Question 1

What is a sewer line/side sewer?

Accepted Answer

A sewer line, also referred to as a "side sewer", is a privately owned drainage pipe that connects the plumbing in your home to the municipal sewer line (typically found under the street). In most municipalities you as a homeowner are responsible for the entirety of this pipe: from the home to the municipal connection, including sections which may not be on your property.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a sewer scope?

Accepted Answer

A sewer line inspection, or "sewer scope", is designed to evaluate the condition of subsurface pipes and identify any areas in need of maintenance or repair.

Question 3

How is a sewer scope performed?

Accepted Answer

1. I will first locate and open the sewer line clean out on the interior or exterior of the home. If the clean out is on the interior of the home, I will first take steps to protect the floor and adjacent areas by laying out a tarp.
2. Once the sewer line access is open, I insert a fiber optic camera into the sewer line and advances the camera through the pipe from the home all the way to the sewer main connection (typically in the street).
3. While advancing the camera through the pipe, a video is recorded which will later be included in your report. If any areas of concern are noted while advancing the camera, still images are captured to be included in the report.

Question 4

How long does a sewer scope take?

Accepted Answer

A typical sewer line inspection takes less than an hour to complete. Access to the interior of the home is required at the time of the inspection.

Question 5

When will I receive my report?

Accepted Answer

Reports are typically sent out the day of the inspection, but in certain circumstances the report may take longer. Reports are guaranteed to go out within 24 hours of the inspection. Reports are sent via email.