East Coast Home Inspection Ltd
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Sewer Scope Inspection
Protecting your home from hidden underground problems
Protect your home from unseen sewer line problems. A sewer scope inspection uses a high resolution camera to examine the full length of your main sewer lateral from inside the house, through underground pipes, to the municipal connection or septic system. This inspection reveals hidden issues like blockages, root intrusion, pipe damage or sags that a standard inspection cannot detect.
Adding a sewer scope to your home inspection provides valuable information about an area of the property that cannot be evaluated through a standard visual inspection alone.
What Is a Sewer Scope Inspection?
A sewer scope inspection is a non-invasive video inspection of the underground waste pipe that carries wastewater from the home to the street or septic system.
A flexible camera is inserted into the clean-out or another accessible drain line and guided through the pipe. The inspector views live video of the interior of the pipe and looks for:
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Cracks, breaks, or collapsed sections
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Tree root intrusion
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Standing water or “bellies” in the line
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Blockages and debris
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Corrosion, deterioration, or separated joints
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Evidence of past repairs or patchwork
The inspection is documented with video and observations so buyers, sellers, and homeowners can make informed decisions.
Benefits for Home Buyers, Sellers, Home Owners
For buyers:
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Helps avoid unexpected sewer repairs shortly after taking possession
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Provides additional bargaining power if significant defects are found
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Offers peace of mind about a critical but hidden system
For sellers:
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Identifies issues before listing so you can repair or disclose proactively
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Helps reduce surprises during the buyer’s inspection
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Supports transparency and can build trust with potential buyers
For current homeowners:
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Useful as a preventative check on older properties
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Helps explain recurring drain issues or slow fixtures
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Assists in planning future maintenance or upgrades
When Should I Schedule a Sewer Scope?
You can schedule a sewer scope:
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At the same time as your home inspection (recommended)
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As a stand-alone service for an existing home
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Before or after major landscaping, renovation, or foundation work
Many clients choose to bundle a sewer scope with their home inspection so that both the visible and hidden systems are evaluated in one visit.