What a Camera Inspection Can Detect
A sewer camera inspection can pinpoint issues such as:
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- Blockages from wipes, grease, or debris that restrict normal flow
- Tree root intrusion that penetrates pipe joints and causes recurring clogs
- Cracked, collapsed, or offset pipe joints allowing leaks or soil intrusion
- Corroded cast iron or deteriorated clay pipe in older systems
- Bellied or sagging sewer lines where waste collects instead of flowing properly
- Restricted flow caused by heavy buildup along pipe walls
Many of these problems cannot be accurately diagnosed from the surface. By seeing directly inside the pipe, we can confirm the exact cause, determine the severity, and identify the precise location of the issue. This eliminates guesswork, avoids unnecessary digging, and allows us to recommend the most practical and cost-effective repair solution.
Protecting Older Homes & Properties
Homes built before the 1990s often used cast iron or vitrified clay sewer lines. Over time, these materials can corrode, crack, shift, or allow root intrusion. Many standard home inspections do not include a sewer camera evaluation.
If you are purchasing an older home or have mature trees near your sewer lines, a video inspection can provide clarity about the condition of the system before problems develop.
How the Inspection Works
Our sewer camera is a flexible cable equipped with a high-resolution camera head. It is inserted through an accessible cleanout or septic tank opening and travels through the pipeline.
As the camera moves through the line:
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- We observe the interior condition in real time
- The distance traveled is measured
- The exact location of problems can be identified
- Video recordings can be provided when needed
Because the equipment is designed specifically for pipe inspection, most evaluations can be completed without disturbing floors, walls, or landscaping.
Septic Tank & Component Locating
Camera equipment can also assist in locating septic system components on properties where tank or line placement is unclear. This is especially useful on older properties where records are unavailable.
Serving Central Indiana
AA Septic Service provides video inspection services in:
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- Boone County
- Hendricks County
- Johnson County
- Marion County
- Morgan County
- Putnam County
Schedule a Video Inspection
If you’re experiencing recurring backups, slow drains, or need documentation for a real estate transaction, call (317) 539-7304 or submit a request online.
A professional camera inspection can identify the issue quickly and help determine the right next step.