.

Our expert plumbing services include:

Fixing Offsets in Pipe Joints

Offsets in drain and sewer pipes can range from relatively minor to severe. A drain camera inspection can detect how bad the situation is, and if it isn’t a plumbing emergency, we can recommend two solutions.

Lining pipes. A pipe lining creates “a pipe within the pipe,” and debris can’t get trapped because the lining is smooth, but lined pipes have a smaller diameter and aren’t recommended for every plumbing system.
Replacing pipes. When there are multiple breaks in the pipes, the best solution is often pipe replacement that can be planned and completed in just one day.

We offer transparent pricing on our expert plumbing services, and we can estimate the project cost based on the nature of the plumbing problem and the accessibility of the plumbing system.

Plumbing Problems With Tree Roots

Removing smaller invasive tree roots and repairing pipes is easier and more affordable.

However, if the tree is larger, the plumbing problem caused by invasive roots often makes removal and repair necessary every one to two years unless the tree is cut down.

When Can Drain Line Video Inspections Be Used?

You can use drain line video inspection in any situation. Some common ones include:

When you think you have a drain problem. You can use a video inspection if you suspect something is going on with your pipes. It will help identify corroded pipes
Off-grade pipes
Misaligned, punctured, or broken pipes
Pipes obstructed by foreign objects, such as tree roots.
During a home inspection. You don’t want surprises when you’re buying your new home in Ottawa. A video inspection of the plumbing pinpoints the exact location future and current problems in the line. You can use this information when negotiating the price.
Preventative Maintenance. It may be time for you to perform a routine home inspection anyway. As a responsible home owner, you may inspect your home as the seasons change. This is a good way to proactively approach any new home issues. We recommend that you add an inspection of the drains with camera to your seasonal preventative maintenance checklist.

Tips to Prevent Sewer Line Plumbing Problems

In addition to drain inspection in Ottawa, check out our valuable tips to help prevent expensive plumbing problems within your sewer line.

Know the age and location of the plumbing system

When buying a property, it’s important to know the age of the sewer line and the plumbing system.

Plumbing problems can occur on any property, and the issues can be different between an older or newer build:

If the property is over three decades old, common plumbing problems can happen with older materials that no longer meet building codes or suffer from corrosion
Newer builds often feature hard plastic plumbing systems that won’t rust. However, properties quickly constructed on gravel, not a deep sand bed, may experience ground shifting and issues with offset pipes.

If you’re buying a new home, know where the plumbing system is located under any trees being planted. It’s also a good idea to know how big the trees will get as your neighborhood matures.

How to Renovate or Landscape Wisely

Property owners enjoy landscaping and adding an “outdoor room” to their backyard.

If you’re planting new trees, design it so that growing tree roots never impact your main sewer lines. Rock gardens look gorgeous, but they can create too much weight and crush pipes if they’re placed over a main sewer line.

A drain camera inspection is an excellent idea before you complete any landscaping project. Plumbing problems in older or faulty sewer pipes can be diagnosed, repaired, or replaced before you spend a hefty budget on the garden of your dreams.

Make Ground Sewer Pipe Replacement Your Best Investment

Dr. Pipe understands how to replace ground sewer pipes with a well-packed sand bed underneath to encourage water to drain correctly through your plumbing system.

It’s also important to wait for the ground to settle after replacing a main sewer line. We recommend that our customers wait several years before doing any serious landscaping project.

Dr. Pipe’s Customers Speak for Themselves

Customer feedback is key when choosing a plumbing service. At Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing in Ottawa, we take pride in our reputation, reflected in our 5.0-star rating on Google Maps. Our business was built on these five-star reviews, and we’re grateful for our customers’ trust.

Dr. Pipe’s Expert Plumbing Services Provides:

There are several reasons to choose us at Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services as your pipe and drain inspection company.

Friendly and Professional Service
Trustworthy and Background Checked Technicians
Honest Upfront Prices
Licensed and Insured Experts
Fast Response
On-Time Arrival
High-Quality Workmanship
Emergency Plumbers
Fast and Efficient Service

Our service area includes Barrhaven, Carlington, Emburn, Gloucester, Kanata, Nepean, Old Ottawa South, Orleans, and Vanier.

What Makes Dr. Pipe’s Drain Camera Inspection Better in Ottawa?

We use durable, flexible, and waterproof inspection cameras for plumbing camera inspection and sewer camera inspection. Our drain cameras attach to spooled cables, allowing our video inspection to extend as far as possible into any plumbing system.

The inspection process includes an HD live feed display screen so our licensed plumbing technicians can diagnose the cause and location of plumbing problems in real-time.