Key takeaways
- Scope older lines every one to three years
- Clean grease lines more often
- Keep the footage to compare year to year
- Act on change, not on calendar alone
A homeowner’s routine
Know where your cleanout is. Keep wipes, grease and flushables out of the system. Pay attention to drain speed. Scope an older line with big trees every one to three years and keep the video.
Add a scope at purchase and before sale.
A landlord’s routine
Scope between tenants, especially in older units. Keep footage by property address. Clean lines with known issues on a schedule instead of waiting for calls.
A portfolio view helps budget.
A business routine
Restaurants and other heavy-use businesses benefit from a camera look once or twice a year and jetting as the footage shows. Document it for authorities and insurers.
Choose off-hours for the work.
What to do with the results
Compare each scope to the last. If roots or buildup are growing fast, shorten the cycle. If a defect is growing, plan the repair. If all is clean, relax and file the video.
The point of the schedule is information, not busywork.
Quick answers
Is annual too often for a house?
For a newer plastic line with few trees, yes. For an old line with big trees, it can be right.
Can you keep my footage?
Ask us about keeping a record so you can compare over time.
Want a professional look at your own pipe?
Schedule a camera inspection with the form below, or call (615) 952-0844.
