If you’re purchasing a home, however, we feel a sewer inspection is essential. You don’t know what kinds of problems the previous homeowners have experienced with the sewer, and most of the time, the homeowners are reluctant to disclose this information to potential buyers. Know what you’re getting into by having our experienced team evaluate the sewer of your potential new home.

Below are the steps we take during a sewer inspection:

• We check the materials used for the line itself, looking for weaknesses, roots, and cracks.
• We locate clogs and determine whether they would be a minor repair or are symptomatic of a deeper issue.
• We run all the faucets in the baths, sinks, and showers to see how they interact and whether drains are backing up.
• We check toilets to make sure they’re secure and up-to-date.

Since we use a video camera to inspect the internal conditions of the sewer line, we often uncover problems a standard inspector would have missed. Don’t get stuck with sewer line surprises once you’ve already closed on your new property.

So what if there are issues?

If there are problems with your sewer line, we can handle sewer line repairs, full sewer replacement, or even perform a general cleaning to get it ready for inspection.