Sewer Line Evaluation

Ensuring your drainage system works correctly is crucial to protecting your home, but interior components of the sewer system are not accessible during a visual home inspection. Backed by certified home inspectors, our team employs cutting-edge camera technology to perform detailed sewer line inspections, detecting hidden problems that may affect the home’s living environment.

Issues We May Uncover During an Evaluation​

Tree Root Intrusions

Sewer Line Failures

Broken Pipes

Sags in Pipeline

Construction Debris

Clogs of Any Kind

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A home inspection cannot determine the true condition of the main sewer pipe. With a sewer line camera inspection, we can discover any type of problems that exist inside the pipes themselves.

When we conduct a sewer line camera inspection, only the main sewer line is inspected. The sewer camera runs from the clean-out to a maximum of 130 feet or until it encounters a blockage, the city’s sewer connection, or the septic tank. All other drain lines, such as secondary drain lines, interior drain lines, and septic tanks, are not a part of this specific evaluation.

The clean-out is typically found either installed inside the home in the basement or crawl space, in the garage, or somewhere in the yard. Our inspection team will find the clean-out, remove the cap, and insert the camera.

If there is no clean-out, if the clean-out is inaccessible, or if the clean-out cannot be removed, we will not be able to perform a sewer line inspection. Once any necessary repairs are made to allow our camera to enter the sewer line, our team will return to complete the sewer inspection.

Our sewer line inspector will insert a camera into the clean-out of the main sewer pipe. The approximate location of any problem within the pipe will be reported in the sewer line evaluation report. This report will be available within 24 hours of the evaluation and will include any photos taken during the inspection as well.

Although you are purchasing a new home, we highly recommend a sewer line evaluation. The condition of the main sewer pipe is a complete unknown, even for newer homes in the Central Florida area. There could be issues related to tree root intrusions, problems with improper installation, or breakages, clogs, or sags within the sewer pipe, regardless of the age of the home. In new homes, we typically find incorrect installation and construction debris in the line.

At Max Home Inspections, we highly recommend sewer line inspections for older homes, as there could be several unknown issues within the main sewer pipe. Many older homes have cast-iron pipes. These pipes typically have an average life expectancy of 40-60 years.

If there is an issue inside the sewer pipe, the video camera may not be able to pass through the sewer line. At that time, we will halt the evaluation and recommend further inspection by a plumbing contractor.

No damage will be caused to your sewer line, as we will only be running a small camera down the pipe. The clean-out cap will be removed for this service but will be promptly replaced and left in its original condition once the inspection is completed.

If and when any problems are found within the sewer line, we will document them in our detailed sewer inspection report. This report will include photos as well as detailed notes. We will also make note of how far, in approximate footage from the clean-out, the problem can be found. The next step will require a plumbing contractor to thoroughly inspect and evaluate the home’s sewer line.

WHY CHOOSE MHI?

Whether you’re buying or selling a home or examining one you already own, the certified home inspectors of MHI have the expertise and tools to get the information you need. All of our inspectors utilize the latest technologies like drones and thermal cameras and as a company, we offer guarantees for Same or Next-Day Inspections, Same-Day Reports, and 200% Satisfaction.

Tens of thousands of home inspections completed each year

We provide unparalleled communication and service before, during, and after the inspection

All Inspection Reports come with a detailed analysis of the home and digital photos of areas of concern

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