Sewer Camera Inspection FAQ’s
Sewer inspection cost is a flat rate of $250
Average time to complete a sewer inspection is about 30 min
Sewer inspection does not interrupt toilet service as we enter our cameras through a sewer clean out access.
There is no need to leave the house for a sewer inspection, as it will not interfere with regular activity.
A sewer inspection is a service where a camera is inserted into the sewer pipe and ran all the way to the sewer main while recording the inside of the pipe to determine the pipe condition and functionality.
After a sewer inspection is performed you will receive a digital report, and also a video that is exclusively visible online to the owner/buyer/seller of a home.
A sewer inspection is needed to determine the condition of the sewer line for problems or flow issues. It’s very necessary when purchasing or selling a home to work out any negotiations that may need to happen to repair or replace any bad sections of a sewer line.
Typically, a sewer inspection is recommended every 2 to 4 years if no issues arise depending on the age of the sewer line. Seattle sewer lines are known to have issues, especially in the Green Lake and Magnolia and Ballard areas so getting a sewer inspection in Seattle is highly recommended.
You can perform a sewer inspection on your own, but the cost of the equipment is very expensive. It is highly recommended to have a Sewer Scope performed by a professional who knows what to look for inside of a sewer line.
Not much preparation is needed when a sewer inspection is scheduled, typically, if the clean out access is known, we ask that any obstructions are moved out of the way.
You can schedule a sewer inspection easily by sending a text message or calling directly: (206) 619-6626
Yes, it is recommended that the client is present during a sewer inspection so that the results of the sewer line can be discussed afterwards.
If a sewer inspection reveals any issues with the sewer line, we will have a recommendation of a plan to correct the sewer line, even a referral typically.
Problems that are found with a sewer line can be repaired, but every sewer line is different and the way the sewer line is repaired can vary greatly.
Typically, the owner of the home is responsible for any sewer repairs that are needed.
After a sewer line has been repaired, it is recommended to have a sewer scope performed to check the quality of the repair and also the functionality of the sewer line.
The most common problems found during a sewer inspection that happened to sewer lines are erosion in concrete lines or offsets in pipes. But every sewer line is different, and the age of the home and also the usage of the line will determine condition.
A sewer inspection typically does not damage or interfere with the condition of the sewer line.
It is highly recommended to have a sewer scope performed before buying a house, that way, if anything is wrong with the sewer line, negotiations can be made with the seller to have the sewer line repaired.
When you are selling a home, it is very proactive to have a sewer inspection performed from Emerald City Sewer inspection that way you can have a copy of the report and a video to show potential buyers ahead of time.
A sewer inspection can be performed on a home with a septic tank, but the sewer inspection will only check the condition of the sewer line from the house to the tank, not the tank itself.
There are no health risks during a sewer inspection, we are very clean and make sure no clients are near any sewer equipment.