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Very few first-time home buyers think to request a sewer inspection before purchasing a home. While most buyers know to get a home inspection, sewer lines are often an afterthought, if they are considered at all. However, a sewer inspection is one of the most important evaluations a buyer of older homes should conduct. The time to find out if a sewer is faulty or needs replacement is before buying a home, not after the fact.
We recommend that all buyers obtain a sewer inspection if the home is older than 20 years. Even if the sewer line is relatively new compared to homes built before 1950, tree roots can still clog a 20-year-old sewer line.
Reasons to Inspect the Sewer Line
Tree roots growing into sewer lines is a common problem. Roots can crawl into tiny openings and expand within the sewer line, latching onto debris that typically causes backups, such as grease or eggshell waste. While chemicals can kill tree roots, if they reappear, the pipe may be damaged and require excavation to fix the problem.
Additionally, homes constructed prior to city sewer systems often relied on cesspools. After public septic systems were installed, some cesspools were left intact and connected to the sewer line. You won’t know the condition of your sewer system unless you conduct an inspection.
Many homes built in the 1950s have sewer lines made from tar paper, known as Orangeburg pipes. These pipes disintegrate and collapse over time. If a home has Orangeburg pipes, the sewer line definitely needs to be replaced.
Contact Us for a Sewer Inspection
Don’t overlook the importance of a sewer inspection when buying a home. Protect your investment and ensure your sewer system is in good condition.
Contact Universal Inspect today to schedule your sewer inspection!
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Brett was absolutely amazing and very thorough. He discovered a plumbing problem while searching for mold. His technology is amazing and top of the line! You won’t go wrong.
James Huggie best inspector out there. In tune and ready to help you with all your inspection needs. I would highly recommend universal inspect to my friends and family. He did a complete and thorough inspection on the property that we were purchasing and we were very happy with the results. Thank you and remember to ask for James.
Very glad that I found out this inspection company. The inspector James was very responsive and diligent. He showed up on time and was very patient walking through every finding he had. The price is also the most reasonable one among all the inspectors I’ve called. Highly recommend!!
