Sewer Scope Drain Line Inspections in Oklahoma City
One of the most inconvenient and costly repairs a homeowner can face is the failure of the main drain line connecting the home drain lines to the sewer or septic tank. These repairs can easily run in the thousands of dollars, yet many people do not have a sewer scope inspection in Oklahoma City. Unfortunately, the main drain is underground and not visible- thus outside the scope of a standard home inspection. At Redbud, we feel that sewer line issues are simply too important to ignore.
What Is A Sewer Scope Inspection? How Does It Work?
A sewer scope inspection is exactly what it sounds like. A professional inspector will inspect the sewer line of your home by inserting a high-definition camera into the line and guiding it through accessible portions. The access point is typically an exterior clean-out but a drain line scope can also be performed from a roof vent.
Using this camera, the inspector will perform a comprehensive inspection of the sewer line, looking for things like cracks, damage to the lines, roots that have grown through the pipe, and any other potential concerns. The process takes about an hour. Your inspector will tell you what they have found, and provide you with a comprehensive, written report about the sewer line’s condition. A Sewer Scope report sample can be viewed HERE.
What Are The Signs I Need A Sewer Scope Inspection In OKC?
While no home is immune to damage to the main line, it is most often seen in homes that are 20+ years old or have trees in the area of the main line. Anyone who is purchasing a home should consider a sewer scope inspection. Periodic sewer scope inspections are also a good idea if you own a home, to ensure your pipe is in good condition. A few signs and indications that an inspection may be needed include:
- Water that is backing up inside the house.
- Large trees are growing near the sewer line area. Their roots may constrict or damage the pipe.
- A home that was built 20+ years ago.
- Older homes that may have cast-iron, clay, concrete or the dreaded Orangeburg pipe.
- There are extremely green and lush patches of grass near the area where the sewer pipe runs, indicating a leak.