Camera went into the pipes. What we saw explained everything. Low water pressure. Rust-colored water. Frequent clogs. All made sense after seeing pipe interiors. Twenty years of mineral buildup. Corrosion. Restrictions. Pipes on borrowed time. Part of our Real Plumbing Stories.
Want to see inside your pipes? Bearnwa does camera inspections. 479-321-1313.
The House
Rogers home built 2005. Original copper supply lines. Original PVC drain lines. Twenty years old. Homeowners noticed declining water pressure over past 5 years. Dismissed as normal aging. Then rust appeared in hot water. Called for inspection. See Rogers plumbing services.
What the Camera Showed
Supply lines coated inside. White mineral scale covering copper. NWA hard water depositing minerals for 20 years. Half-inch pipe reduced to quarter-inch opening. Explained low pressure perfectly. See leak detection and diagnostics. Pitting corrosion on copper. Green spots on interior. Pinhole leaks starting. Not through yet but close. Matter of months maybe. Galvanized sections corroding. Original builder used galvanized fittings with copper pipe. Bad practice. Dissimilar metals accelerate corrosion. Those junctions failing first. Drain lines coated with grease and soap. Kitchen drain especially. Twenty years of grease buildup despite homeowner saying they never pour grease down. Residual grease from normal dishwashing accumulates. See what grease does.
Why This Happens
NWA water is hard. High mineral content. Calcium, magnesium. Deposits in pipes over years. Hot water pipes worse. Heat accelerates mineral precipitation. Cold water pipes affected but slower. Copper and galvanized react. Electrochemical corrosion. Happens at junctions. Creates weak points. Modern code prohibits mixing. But 2005 code allowed it. See pipe repair.
The Prognosis
Whole-home repipe recommended. Supply lines deteriorating. Pinholes imminent. Multiple locations simultaneously likely. Water pressure will continue declining. Repiping restores full pressure. Eliminates rust water. Prevents catastrophic failure. See repiping costs.
Drain lines manageable.
Hydro jetting clears buildup. Does not fix pipes but restores flow. Annual jetting prevents clogs. See hydro jetting. Cost comparison. Do nothing: inevitable leaks, emergency repairs, water damage. Piecemeal repairs: chase leaks as they appear, repeated service calls, mounting costs. Whole-home repipe: $7,500-9,500 for this house size. Done once, good for 50+ years with PEX. See repiping ROI.
What Homeowners Chose
Repiping. Scheduled for spring. Lived with declining pressure through winter. Knew leaks coming. Wanted to control timing. Better than emergency repair at midnight. Smart choice. See preventive maintenance approach.
Camera Inspection Value
Shows reality inside pipes. Not guessing. Actual visual proof. Helps homeowners make informed decisions. Repipe now or repipe later after leaks. Camera shows why now makes sense. Cost: $285-485 for inspection. Value: priceless for planning. See camera inspection services.
Your Pipes Are Aging Too
Every home over 15 years has pipe deterioration. You just cannot see it. Until you can. With camera. Or until leak appears. Camera inspection reveals problems while still manageable. Before emergency. See all diagnostic services.
📞 Call 479-321-1313 for camera inspection. See what is happening inside your pipes.