Sewer Scope

Why Add a Sewer Scope to Your Home Inspection?

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When buying a home, what you can’t see can often be the most expensive surprise. While a standard home inspection covers visible structural and mechanical components, it stops where your plumbing meets the floor. A sewer scope inspection uses a specialized video camera to inspect the main sewer line running from the home to the city main or septic tank—giving you complete clarity on what’s happening underground.

 

Why Every Homebuyer Needs a Sewer Scope

• Underground Damage Is Invisible

  Severe issues like tree root intrusion, crushed pipes, offset joints, or major blockages show no warning signs until sewage backs up into the home.

   

• Age Doesn't Guarantee Safety

  • Older Homes (Pre-1980s): Frequently have lines made of clay tile, cast iron, or Orangeburg pipe, all of which naturally deteriorate, corrode, or collapse over time.

  • Newer Homes: Are not immune! Modern PVC pipes can still suffer from improper installation, ground shifting, heavy construction traffic, or soil settling.

     

• Sewer Repairs Are Financially Devastating

  Repairing or replacing an underground main sewer line requires excavation and landscape reconstruction, often costing anywhere from $3,000 to $15,000+. Uncovering these issues before closing allows you to negotiate repairs or credits with the seller.

   

• High Return on Investment

  A sewer scope is a small, one-time investment that delivers total peace of mind—or saves you thousands of dollars before you finalize your contract.

   

What We Look For During a Sewer Scope:

Our camera detects:

 

• Root Intrusion: Tree roots growing into pipe joints searching for water.

• Cracks & Collapses: Broken sections caused by soil settlement or age.

• Belly / Sagging Lines: Low points where water and waste pool, causing frequent clogs.

• Blockages & Debris: Grease build-up, foreign objects, or heavy scale buildup.

• Substandard Materials: Aging materials vulnerable to imminent failure.

   

Protect Your Investment Before You Buy

Don't wait for a costly backup to discover a hidden pipe defect. Add a Sewer Scope Inspection to your Home Inspection package today for total confidence in your new home.