Sewer Scope and Sonde Locating

Service Description

CAN BE OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCATING AND MAGNETIC LOCATING As part of normal upkeep maintenance on a property and home, a sewer scope should be performed every 2-5 years and when buying a home. Even new construction isn't always free from defects that could cost the buyer, which is why having a scoped sewer line is vital. Getting a sewer scope is a smart choice for any buyer. Scopes can reveal hidden problems with expensive repair costs. A scope costs start at $125, while a full sewer line replacement costs thousands, and upwards of $20,000. If there is a major problem it’s best to know before buying and if possible to get the seller to repair any issues. We charge $60 per additional cleanout for a single sewer scope. For regular maintenance and upkeep, it can help prevent small problems from escalating to high cost replacements. What is a sewer scope? A sewer or drain scope is a camera with an attached transmitter for locating, on the end of a stiff fiberglass rod that is inserted into a line for video inspection. The camera records the condition of the sewer line and marks precisely where digging is needed for clogs or repairs. In order to do this, access to the sewer cleanout is needed. The cleanout is normally present in the basement or outside the home. In some cases it is in the crawlspace or doesn’t exist. While the vent stack is a potential insertion point, we require an accessible cleanout for the purpose of scoping. After accessing the line any issues seen with the scope can be marked on the ground with paint and/or flags along with depths. Same goes for problems in the line that are found. Common problems include sags or bellies where the water is not fully draining, breaks or root penetration (which will only get worse). Sewer repairs can cost up to $20,000 in some cases. So getting a $125 video sewer line inspection during the home inspection period can end up saving you thousands of dollars. The same reason Underground Storage Tank Sweeps are recommended is because these inspections can uncover problems that would otherwise not be found until you go to sell the house in the future. If you’re interested in scheduling a sewer scope and tank search at the same time then give us a call at (360) 720-3333.