A camera run through the main sewer line to find roots, cracks, and blockages before they become a costly surprise.
The main sewer line runs underground from the home to the city connection — completely invisible during a standard inspection. A sewer scope sends a specialized camera down the line to reveal its true condition.
Pat looks for root intrusion, cracks, bellies, blockages, and offsets — the kinds of problems that lead to expensive digs and repairs if you don't know about them before you buy.
Schedule This Inspection →Down the line, here's what the sewer scope reveals.
Tree roots invading and blocking the line.
Damaged or collapsed sections of pipe.
Low spots where waste and water collect.
Clogs and obstructions in the line.
Shifted or separated pipe joints.
A recorded view of the line's condition.
A failed sewer line is one of the most expensive and disruptive repairs a homeowner can face — often thousands of dollars and a torn-up yard. A sewer scope is a small cost that can reveal a very large problem before you own it.
It's especially important for older homes and properties with mature trees, where root intrusion and aging clay pipes are common. For many DFW buyers, it's the single best add-on they can choose.
Older homes and any property with large, mature trees are prime candidates, since root intrusion and aging pipe are the most common problems.
You'll have video documentation to bring to the seller for negotiation, or to a plumber for a repair estimate — before you're committed.
Yes. Even new construction can have improperly installed lines, debris, or bellies, so a scope brings peace of mind on any home.
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