Signs Your Sewer Line Needs a Video Inspection When sewer problems strike, the hardest part is often finding the exact cause and location. That’s where a sewer line video inspection helps: a camera is sent through your plumbing to identify issues inside the pipe without unnecessary excavation. Here are common signs that it’s time to schedule an inspection—whether you’re dealing with ongoing backups or want to assess the condition of an older line. 1) Recurring clogs or repeated backups If you find that the same drains keep clogging—even after plunging, snaking, or using store-bought treatments—it may indicate a deeper issue in the main sewer line. Frequent backups can be caused by roots, buildup, a partial collapse, or a blockage that’s too far down the line for quick fixes. 2) Slow drains across multiple fixtures Slow drainage is more than an inconv ... Read more »
Common causes of clogged drains: hair, grease, minerals and more
Clogs in household drains are a daily nuisance that can often be prevented with a few targeted habits. Here are the most common culprits and how they form.
1) Hair and soap scum — In bathrooms, hair tangled with soap scum gradually binds to the sides of pipes, narrowing the passage and eventually blocking water flow. Regularly removing hair from stoppers and using a drain screen can dramatically reduce this issue.
2) Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) — In kitchen sinks, fats and oils congeal as they cool, sticking to pipe walls and trapping food particles. Pouring grease into a container and disposing of it in the trash, not the drain, is a key preventive step.
3) Food particles and insoluble waste — Post-meal scraps, coffee grounds, and starchy residues can accumulate in drains over time. Use a strainer, compost where possible, and avoid disposing sol ... Read more »
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