Sewer Camera Inspection in Burlington

When you need sewer camera inspection

There are four common reasons. First, repeat blockages in the main line, which hint at roots or a sag. Second, buying an older home, since a damaged lateral can be expensive and is rarely mentioned in a general home inspection. Third, planning a renovation that adds a basement bathroom or changes the drain layout. Fourth, after a backup, to confirm that cleaning has actually restored a clean, round pipe.

How the job is done

A flexible push rod carries a lit, waterproof camera head into the drain through a cleanout or a removed toilet. As it travels, the monitor displays the pipe wall while a footage counter shows the distance from the entry point. A small transmitter in the head can be located from above with a receiver, so we can mark on the lawn or driveway exactly where a defect sits and how deep it is. You can watch alongside the plumber, and we explain what you are seeing as it appears.

• Root intrusion at joints
• Offset or separated joints
• Bellies where water and debris sit
• Cracks, holes or crushed sections
• Changes of material where pipe was repaired before

Burlington homes and this work

Burlington grew in waves, so the pipe under your lawn depends on when your street was built. Older south-end homes often have vitrified clay; some 1960s and 1970s homes have early plastic pipe that can deform; later houses generally use PVC. A camera shows which you have and whether it is holding up. It also helps decide between spot repair and full replacement as described on our sewer line repair page.

What affects the scope

• Whether a usable cleanout is available
• Blockages that must be cleared before the camera can pass
• Length of the lateral to the city connection
• Whether a recording is needed for a purchase or insurance

Before we arrive

Avoid running water during the inspection so the view stays clear. Note where trees, additions and paved areas sit relative to the house; it helps relate what the camera sees to what is above ground.