Sewer Scope Option

2000 TO 2022 HOMES: PVC ERA

Hi there, this is Atta-Boy Property Inspections. We will be handling your upcoming inspection and are looking forward to meeting you. Let us know if you have any questions beforehand.

Here’s some relevant information directly related to your home. Please note that sewer line issues are completely hidden and not part of a regular home inspection. The only way to know the condition of the line is to run a camera through it.

2000 to 2022 Homes - PVC Era Scope Option

These homes typically use PVC piping, but even newer materials can come with risks, especially when installation wasn’t ideal.

Issues we’ve found in 2000 to 2022 homes:

Long sewer bellies, the most common issue. Caused by poor slope or backfill, these dips trap standing water. Minor sagging can be acceptable, but fully submerged sections are not, and that’s exactly what we aim to find.
Deformed or oval-shaped pipes from soil pressure or trench collapse, restricting flow and weakening the line.
Screw piles or posts driven through the pipe, often from fences, decks, or garages added later.

Real example: We scoped a 2015 home and found a 20-foot belly filled with standing water. The total repair cost was $19,500. The buyer used the scope report to renegotiate and the entire line was replaced before possession.

A sewer scope only takes 15 to 20 minutes, includes a video recording, and costs $300 + GST. We can do it during your inspection with no delay or extra booking. If everything looks good, you get peace of mind knowing your sewer line is in great shape. If we do find something, it gives you leverage for negotiation or, at the very least, a clear understanding of what you’re walking into so there are no surprises down the road.

Please reply to this text with one of the two options below so that we know you’ve reviewed this and made a decision before inspection day:

Text "SCOPE IT" - to add the scope
Text "PASS" - to decline the scope