Plumbing
Why Older Reno Homes Need a Sewer Camera Inspection
By S&S Mechanical Team, Union-trained plumbers & pipefitters ·
Short answer: If your home was built before 1980 — common in Old Southwest Reno, downtown Sparks and older Carson City neighborhoods — the sewer line may be clay or Orangeburg pipe prone to roots, cracks and collapse. A camera inspection shows the exact condition and location of problems before you spend money on repair.
Signs your sewer line needs inspection
Call for a camera inspection if you notice:
- Multiple slow drains at the same time
- Gurgling toilets when the washer drains
- Sewage odor in the yard or basement
- Unusually green, soggy patches in the lawn
- Repeated clogs that come back after snaking
Repair options
Depending on what the camera finds, options range from hydro-jetting roots, to a spot repair of one section, to full replacement. We show you the footage and explain each option before any digging starts.
