A camera run through the main sewer line to catch root intrusion, bellies, and pipe damage before they become a costly post-closing surprise.
A sewer line problem is invisible during a normal inspection and can cost thousands to repair once you own the home — root intrusion, collapsed clay pipe, and bellies that trap waste are common in older properties and even some newer ones. Running a camera down the main line turns that blind spot into a clear picture, so you can negotiate a repair or budget for it rather than discovering it the hard way after closing.
Sewer lines can look fine at the fixtures while hiding root intrusion or a collapse further down the line. The camera sees what a functional test can't.
It's not required, but strongly recommended for older homes and any property with large trees near the sewer line — the two biggest risk factors.
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