A sewer camera inspection in Wendell records the inside of the private pipe from your house to Raleigh Water's sewer, so a plumber can show you whether a backup comes from roots, a low spot, a shifted joint or a blockage. Wendell has both older homes downtown and a large share of new ones, and the camera shows which kind of problem you have. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Wendell.
Who runs the sewer in Wendell?
Wendell is one of six Raleigh Water merger communities; the merger took effect in 2006. The town says water and sewer in Wendell are handled by the City of Raleigh, and Raleigh Water's number is 919-996-3245. Which Raleigh plant treats Wendell's wastewater isn't stated, and it doesn't affect the inspection. What matters is that the public sewer is Raleigh's, while the pipe on your lot is the owner's, and that pipe is what a plumber films.
What problems do Wendell homes tend to have?
It depends on the house. About half of Wendell's homes were built since 2010, much of it around the Wendell Falls planned community, and the median build year is 2010. Those homes have plastic lines, where the camera most often finds a belly where trench soil settled, a joint pushed out of line, or a clog at a fitting. About 22.5% of homes predate 1980, many near the historic downtown, and older lines there may be clay or cast iron with roots at the joints or corrosion inside. Two houses a mile apart can have very different problems. Watch for the whole-house pattern: several drains slowing together, gurgling toilets, dirty water in a ground-floor shower, or a main-line clog that comes back soon after clearing. One slow sink on its own is usually just that sink. In a newer home, a camera visit before a builder warranty runs out can also be worth scheduling.
How does the inspection work, and what affects the cost?
The plumber opens a cleanout, or uses a toilet flange or vent if there's no cleanout, and clears the line first if it's backed up. A camera on a push cable then sends live video with a distance readout, and each finding is noted by distance. A locator can mark the spot on the ground. The price depends on access, whether clearing is needed, the length of the run, and whether you want surface locating and a saved copy of the video.
Permits
For repairs that need a permit, Wendell residents apply through the town and Wake County Permits and Inspections handles the permitting and inspections.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Wendell
My house is fairly new. Can its sewer line still have problems?
Sewage is coming up a drain. Who should I call first?
Can I keep a copy of the camera footage?
What if my house has no sewer cleanout?
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