Why buyers add a sewer scope
The underground line from the house to the city connection or septic system can be one of the most expensive hidden issues on the property. Repairs often involve excavation, and the cost can easily reach into the thousands.
- Root intrusion: Common in older lines and often the start of recurring backups.
- Pipe bellies: Low spots that hold water and waste instead of carrying it away properly.
- Cracked or offset pipe sections: Problems caused by age, settling, or past construction damage.
