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Sewer Pipe Scoping
One home system that is often overlooked is the sewer line. Normal home inspectors don’t examine it, since it is buried in the ground and it requires special camera equipment to inspect. The prudent home buyer will always have the sewer line inspected, regardless of the age of a home.
A sewer backup is a potentially nasty and expensive event when you own a home. Sewer line repair can also be extremely expensive, as it requires a lot of excavation and potentially street/sidewalk repairs. A cheap sewer line repair can cost $5000, and once you get in to the street, it can quickly reach a $10,000-$25,000 repair, making it one of the single most expensive repairs you could face during home ownership.
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INFORMATIONAL
We used to offer sewer scoping as part of our home inspection services, but we no longer do so. We found that we were charging clients $250+ for the service, and more often than not, we would find issues that required the client to hire a plumber to repair. We felt that this was not in the best interests of our clients, as they were essentially paying us to find problems that they would then have to pay someone else to fix.
We believe that it is better for clients to work directly with licensed plumbers for sewer scoping needs. This will help to ensure that the client gets the most accurate and up-to-date information about the condition of their sewer lines, and it will also help to keep costs down.
It is important to note that it is not advisable to schedule sewer scoping at the same time as a general inspection. This is because plumbers do not want the water running when the inspector is doing their work. The water can interfere with the inspector’s ability to see inside the sewer lines, and it can also damage the inspector’s equipment.
If you are interested in having your sewer lines scoped, we recommend that you contact a licensed plumber directly. They will be able to provide you with an accurate assessment of the condition of your sewer lines and recommend the best course of action for repairs.
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