Sewer & Drain Diagnostics

Residential Camera Sewer Line Inspection

What is the difference between a main drain and a sewer line? While both transport wastewater away from your home, main drains are located in the walls and floors of your home, while sewer line drains are located outside, underground. Five Star Leak Detection locates both using a state-of-the-art camera fed into the sewer system through the roof sewer vent pipe.

Signs of a Malfunctioning Sewer System

• Sewer Odor — often caused by a dried-out P-trap that no longer blocks sewer gas.
• Unusually green or lush lawn patches — a sign of a sewer or plumbing leak feeding the grass.
• Sewer line blockages — usually a broken pipe or tree roots; more common in older homes with brittle lines.

Top Signs of a Broken Sewer Line

• Sewer smell
• Gurgling toilet
• Pests in your home
• Slow drains
• Sewage backup in toilet or tub
• Mold or mildew on ceilings or walls
• Cracks in walls
• Unusually green lawn patches
• Water intrusion inside the house

A sewer camera inspection determines the exact location and cause — often with same-day repair available.