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Sewer Scope Inspection
The sewer line is one of the most expensive repairs a homeowner can face - and it is completely invisible during a standard home inspection. We push a high-resolution camera through the line from the home to the city main so you know what you are buying. Currently offered in the Grand Forks area only.
If you are buying outside the Grand Forks area, ask us anyway - we can tell you whether we have added coverage yet, or point you toward a reputable provider.
Why a Sewer Scope Matters
A standard home inspection is a visual assessment of what can be seen. The sewer lateral - the pipe running from the house out to the city main or septic tank - is buried and cannot be evaluated without a camera. It is also one of the costliest surprises a new homeowner can inherit, with excavation and replacement often running into the thousands. A sewer scope is one of the least expensive ways to protect yourself against one of the largest potential repair bills.
What We Look For
• Root intrusion from mature trees and shrubs, a common issue in older Grand Forks neighborhoods • Cracked, collapsed, offset or separated pipe sections • Bellies and low spots where waste and water collect instead of draining • Blockages, heavy grease or scale buildup, and foreign objects • Pipe material and its condition - cast iron, clay, Orangeburg or PVC • Improper connections and previous repairs
Older Homes, Older Pipe
Homes built before the 1980s frequently have clay or Orangeburg (tar paper) sewer lines. Clay joints invite root intrusion and Orangeburg deforms with age - both are known to fail well within the life of the home. Knowing which material is under the yard, and what shape it is in, changes how you look at an offer.
What You Get
A camera inspection of the accessible sewer lateral from the home to the city main, video footage of the run, and a clear written summary of what we found and what it means - delivered with your inspection report so you and your agent can act on it before closing. Add it to any home inspection, or schedule it on its own.
Every Service Includes
- Detailed report via online portal
- Fast report delivery
- No third-party upsells in your report
- Photos & plain-English explanations
- Direct follow-up with your inspector