On a newer home a camera inspection is less about age and more about whether the line was laid well and how the ground has behaved since.
Settlement in sandy ground
The useful thing a camera shows on Kiawah is whether a section of lateral has settled and started holding water. It is the most common finding here, 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. Given the values involved, an hour with a camera is a very small piece of diligence — and it catches construction debris while a builder warranty may still matter.
Before approving any sewer work
Particularly on a house this age. Ask to see the footage and ask what specifically was found. A settled section, a blockage and a damaged pipe are three 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