Why a Sewer Scope Inspection Can Save You Thousands — Even on Newer Homes

When most people think about a home inspection, they picture roofs, foundations, electrical panels, and HVAC systems. But one of the most expensive—and most overlooked—problems in a home happens underground, where buyers can’t see a thing: the main sewer line.

Here in Central Texas, soil movement, tree roots, aging materials, and improper installation all contribute to sewer line failures. And once that line breaks, sags, or collapses, the repair bill can be jaw-dropping.
We’re talking $5,000 to $15,000+ depending on the depth, location, and damage.

Recently, on an inspection, we found a broken main sewer drain that would have gone completely unnoticed without a sewer scope. The home looked great from the outside — clean, move-in ready, freshly updated — but underground, a major problem was waiting.

This is exactly why sewer scope inspections matter.