Sewer Scope Inspection

Adding a sewer scope inspection to our home inspection service is an intelligent thing to do. Replacing or repairing buried drain lines can have significant expense and inconvenience. Let us identify if your drain line is clear. A drain line video inspection is an optional service. Like a home inspection, drain line inspections are visual and do not include dismantling any component other than removing a cleanout cover.

Here’s What is Included:

• Video scan of the main drain line or “lateral.”
• Accessing the main drain line from a standard cleanout
• A written report including the findings
• A link to the video and or images

Here’s What is Not Included:

• Removing plumbing fixtures, such as a toilet, to access the drain
• Climbing on the roof to access drains
• Adding cleanouts to the drain
• Forcing or cutting off old cleanouts
• Researching the issuance of permits
• Determining the adequacy of the drain
• Any repairs whatsoever
• Any drain lines over 100′ long
• Providing any quotations for repair
• Locating damaged pipe using a sonde
• Return trips for re-inspecting the sewer line
• Accessing, evaluating, or operating sewer ejector pumps
• All other Limitations, Exceptions, and Exclusions as outlined in the Standard Inspection Agreement

More invasive, exhaustive testing is available from some plumbing contractors. These lengthy inspections may include pressure testing underground plumbing, verifying sizing and adequacy of equipment, and providing estimates of remaining life. A plumbing contractor may also provide you with repair estimates if required. You will not be charged for our drain line inspection if we cannot access the drain line. In some cases, old clean outs cannot be removed without causing damage. In some older homes, no clean outs are present, which in itself is a costly repair. We do not install cleanouts or modify the plumbing in any way. If a return trip is requested, it will be billed at the total price.

Scheduling a Sewer Scope Inspection

If you want a sewer scope inspection, you need to call us for scheduling. We have a dedicated inspector who performs this service, so it may not be possible to schedule it simultaneously with a home inspection. Call us for scheduling at 888-860-2688 or reply to your home inspection confirmation email with a note that you want to add a sewer line inspection.