Before and after
What the customer called about
The owner of a brand-new Tulsa home wanted the drain lines and sewer line checked with a camera to make sure everything looked right and there were no bellies.
What our plumber found
Casey and Jared started at the backyard cleanout and ran the camera toward the city. A few feet past the cleanout they found a spot where the sewer line has a separation, and marked it with a pink flag. Then they ran the camera through the side cleanout into the house and found a belly running under the dining room, which they marked on the floor with blue tape. They ran the rest of the line out to the backyard cleanout and found no other bellies.
How we fixed it
We also performed a hydrostatic test: we plugged the cleanout, filled the drain lines and watched the water level from the floor drain for 15 minutes. The water held and did not drop, so the test passed. Pictures and video went to the homeowner, with our recommendation to dig up the separated spot in the yard and repair it properly.
What this means for your home
New construction doesn't mean the sewer line is perfect. A camera shows you exactly where a problem is, and the marks on the ground and floor show you where it is before anyone talks about repairs.
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Straight Answers
Should I camera the sewer line on a new home?
It can be worth it. On this brand-new Tulsa home the camera found a belly under the dining room and a separation in the yard line.
What is a belly in a sewer line?
A belly is a low spot where the pipe sags, so water and waste can sit in the line instead of flowing out.
What is a hydrostatic test?
We plug the cleanout, fill the drain lines with water and watch the level for 15 minutes. If the water doesn't drop, the test passes.
