You might wonder how inspections and repairs work when dealing with damaged underground pipes or water leaks behind walls. We are happy to inform our customers that we use a video drain inspection camera to inspect pipe interiors. It’s a non-invasive inspection method, during which our plumber lowers a cable down the actual drain line to check for clogs and your plumbing system’s overall health.
The camera’s visuals will be reflected on a monitor that allows our professional plumber to locate any blockages and check for other plumbing issues. For example, if your sewer line got invaded by tree roots, we’ll know immediately that we need to cut through it to break the clog, followed by fixing the damage they caused.
On the other hand, leak detection is harder to spot. Here, our Victoria drain repair specialists will use additional inspection tools, such as an acoustic listening or thermal imaging device. Whether it’s a household, sewer, or perimeter drain inspection, this process can take a little over an hour.
Plumbing Repair Methods
Sometimes, drain pipe repairs occur on the surface, but what if we detect a leaky pipe behind concrete walls? Or what if it’s the sewer pipe?
Luckily, trenchless technology is an alternative to conventional methods like excavation. Trenchless sewer and drain repair in Victoria, BC are common repair methods that even the municipality relies on heavily. It’s a minimally invasive technique that only requires your drain plumber to dig two small access holes. You’ll be pleased to know that we won’t be digging up your landscaping or basement floors to access the damaged pipe.
