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📹 Sewer Scope Inspection

A sewer scope runs a video camera through the home's lateral sewer line to the municipal main. Root intrusion, bellies, offsets and collapsed clay or Orangeburg pipe are invisible to a standard inspection — and repairs routinely run $5,000–$25,000. For homes older than 25 years, this is the highest-ROI add-on in the industry.

TurnaroundVideo and findings same day
Typical costTypically $150–$300

What's covered

  • Full-length video of the lateral line with locating
  • Root intrusion, cracks, offsets and channeling
  • Bellies / standing water and pipe material ID
  • Recorded video delivered with the report

Common questions

Which homes need a sewer scope?

Any home over ~25 years old, any home with mature trees near the line, and any home with clay, cast iron or Orangeburg pipe. Newer homes with slow drains too.

What if the line is damaged?

You'll have video proof and a repair estimate to negotiate with — before it becomes your $15,000 problem.

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