A Guide to Sewer Inspections

Buying a home requires a string of inspections from building code inspections to structural examinations. Home buyers often dismiss the importance of sewer inspections, and complete the buying transaction without knowing the condition of the sewer line. Homes older than 20 years may have faulty sewers due to total line collapse, tree root invasion or worn out pipes.

Congratulations! you found your dream home. Hold on, before buying make a point to conduct a through sewer inspection services New York to determine the condition of the sewer line. As a home buyer you don't want to shell out all your savings for a home, and then spend thousands of dollars more on damaged sewer lines. If the inspection reveals a damaged line the owner should take on repair or alternatively you can take it upon yourself in return for a total price reduction on the house.

A common problem with sewer lines is tree root invasion. Roots are drawn into damp areas and will naturally crawl into pinhole cracks in underground pipe & fittings. After entering the pipe, tree roots will expand and block the sewer line. Roots can also split open pipes and cause slab leaks in addition to sewer back ups. Chemicals can temporarily kill the invasive roots, yet this problem can come back.

Sewer inspections are a far cry from do-it-yourself jobs, and require the right expertise and special equipment. During a typical sewer inspection, a sewer technician New York inserts a snake attached to a small video camera into the sewer network, and the image is displayed on a monitor. Video sewer inspections New York are most effective at revealing faults in the sewer line from stubborn obstructions to tree root invasion, damaged pipes, or total sewer collapse.