Fowler Sewer Service in Denver services Lakewood CO, and we know that requesting a sewerinspection before purchasing a new home can save you from unexpected expenses such as sewer repairs, replacement, or even a backup. Sewerrepairs or sewerreplacement can cost between $500.00 and $8000.00 depending on the location and the depth of the sewerproblems. Below are some pictures we have taken during inspections, which required sewer repair or sewer cleaning.
Broken pipe caused by tree roots. This had to be excavated to be repaired in the yard approx. 15' deep.
Bottom of pipe is missing and sewage is leaking into the ground. This had to be excavated and repaired in an alley.
The clay pipe joint broke and shifted downward. This was under a sidewalk just outside the house approx. 4' deep.
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.
Heavy tree roots in a joint. Again these roots can be removed fairly easily and the line should also be cleaned yearly.
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.
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. 
Heavy tree roots in a joint. Again these roots can be removed fairly easily and the line should also be cleaned yearly.
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.