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Steve Stenros
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Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 2
Submitted by sdstenros on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 12:16
Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 2
(Continued from... Drain Problems: What To Look For- San Diego Home Inspection- Part 1)... "However, the problem may not be completely solved"...
The best way to determine if there is blockage in the system is to have a video inspection of the sewer line- something this San Diego home inspector often recommends. A video inspection involves inserting a camera scope into the sewer line and visually inspecting the interior of the pipe. If trench repairs into the street are necessary, costs can easily run into the multiple thousands of dollars. A $200 video inspection by a qualified plumber is worth it's weight in gold!
If you are interested in buying a home built prior to 1975, here are five important items to look for:
2. Look at the sight line between the "S" and the main bathroom in the house. Are there large trees or mature vegetation growing in this line? Do you see tree stumps in this area? If tree roots have grown into the sewer line, you will have drain problems.
3. Look at the street walkway. Have sections been repaired or replaced? Is the walkway cracked or heaved? If so, there may be drain issues.
5. Look at the main plumbing cleanout (usually at the rear house wall). If the cap is loose or you see an ABS cap installed in a cast iron pipe, if you see grooves in the pipe or rust-colored splatters, or if you see dried toilet paper laying nearby, there has probably been blockage in the drain system.
If you see any of these conditions, do not despair- all is not lost! If adequate repairs or upgrades have been made, the property may have just become more valuable for you! Check the seller's disclosures and find out when, if, or what repairs have been made. First Choice Inspections, a San Diego home inspection company, has your best interests in mind. Steve Stenros is an experienced CREIA MCI home inspector and can be reached for appointment at 888-335-3040. Originally posted on ActiveRain. Bookmark/Search this post with |
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