Sewer Scope Inspection
See What a Standard Home Inspection Can’t
The main sewer line is one of the most important—and potentially expensive—parts of a home's plumbing system, yet most of it is buried underground and cannot be visually evaluated during a standard home inspection.
A sewer line may appear to be working normally at the time of the inspection while still having hidden problems. Cracks, deterioration, root intrusion, separated connections, buildup, obstructions, or areas of standing water may exist inside the line without producing obvious symptoms during the limited use of plumbing fixtures during a home inspection.
A sewer scope inspection allows us to take a closer look.
Using a specialized camera, we inspect the accessible interior of the main sewer line through a main or auxiliary cleanout or, when appropriate, an accessible cleanout located beneath a sink inside the home.
Why Should You Have a Sewer Scope?
Because the biggest home repair surprises are the ones you can't see.Sewer line problems can be difficult to detect and expensive to repair. Depending on the location of the problem, repairs may require excavation of the yard, removal of landscaping, or even disturbance of driveways, walkways, or other improvements.A sewer scope can help identify visible conditions such as:
A sewer scope can help identify visible conditions such as:
- Cracked, damaged, or deteriorated piping
- Root intrusion
- Separated or displaced pipe connections
- Significant buildup or obstructions
- Standing water or areas that may not be draining properly
- Other visible conditions that may affect the performance of the sewer line
For homebuyers, discovering these conditions before closing provides an opportunity to better understand the property and obtain additional evaluation or repair estimates when necessary.
Don’t Stop at What You Can See
Your home inspection provides valuable information about the visible and accessible components of the plumbing system. A sewer scope takes that inspection one step further by looking inside a portion of the plumbing system that would otherwise remain hidden.
When you’re making one of the largest purchases of your life, knowing more about what’s underground can help prevent an expensive surprise after you move in.
Add a Sewer Scope Inspection to your home inspection and get a better look at what’s happening below the surface.