Root Intrusion
Tree roots entering pipe joints or damaged sections.
Before you close
Pre-Purchase Sewer Inspection
A standard home inspection does not include the sewer line. It is one of the most expensive systems in a house and the only way to see it is to put a camera in it.
A pre-purchase Sewer Lateral Camera Inspection — House Trap to Street is done during the inspection period, before contingencies expire, so the recorded footage is available while you still have room to negotiate or walk. Our standard inspection follows the sewer line downstream from an accessible house trap or cleanout toward its connection with the public sewer main in the street, as far as access and pipe conditions permit. It includes recorded video, photos of significant findings, and a digital inspection summary.
Not included: Interior drain stacks, individual fixture drains, and building drain piping upstream of the inspection entry point are not included. The public sewer main itself is not inspected.
Because we never perform repairs, there is no incentive on our side for the line to look bad. What you get is documentation — you decide what to do with it, and a licensed plumber can price any work you choose to pursue.
Why inspect the sewer?
Your Home Inspection Can't See Underground.
A property's sewer lateral can contain problems that aren't visible during a traditional home inspection.
Cracked or Broken Pipe
Visible cracking, fractures or damaged sections.
Offset Joints
Pipe sections that no longer align properly.
Standing Water
Areas where water remains in the pipe and may indicate improper drainage or a belly.
Deterioration
Visible deterioration associated with aging piping.
Blockages & Buildup
Debris or buildup restricting the line.
How it works
Sewer Inspection Made Simple.
- STEP 1
Book Online
Enter the property address and request an inspection time.
- STEP 2
We Scope the Line
For the standard lateral service, we enter through an accessible house trap or cleanout and inspect downstream toward the street.
- STEP 3
Get Your Results
Receive your recorded video, important images and digital inspection summary.
- STEP 4
Make an Informed Decision
If significant concerns are visible, you can have them evaluated by a licensed plumber or sewer contractor.
FAQ
Common buyer questions
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Request an independent sewer camera inspection across NYC and Long Island.