Sewer Line Inspections in Southeast Michigan
See What’s Happening Inside Your Sewer Line
Whether you're buying a home, investigating recurring drainage problems, or evaluating an older property, a sewer camera inspection gives you valuable information about a part of the property that cannot be evaluated during a standard visual inspection.
Problems Underground Aren’t Always Visible Above Ground
A property’s sewer line is easy to overlook because most of it is buried and inaccessible. However, deterioration, root intrusion, blockages, damaged sections, or other conditions can potentially lead to expensive repairs and disruptive drainage problems.
A sewer line inspection allows our inspector to visually examine accessible portions of the line using a specialized camera. The inspection provides a closer look inside the pipe and helps identify visible conditions that may warrant maintenance, cleaning, repair, or further evaluation.
What Is a Sewer Camera Inspection?
During a sewer camera inspection, specialized video equipment is introduced through an accessible cleanout or other suitable access point. The camera travels through accessible portions of the sewer lateral while the inspector reviews the interior condition of the pipe. This process can reveal conditions that cannot be observed during a traditional home inspection.
- Tree root intrusion
- Damaged pipe sections
- Pipe deterioration
- Blockages and obstructions
- Significant buildup
- displaced connections
Our Sewer Line Inspection Process
Commercial buildings vary considerably in size, construction, use, and complexity. We tailor the inspection scope to the property while focusing on accessible components that can affect its condition, operation, and long-term maintenance requirements.
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Locate Suitable Access
The inspector identifies an appropriate access point for the sewer camera.
Camera Evaluation
Specialized camera equipment is used to inspect accessible portions of the sewer line.
Document Notable Findings
Visible concerns and noteworthy conditions are documented as appropriate.
Understand Your Results
We explain significant findings and whether further evaluation may be recommended.
Make Your Commercial Property Decision With Better Information
Whether you’re acquiring a building, evaluating an investment, managing an existing property, or considering commercial space, Michigan’s Choice Inspection Services provides the objective property information you need to make more informed decisions.
Hidden Problems Can Become Expensive Problems
A sewer line may continue functioning while deterioration or other problems develop underground. A professional sewer inspection can help identify visible concerns, potential root intrusion or obstructions, recurring drainage issues, and the condition of older piping.
An inspection can also reduce uncertainty before purchasing a property and help you plan future maintenance or repairs. A small amount of additional due diligence can provide valuable insight into one of the property’s least visible systems.
When Should You Get a Sewer Line Inspection?
A sewer camera inspection may be worth considering when:
- Purchasing a home and want additional sewer information
- The property is older and may have aging pipes
- Mature trees are located near the property's sewer route
- Drains frequently run or experience recurring drainage issues
- Property has experienced previous sewer blockages
- Multiple fixtures throughout the property have ongoing drainage problems
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Frequently Asked Questions
A sewer line inspection uses specialized camera equipment to visually evaluate accessible portions of a property's sewer lateral. It can reveal visible conditions such as roots, deterioration, obstructions, damaged sections, and other concerns.
A sewer camera inspection is generally a specialized service because underground piping cannot be visually evaluated as part of a normal inspection without dedicated equipment and suitable access.
It can be particularly useful when purchasing an older property, a home surrounded by mature trees, or a property with an unknown sewer maintenance history. It provides additional information about a system that may otherwise remain largely unseen during due diligence.
Visible root intrusion may be identified when the camera can access and clearly view the affected portion of the sewer line.
Accessibility depends on the available entry point, pipe configuration, obstructions, and conditions inside the line. A camera may not always be able to travel through the entire sewer lateral.
We document and explain significant visible observations. Depending on the condition identified, additional evaluation, cleaning, or repair by an appropriate plumbing or sewer professional may be recommended.
An inspection cannot guarantee that future problems will not occur. However, it can provide useful information about observable conditions present at the time of inspection and help identify areas that may require attention.