You are usually looking for video inspection of a septic system when you suspect a malfunction or maybe because you are buying or selling a house. 

Since you’re looking at video inspections for septic systems you maybe interested in A Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems on the Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change website.

A video inspection usually includes a video of the pipe from the house to the tank, the pipe from the tank to the septic field and as much of the distribution pipe(s) as can be accessed.  Water is usually run through the system to observe how the septic system is handling a typical load.  Adding dye can be useful sometimes.  It may also surprise you that a large part of this inspection doesn’t require video.  Observations of the area are key to assessing the condition of a septic system.  Video is valuable in confirming these observations. Depending on the system, some areas may not be accessible with a camera.  

You may have recently noticed an odor or wet areas around your septic system that you didn’t notice before.  Maybe you are noticing that water is not draining properly.  It is a good idea to have a video inspection done if you noticed any of these things.

Over time pipes can sag, clog or even break. A video inspection can help identify some of these problems and make a repair a viable option as opposed to a replacement. 

But not all problems are with the pipes. The sand, gravel and natural soil in your septic system is where most of the magic happens. This sand, gravel and soil can and will clog up over time. Although our camera can’t see through the pipe it can give a good indication of what is going on.