Prevent Repeat Sewer Problems with Timely Sewer Camera Inspections
What Lakewood homes and commercial properties may need after repeat clogs, root cutting, or repair work.
Sewer camera inspections are not typically a mandatory annual certification like backflow testing. However, properties with recurring root intrusion, older sewer lines, a history of backups, prior repairs, or heavy commercial use can benefit from planned inspections.
Bear Wood Plumbing can schedule a sewer video inspection after a recurring clog, before hydro jetting, after drain cleaning, during a home purchase, or when a property owner wants a second opinion before sewer repair.
| Task | Description | Typical Timing | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera inspection | Recorded review of an accessible sewer line | After symptoms, repeat clogs, or before major work | Identifies visible pipe conditions |
| Drain cleaning and follow-up scan | Clear the blockage, then inspect when access improves | When a mainline is obstructed | Confirms whether underlying concerns remain |
| Root intrusion review | Assess root growth and pipe openings | After recurring root cutting | Helps plan cleaning, repair, or monitoring |
| Sewer line locating | Mark the approximate position of a camera transmitter | Before repair planning | Reduces guesswork before excavation |
| Homebuyer sewer scope | Inspect the accessible lateral before closing | During inspection contingency | Helps identify underground risks early |
- Schedule an inspection before buying an older Lakewood home
- Consider a camera inspection when root clogs repeatedly return
- Ask for footage and written findings before authorizing major sewer work
- Keep service records with home or facility maintenance documents
- Pair camera diagnostics with preventive commercial plumbing planning for multi-unit and high-use properties