Requesting a sewer inspection before purchasing a new home can save you from unexpected expenses such as sewer repairs, replacement or even a backup. Sewer repairs or replacement can cost between $500.00 and $8000.00 depending on the location and the depth of the problem. Below are some pictures we have taken during sewer inspections.

Top Left: Sewer line at my home when I purchased it. Broken pipe caused by tree roots. This had to be excavated to be reparied in the yard approx. 15' deep. 

Top Center: Bottom of pipe is missing and sewage is leaking into the ground. This had to be excavated and repaired in an alley.

Top Right: The clay pipe joint broke and shifted downward. This was under a sidewalk just outside the house approx. 4' deep.

Bottom Left: Light tree roots in a joint. These roots can be cleaned out easily with a sewer snake. The line should be cleaned yearly to prevent damage to pipe. 

Bottom Center: Heavy tree roots in a joint. Again these roots can be removed fairly easily and the line should also be cleaned yearly.

Bottom Right: Large piece of wood in the line.We dont know how it got there but it had to be excavated to be removed in a busy street.