How to Know If You Need to Repair or Replace Your Sewer

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A sewer scope, a relatively inexpensive procedure performed by an experienced plumber, involves inserting a cable into the sewer line from the main in the home all the way to the connection with the municipal sewer or a septic tank. On the end of the cable is a tiny television camera that "scopes" the passage and detects blockage, breaks and potential clogs in the line. These images are recorded on tape or digitally and may be reviewed by the homeowner and prospective buyer to verify the condition of the sewer line.

A sewer scope can detect any size problem and form the basis of any necessary fix or repair. For instance, it might just be a minor blockage that could be remedied by a rooter service, where the inside of the line is simply reamed clean. For more extensive problems, especially age-related, some plumbers offer a trenchless sewer Thông tắc cống Việt Xanh line replacement service where a new, modern sewer line is inserted within the old one, allowing for a new line without digging. At the extreme end, a completely broken sewer line may need to be replaced, a procedure requiring digging up the old line and replacing it with modern piping.