On a newer house a camera inspection is less about age and more about finding out whether the pipe was laid properly in the first place.
Settlement on filled ground
Because much of the island sits on graded fill, the useful thing a camera shows here is whether a section of lateral has settled and started holding water. That is the most common finding, it is a targeted repair, and it is invisible any other way.
Before you buy
A standard home inspection does not include the sewer line even on a newer property. It also catches construction debris left in the line, which is worth knowing about while a builder warranty may still be relevant.
Before approving any sewer work
Particularly on a house this age. Ask to see the footage and ask what exactly they found. A settled section, a blockage and a damaged pipe are three very different jobs at three very different prices.
What we will show you
- Whether the line runs at proper fall throughout
- Any low spots holding water
- Debris left from construction
- Damage from digging or ground movement
- Where the line runs and how deep, marked at the surface