Specialty Inspection Services
Sewer Scope Inspection
Camera inspection of the main sewer lateral — revealing root intrusion, pipe deterioration, and offset joints before they become a costly surprise after closing.
Sewer Scope Inspections
A sewer scope inspection uses a camera to inspect the interior of the main sewer lateral — the pipe that runs from the house to the municipal sewer or septic system. Sewer line problems are among the most expensive repairs a homeowner can face, and they are invisible during a standard visual inspection.
Performed by Evan Rudolph
Sewer scopes are an Inspections By Referral service, performed by Evan Rudolph, our dedicated sewer scope technician. Add one to your home inspection or schedule it on its own.
Equipment & Documentation
High-definition camera
A professional-grade push camera is inserted through a cleanout or toilet to inspect the full length of the main sewer lateral from the house to the municipal connection or septic system.
Video recording
The full inspection is recorded on video. The recording is included with the written report so you have a visual record of the pipe's condition.
Written report
Findings are documented in a written report with still images captured from the video, noting the location and nature of any observed conditions.
When to Schedule a Sewer Scope
A sewer scope is recommended on most home purchases — particularly homes built before 1980, homes with large trees near the sewer line, and any home where the sewer history is unknown. It is also appropriate when buying a home with a septic system, to verify the condition of the lateral from the house to the tank.
Sewer scope inspections are not included in the standard home inspection and must be scheduled separately or added at the time of booking. Does not include inspection of the septic tank itself or the drain field.
Schedule a Sewer Scope
Schedule at the same time as your home inspection for a single-visit, complete picture of the property.