Sewer Camera Inspections for Harrisburg Homebuyers | American Rooter
Should You Get a Sewer Camera Inspection Before Buying a Home?
Many important parts of a home can be evaluated before closing, but the underground sewer line is not visible during a standard walkthrough. Cracks, blockages, root intrusion, and other problems may go unnoticed until drains begin backing up.
A sewer camera inspection can give Harrisburg-area homebuyers a closer look at the condition of the line before purchasing a property.
What Is a Sewer Camera Inspection?
During a sewer camera inspection, a waterproof camera is guided through an accessible portion of the sewer line. The camera sends video to a monitor, allowing the technician to examine the inside of the pipe.
The inspection may reveal visible cracks, root intrusion, scale buildup, blockages, damaged sections, standing water, or misaligned connections. It may also help identify the material used in visible portions of the line.
When Is an Inspection Helpful?
A sewer camera inspection can be especially valuable when buying an older home, a property with mature trees, or a house with a history of slow drains, backups, or sewer odors. It may also provide helpful answers when little is known about the sewer line or the property has been vacant for an extended period.
Even newer homes can develop sewer problems. Poor installation, shifting soil, damaged pipe connections, and blockages can affect sewer lines at any age.
What Happens If a Problem Is Found?
The next step depends on the condition of the line. A blockage may require professional drain cleaning, while buildup inside certain pipes may require sewer line descaling.
Cracks or structural damage may require excavation or a trenchless repair method. Not every sewer problem requires a complete replacement, so the line should be evaluated before a solution is recommended.
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