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What is a sewer scope?

A Sewer line inspection, or a plumbing scope inspection is a Visual inspection with a borescope camera that will be run through the homes main drainpipe to look for visible cracks, damage or clogs and report damage or health risks that come from your sewer.

A drain inspection can take anywhere from a few minutes to a half hour depending on how large your sewer system is and issues present. You should plan on having a sewer scope done before buying your dream home As most Home insurance does not cover sewer lateral line repair. Then routinely every 2-3 years there after.

Why get a sewer scope? There are a few good reasons to have a sewer scope done.

 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE: :

A damaged sewer could cause structural damage to your home.

A leak into a basement or crawlspace can cause serious mold issues and moisture damage.

Common results of a damaged or degraded sewer line are:

Flooding of home or yard

Sinkholes

Foundation issues

Mold issues

Moisture Damage

HEALTH RISKS:

Bacteria

Parasites

sewage

Mold spores

6 SIGNS YOU NEED A SEWER SCOPE INSPECTION:

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WHAT'S BEING LOOKED FOR IN SEWER SCOPE INSPECTION?

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Cracks 

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Imperfections

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Blockages/Clogs

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Roots in the line

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low areas in line (bellying)

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Type of material used for the line

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Another Good reason to have a sewer scope

aSmall localized sewer repairs begin at around $650 and range up to $7,500 for 30 feet of sewer line replacement, with an average of around $4,000. ( Forbes Magazine Jan 18, 2023)  

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