What's hiding in your pipes?
What's hiding in your pipes?
While mostly hidden during a standard inspection, problems with a home's sewer system can be among the most costly to fix. Our skilled inspectors use advanced technology to thoroughly evaluate sewer lines and provide a clear understanding of the home's condition.
What is a Sewer Scope?
By utilizing a camera attached to a flexible cable, sewer scope inspections provide a detailed view of a home’s main sewer line. This crucial pipeline runs from the property to either the public sewer system or a septic tank. Inspections can uncover blockages, pipe damage, and other hidden issues that could lead to expensive repairs, allowing you to preemptively address the issues.
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FAQs
Why do I need a sewer line camera evaluation?
A general home inspection cannot determine the condition of the main sewer pipe. A sewer line evaluation is the only way to determine if problems exist inside of this pipe.
Does the sewer line evaluation include all drain pipes in the home?
No, only the main sewer line is inspected. The camera will run from the clean out to a maximum of 100 feet until it encounters an impassable issue, the city’s sewer connection, or the septic tank. Secondary drain lines, interior drain lines, and septic tanks are not part of this evaluation.
Where is the clean out for the main sewer pipe?
The clean out can be found either installed inside the home or in the basement, crawl space, garage, or yard. We will find the clean out, remove the cap, and insert the camera.
Are there times when a sewer line evaluation cannot be completed?
Yes, we cannot complete the service if there is no clean out, if the clean out is inaccessible, or if the clean out is not removable. We will return to complete the service once the appropriate repairs are made to provide access for our camera.
How does this service work?
Our sewer line inspector will insert a camera into the clean out of the main sewer pipe. The approximate location of any problem inside the pipe, including photos, will be notated in the sewer line evaluation report, which will be issued within 24 hours of the evaluation.
I am buying a newer home. Do I need this service?
Yes, the condition of the main sewer pipe is a complete “unknown” when purchasing a home. There is always the possibility of tree root intrusion, improper installation, construction debris inside of the pipe, breakages, clogs, or sags in the sewer pipe, no matter the age of the home.
I am buying an older home. Do I need this service?
A sewer line camera evaluation is highly recommended for older homes, as the main sewer pipe can have numerous issues due to age. Many older homes have cast iron pipes. These pipes have an average life expectancy of 40-60 years.
What if there is a problem in the sewer pipe that the camera cannot pass?
If there is an issue inside the pipe, such as a large tree root intrusion or a blockage, the camera may not be able to pass this area. The evaluation will stop at this area and further evaluation will be needed by a plumbing contractor.
Will the sewer line camera inspection cause any damage to the sewer pipe?
No, we will only be running a small camera down the sewer pipe. The cleanout cap will be removed for this service, but it will be replaced and left in its original condition.
What if you find a problem inside the sewer pipe?
Our inspector will document the problem with pictures and verbiage in the report. We will also notate the approximate footage of the problem from the cleanout area. A plumbing contractor will then need to be consulted to determine the next steps.
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"I skipped a Sewer Scope on my new build home at first, but luckily the RIA scheduler convinced me. Glad I did—the inspector found a wax ring in the pipe! Turns out, the plumber tossed it down the drain instead of disposing of it properly. Without the scope, it would've gone unnoticed. It could have cost me a lot of money down the road, but I was able to have the builder remove it. Telling all my friends: Don’t skip the sewer scope, not even for new builds!"
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