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Sewer Scope Inspection

It’s easy to forget about another crucial checkup: a sewer scope inspection. It’s important to have your home’s sewer lines checked regularly to prevent future possible damage and to maintain a healthy home.

What Is A Sewer Scope or Borescope Inspection?

A sewer line scope inspection, plumbing scope inspection, or a combination of drainage inspections is fairly uncommon in modern home inspections. A professional inspector will use a flexible borescope camera, which will allow them to see and record video of your pipes.

The camera will run through the home’s main drainpipe and maneuver its way through the sewer lines. Your inspector will be looking for any visible cracks, damages, or clogs, and will report any structural damage or health risks that come from your sewers.

A drain inspection can take anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour, but it’ll depend on how large your home’s sewer system is and what the issues are.

You should plan on a plumbing scope inspection before purchasing your dream home, and plan to have them done routinely as your home gets older.

STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

A damaged sewer can be the source of structural damage in your home. For example, sewer pipes leaking in the crawl spaces could cause serious mold issues.

Below are common results of damaged or degraded sewer systems. They can also serve as signs of needing a sewer scope inspection done.

      • Flooding in the home or yard

      • Sinkholes

      • Foundation issues

      • Mold issues

    • Hollow Flooring due to washouts below the concrete

HEALTH RISKS

A leak or backup in your sewer system can lead to many health issues. Below are a few health hazards that you may be exposed to if you leave your sewer system unrepaired.

      • Bacteria

      • Parasites

      • Sewage

      • Mold spores

      • Harmful gases

    • Fungi

Potential home buyers should be aware of signs that a sewer scope inspection is needed before continuing the buying process.

New homeowners should consider getting a sewer inspection done even if the home they just purchased is newly constructed. It’s better to be safe with a well-maintained sewer than to leave it unrepaired and rack up future costs.

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Drain Cleaning

Drain cleaning is very important when it comes to maintaining the condition of your drain, and few people give attention to this matter of prime importance. Clogging of drains is not a sudden thing rather it happens when you are not paying any attention to this matter for so long. Drain clogs first manifest as slow draining. When waste begins to build up in the pipe and stops the flow of water through the system. If you note any change in your draining system then it is better to call a professional to take care of the matter.

Another sign of cogging in the drains is the bad smell. This kind of problem usually occurs in the kitchen drains because the drains have to deal with food wastes which include fats as well. If there are multiple drains in your house, you need to get them cleaned once a year by professionals. If you are not facing any issues of clogging or smell, you still should get it done once a year so that there is no bigger problem waiting for you.

Professionals suggest not to use any chemicals to clean your drain pipes. If there is a clog, it is suggested to remove it either by plunging or snaking the drain. Chemicals drain cleaners damage the pipe. Some chemicals react with aluminum and give an unhealthy gas that can get accumulated in the pipe that cannot be removed. Chemical drainers are extremely dangerous as they can damage the pipe, garbage proposal, and septic system. Other cleaners such as liquid, gas, and gel cleaners can also damage the pipes and they are not effective and take a long time to remove a clog. There are some bio-cleaner products as well that can be used to remove the clogs in the drain.

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