Sewer Scope Inspection

• You’re purchasing a new home: If you’re investing in new property, it makes sense to get a separate sewer line inspection to prevent costly repairs later. An inspection can also help detect any leaks which may be contaminating your property with sewage and may be expensive to fix.
• You’re experiencing consistent backups or blockages: If you notice ongoing problems, such as odors or stubbornly clogged drains, a sewer inspection is an effective way to determine if there’s a larger problem at play.
• You have an older home: You may not think about your sewer line often, but many things can happen underground. Tree roots can grow into the pipe, causing damage and cracks. The components can break down over time. If you live in a home that’s over 50 years old and you haven’t had an inspection in a while, it’s a smart investment to make.
• Large trees in the yard: One of the most common causes of sewer pipe damage is the growth of roots around the pipe. Roots can grow around and constrict the pipe, breaking it, or grow into small cracks in the pipe, clogging it or causing leaks.
• Extra-green or lush patches of grass: This is a common sign of a septic or sewer leak. Given its contents, sewer water is actually a powerful fertilizer that can help encourage plant growth. If you see a suspiciously healthy-looking area of the yard, especially if the rest of the lawn seems to be less lush or green, you should be suspicious.

Even if you don’t see any of these above issues, we would still recommend a sewer scope inspection. More minor issues with the sewer line may have few or no symptoms at all – but still cost thousands to repair.