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.

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.

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. 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). 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.

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.

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.

A septic system, or on-site waste water treatment system, is a multi-component sub-surface system for the collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater generated by a residence in an area where public sewer systems are not available.

I perform a full 'open pit' septic inspection in accordance with NJDEP standards. This includes: Locating, exposing, and inspecting the treatment tank(s). Running a fiber optic camera from the treatment tank to inspect the conveyance system. Locating, exposing, and inspecting the distribution box. Running a fiber optic camera through the lateral pipes exiting the distribution box feeding the disposal field. Probing of the disposal field to check for adequate drainage.

A septic system inspection can take anywhere from 1-2 hours to complete depending on the style of system and the accessibility of the components of the system. Access to the home is necessary at the time of the septic inspection.

Yes. I believe it is important to document every possible aspect of the septic system with photos. In certain situations, videos from the pipe camera may also be included in your report.

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.