Many people have this question. There are many things that you wont see when it comes to a home inspection. Things like wiring behind finished walls. Framing studs. The exact type of insulation used on the homes foundation walls. This is all normal and in most cases to be expected when you buy a finished home. One thing you should inspect though is your sewer line. But why would you want to do that, wouldn’t it just be a recording of unsightly objects in a pipe? Not necessarily!

What most people don’t realize is that a sewer scope can help prevent a major repair cost to you after your closing. If you schedule a sewer scope with your inspection you get a complete idea if you’ll have any potential flooding issues, any damage to the main sewer line caused by roots, bellying, negative slope, or even no slope.

With a sewer scope you’ll determine if the pipe is in good condition or if it needs to be repaired. In addition you’ll be informed of the type of pipe that was used to make your main sewer line, and how long it runs from your house to the city connection point. In the event you need to get it repaired, you will now have the grounds to work with you real estate agent to negotiate an agreement on how to get it resolved in your contract. Be sure to know as much as you can about potential major issues with in the home and schedule a sewer scope with your inspection