Why Does My Drain Keep Clogging? How a Camera Inspection Can Find the Real Problem
If you're clearing the same drain over and over again, the problem isn't just a clog — it's something deeper. A video camera inspection is the most effective way to find out what's really going on inside your pipes.
Why Recurring Clogs Happen
A one-time clog is usually caused by something simple — hair, grease, or a foreign object. But when the same drain keeps backing up, it typically points to a structural issue: a partial blockage deep in the line, tree root intrusion, a collapsed section of pipe, or significant buildup that snaking alone can't fully clear.
What a Camera Inspection Involves
A plumber inserts a flexible rod with a high-resolution camera into your drain line. The camera transmits live video to a monitor, allowing the plumber to see exactly what's inside the pipe — grease buildup, root intrusion, cracks, offset joints, or foreign objects. The inspection is non-invasive and typically takes less than an hour.
What Camera Inspections Can Find
Common findings include tree roots that have grown into the pipe through small cracks, grease and scale buildup that has narrowed the pipe diameter significantly, sections of pipe that have cracked or collapsed due to age or ground movement, and offset joints where pipe sections have shifted out of alignment — common in New Orleans due to soil movement.
Why It Saves Money
Without a camera inspection, a plumber is essentially guessing at the cause of a recurring clog. Repeated snaking treats the symptom but not the cause, and you keep paying for the same service. A camera inspection identifies the exact problem so the right repair can be made once — saving you money and frustration in the long run.
When to Request a Camera Inspection
Consider a camera inspection if you've had the same drain cleared more than twice in a year, if multiple drains in your home are slow at the same time, if you notice sewage odours without an obvious source, or if your home is more than 30 years old and has never had a sewer line inspection.
G Fox Plumbing offers professional drain camera inspections throughout the Greater New Orleans area. If you're tired of dealing with the same clog, give us a call at (504) 920-7152 and let's find out what's really going on.
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