Before purchasing a new house, it's crucial to have it inspected to make sure it's sturdy, in good condition, and not infested with termites or other pests. It's also essential that you hire someone to inspect the sewer lines. Here, All Star Rooter, Sewer and Drain Cleaning in Norwalk, CT, explains what a video sewer inspection entails and why you must have it done before closing on a home purchase.

What Is a Video Sewer Inspection?

In this type of inspection, a tiny sewer camera is attached to a push cable and snaked through the clean-out access pipe and into the sewer line. As it travels through the pipe, the inspector and the homeowner can watch its progress on a monitor. The purpose of such an inspection is to determine the condition of the sewer line, whether it is in danger of clogging or tree roots have burst through the pipe. This last is a common problem because roots seek out moisture; once inside the sewer line, they can cause further damage or collect debris that clogs the sewer.

Why Is a Video Sewer Inspection So Important?

A clogged sewer line can be a messy inconvenience. You might see or smell sewage in your floor drains, or toilet water could bubble up into your bathtub after flushing. Moreover, the cost to repair a sewer line that's collapsed due to age or suffered damage from invasive tree roots can reach thousands of dollars. A pre-purchase video sewer inspection will identify if the house has problem pipes and enable you to negotiate a better price, ask the seller to repair the problem, or walk away from the purchase and look for another property.

A video sewer inspection can identify serious problems and save you a considerable amount of money and aggravation. To schedule service, contact All Star Rooter, Sewer and Drain Cleaning. They've been serving Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, and other communities in and around Fairfield County since 2011, but their management has over 20 years of industry experience. Visit their website to take advantage of various money-saving coupons or call (203) 286-4498 to discuss your options.