WHY HAVE A VIDEO SEWER LINE INSPECTION?

This inspection provides another way to protect your client from costly repairs. The sewer system of a home is one of the most important aspects of a property. If a sewer line has failed it has been our experience that repair costs are rarely less than $1,500 and can approach the $15,000 level quickly. The only way to check the condition of these pipes is to get a camera inside the sewer line and look around. As these inspections become more prevalent in our market it becomes essential for every home buyer to know the condition of their sewer line. We anticipate that in the next few years almost every home sold will have their sewer line inspected with this technology. This means that if your buyers don’t get one when they purchase their home now, most likely when they go to sell there will be one done. Your seller will now be responsible for any repairs or problems found even if they were preexisting prior to their purchase of the property. Protect yourself and your client by recommending a Video Sewer Line Inspection!

WHY CHOOSE US?

As a Home Inspection company with 20 years of experience we provide the same unbiased professionalism you and your client have come to expect. We understand the purchasing process, particularly in this market. Many companies offering this service also do the repairs, we do not. This allows us to provide an unbiased inspection. The ability to provide the sewer scope at the same time as the home inspection, or as a stand alone inspection, makes scheduling for you and your client easier. Our unbiased objectivity, along with our understanding of the real estate transaction makes Inspectek West, Inc the perfect choice.

WHAT IS A SEWER INSPECTION

We typically access the main sewer line through a clean out located on the exterior of the home or in the basement. On some occasions we go through the vent stack on the roof. The camera is attached to a line that resembles a “sewer snake”. That camera is plugged into a TV/monitor that lets us view the inside of the sewer line. In most cases we will push the camera out to the main street lateral, observing the condition of the line as we go. Issues that are commonly seen are collapsed sewer lines, settlement in the sewer lines that cause “ponds” or “bellies”, corrosion, misalignment at the joints, grading issues, and root intrusion, which can all contribute to problems with the sewer system. After the line is inspected a YouTube link is made available for the client and a written report is also provided for the client and Realtor. The YouTube link and report can be easily shared and used to obtain bids from licensed plumber contractors if any plumbing issues are present.