A home inspection is essential when buying a home. It is a significant part of the real estate transaction, whether you are buying or selling. Although major components are inspected, one important system is often not included – the sewer line.
A typical home inspection doesn’t cover the sewer line as it is buried in the ground. But here at Good Neighbor Home Inspections, we provide an exemplary Buffalo, NY Sewer Scope Inspection to determine the condition of the property’s sewer line and see if the system is properly functioning.
Sewer Scope Inspection is a video inspection of the lateral line (privately-owned pipeline) from the house connecting to the city tap, septic tank, or publicly-owned main sewer line.
A typical single-family residence inspection takes approximately one hour to complete. Our professional will insert a mini video camera into the sewer line and through the cleanout. The cleanout includes the basement, crawlspace, or just outside where the sewer line exits the house. If there are no obstructions found, our professional will inspect the city’s mainline from the cleanout. However, the trouble area’s location and depth will be easily recorded and marked on the ground surface if problems are found.
Common sewer line problems include the following:
All buyers of a new home should call for a Sewer Scope Inspection. Few first-time home buyers consider this service, but this inspection is very important, especially if you buy an older home that’s over 20 years old.
The best time to find out if a sewer line is faulty is before buying the property, not after. Numerous sewer line problems can turn into expensive and seriously troublesome issues.
A Sewer Scope Inspection is critical in identifying and confirming problems in the sewer line. Gone are the days where outdated and heavy exploratory equipment is being used to reveal any piping issues. Our home Inspection Buffalo, NY Sewer Scope Inspection provides an accurate and non-invasive view of the insides. This inspection is essential, cost-effective, and especially helpful at isolating areas of concern.
If you plan to buy a home in Buffalo, NY, and neighboring areas, we are here to help! We’ll accurately assess the condition of your sewer lateral before small issues take their toll.
Everything that you need in a home inspection company, we have it at Good Neighbor Home Inspections. Get your Buffalo-Niagara, NY home inspection service today and see the home’s real condition through the eyes of our thorough and unbiased professionals.
As Buffalo’s top-ranked home inspection firm, our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We have served thousands of clients since 2017. If you are looking to buy or sell in Metro Buffalo and the neighboring areas, we can help!