Sewer Scope.
The most expensive pipe in the house is the one nobody can see. We run a camera down the main sewer line — from the house to the city connection — so you know what's really down there before you close.
Clay soil. Old trees.
Hidden pipes.
Colorado's expansive clay soil swells and shrinks with every wet spring and dry summer, and buried pipes take the punishment — joints shift, seams crack, and low spots form where waste collects. In established neighborhoods, mature trees make it worse: roots find their way into the smallest gap and grow until the line chokes.
None of this is visible from inside the house. A line can drain fine on inspection day and still be one root season away from backing up into the basement. The camera removes the guesswork: you see the actual condition of the actual pipe, end to end.
House to street.
Three steps. No digging.
Access the line
We locate the cleanout and feed a self-leveling camera into the main line. No digging, no mess — the camera does the traveling.
Scope to the street
The camera runs the full length of the line to the city connection, recording continuously. We watch for roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, and blockages as it goes.
Review the footage
You get the video plus a plain-English summary: what we saw, where it is in the run, and how urgent it is. If repairs are warranted, you'll know what to ask plumbers to bid.
See it. Then decide.
A sewer scope turns the biggest invisible risk in a home purchase into footage you can watch and a number you can negotiate.
Full video of the run
The complete recorded footage from cleanout to connection is yours — share it with your agent, a plumber, or the seller.
Plain-English findings
Roots at 42 feet means nothing without context. We tell you what we saw, where, and how urgent it actually is.
Repair guidance, no upselling
We don't do sewer repairs, so our read is unbiased. If work is warranted, you'll know what to ask licensed plumbers to bid.
Leverage at the table
Video evidence of a compromised line is one of the strongest negotiation tools a buyer can hold. Sellers respond to footage.
Sewer scopes, explained.
What exactly does a sewer scope look at?+
We run a high-resolution camera through the main sewer line — the pipe that carries everything from the house to the city connection (or septic tank). The camera records the full run, so we can identify root intrusion, cracks, offset joints, bellies (low spots that hold water), and blockages.
Why is this such a big deal in Colorado?+
Two reasons: clay soil and mature trees. Colorado's expansive clay soil shifts with moisture and temperature, which cracks pipes and pushes joints out of alignment. And in established neighborhoods, decades-old trees send roots straight into any gap they find. Homes built before the mid-1980s often have clay or cast-iron lines that are especially vulnerable.
How much does a sewer line repair cost if something is wrong?+
Spot repairs often run $3,000–$6,000; a full line replacement can reach $15,000–$25,000 depending on depth, length, and landscaping. That's exactly why a scope before closing matters — it turns an invisible risk into a known, negotiable number.
Can I add a sewer scope to a full inspection?+
Yes — most clients bundle it with the full home inspection. We scope the line during the same visit, and the findings land alongside the rest of your report.
Does the house need to be prepared?+
Not much. We need access to a cleanout (most homes have one outside or in the basement/crawlspace). If no cleanout exists, we may scope through a roof vent or pulled toilet — we'll discuss options before doing anything.
What if the line looks bad?+
You'll have video evidence and a clear write-up of what we found and where. That's powerful in negotiations — sellers respond to footage. We'll also explain repair approaches (spot repair, lining, replacement) so you can get accurate bids from plumbers.
One camera. Zero surprises.
Add a sewer scope to your inspection or schedule it standalone — either way, you'll know what's under the yard.