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1719 North Linwood Avenue Santa Ana ~ Sewer Scope, Bellies & Root Growth

WHAT IS A SEWER LINE INSPECTION? A sewer scope inspection involves a home inspector taking a specialized camera and running it through the sewer to look at the sewer line. The sewer line connects the house and foundation to the city sewer line or HOA tap. The images that the camera pulls up, show on a monitor. This will show the inspector what the line looks like, as well as if there are any cracks, broken lines, or obstructions. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? When we walk into the yard of a home, we have no idea what is happening underground. A sewer scope inspection is a great way to see if there are any issues and make you aware before it causes damage that is costly to repair. A damaged sewer line is one of the most costly repairs on a property. Cost of repairs can range from $1,000 to $20,000 depending on the circumstances of the problem area including but not limited to, length of pipe needing repair and accessibility, meaning how difficult it is to get to the problem area(s). The sewer line is something that is in use every day in most properties and it is important to keep it functioning properly. SIGNS YOU NEED A SEWER LINE INSPECTION. You see lush patches or extra green grass. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean someone painted your grass for you, but could perhaps be a sewer leak contributing to it. Sewer water that leaks out fertilizes the grass and causes this to happen. It makes it an easy sign to look for when you are walking around the yard of the home you are thinking about purchasing. Large trees in the yard. Depending on where you are looking for a property, you could be blessed with large trees in the yard. However, these can be a curse instead of a blessing and more of a reason to have a sewer scope inspection done. Unfortunately, these tall trees have roots that can grow into the sewer line or wrap around it and break it. A sewer scope can pick this up to see if it is indeed going on. The property is more than 25 years old. It is nice when you can find a property that is this old, as they have character and look charm. However, be careful about pipes that were made of clay in homes built before and in 1984. The clay pipes are easily crushed and need to be examined to make sure they are not cracked or broken. If the property does not have the clay pipes, maybe it has copper? Look at the home inspection report to see what type of material your pipes are made of. There is water backing up in the property drainage systems. When this happens, it could be a clog in the drain or it could be an issue with the sewer line. You might think that the city should be responsible for the sewer line, but they aren’t – except for the main sewer line. This starts past your property boundaries. Unfortunately, the homeowner is responsible for the lower and upper lateral lines, which are the other parts of the sewer line on the owner’s property. Call a professional to do a proper diagnosis. There is shifting or movement of the ground. This is also another sign that there is a problem with the sewer. Unfortunately, moving soil or ground can cause the sewer line to break or offset. WHAT IS THE INSPECTOR LOOKING FOR? 1. Material Type, (PVC, ABS, Clay, Cast Iron or Orangeburg) 2. Damaged or Crushed Pipe 3. Root Growth Penetration 4. Misaligned Joints 5. Bellied Sections At the end of the day, a sewer scope gives you, “Peace of Mind” knowing you won't have any unexpected costly repairs in the near future of your sewer line. To be quite frank, you're about to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars on a property, it would be dumb not to spend a few hundred dollars that could potentially save you several thousands of dollars in the future.