Sewer line
inspection
resources
Below you'll find links to various articles about sewer back-ups and the potential back lash. Some of the resources are from national sources yet they're just as relevant as local issues. The video to the right, a tad grandiose, explains the detriment of bad sewer laterals. Feel free to check out our various sewer line inspection resources and contact us with any questions!
"Cautious home buyers would never buy an older home without getting a sewer inspection.
You might think it's overkill or not a worthwhile expense to get the sewer inspected, but I advise all my buyers to do it, especially if the seller disclosures don't give any information about the age of the sewer line. When I bought my existing home, I was living in another state and not present for the inspections. For some reason, my husband decided against the sewer inspection, so we didn't get it done." - Getting Sewer Inspections Before Buying
"Sewer backups & backflows, and the damage they inflict, represent a major cause of inconvenience and loss for homeowners and communities..." - Be Sewer Smart
"As a Realtor I counsel my clients, both buyers and sellers, to review and perform all inspections necessary to get a true picture of the physical building – which is a big factor in determining the value of a house. This may include paying for inspections by reputable and trustworthy inspection companies if those inspections have not already been performed." - Don't Forget the Sewer Line
"During a real estate transaction, if a Buyer finds a problem with the sewer line after they move in, it becomes extremely difficult to place the onus back on the Seller. Many times, the Seller honestly did not know the sewer line had problems. That is why it can be so important for the Buyer to have the sewer line scoped in any home 20 years or older." - On Site Home Inspections
"Roots grow toward water vapor or moisture, by a continuous process (hydrotropism) occurring at the very end of the root. The root grows one cell at a time enabling it to enter the small cracks and joints, which may be present in your pipe. After a root enters a pipe, it divides hundreds of times to form a large mass of tender root ends. This root mass will accumulate a thick coating of grease which will collect up on the root mass until a blockage occurs." - Zoom Plumbing
"A false advertising complaint against a pair of sellers in Wisconsin who sold a house with a broken sewer line turned into a drawn-out legal match, bouncing between several courts. The matter finally landed before the state supreme court, but would the justices agree with the lower court’s interpretation of the economic loss doctrine? Read on.
When a woman bought a house in Milwaukee, Wis., she was surprised to find the sewer line traveling from the property was broken. She sued on several claims of misrepresentation, but the courts interpreted the economic loss doctrine as barring her complaint." - Shannon Below v. Dion R. Norton and Dana Norton |
