Protect Your Home With A Sewer Scope Inspection
Sewer Scope Inspection
Here Is What We Check For:
- Clogs, blockages, leaks, or even structural damage
- Cracks, damage, or imperfections in the line
- The type of material used for the line (clay, concrete, plastic, Orangeburg, cast iron, etc.)
- Roots growing through the line
- Separation or failure of the line
- Bellies in the drain
Is A Sewer Scope Inspection Worth It? Is The Health And Safety Of Your Family Worth It?
The answer is YES. To give you an idea, the typical cost of replacing the sewer drains inside a house can range widely from $3,000 to $30,000! This can be due to location, size, and type of replacement. For example, if the drains beneath the home are deteriorating, it may be necessary to tear out the floor to reach them.
Overall, the cost of replacing your sewer drains or sewer lines far outweighs the cost of the sewer scope inspection.
What is a Sewer Scope Inspection? And Why Does It Matter?
A sewer scope inspection is a detailed examination of the sewer line leading from the house to the city sewer or a septic tank. It’s conducted using a specialized camera inserted into the sewer line through the cleanout – an access point in your plumbing system. The camera’s video feed is then watched to identify any issues within the sewer line.
Rob Donahue, Founder of Sure Thing Home Inspections, advises home buyers:
"Before finalizing a home purchase, it's crucial to understand the state of the sewer line. Unseen problems could result in costly repairs post-acquisition."
Issues We've Found During Our Sewer Scope Inspections
- Blockages caused by waste, grease, or foreign objects
- Tree root intrusion into the sewer line
- Cracks, holes, or leaks in the sewer line
- Bellied pipe sections, where a quarter of the pipe has sunk due to ground or soil conditions, causing waste to accumulate
- Off-grade pipes, which are made of substandard material that may deteriorate or corrode
A sewer scope inspection is critical to home maintenance and real estate transactions. It allows homeowners to detect and address sewer line issues early, saving money, preserving property value, and ensuring a healthy living environment.
Schedule your sewer scope inspection today so you’ll know the condition of your home’s plumbing system. Your home—and your wallet—will thank you.
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