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A sewer scope is a thorough analysis of the sewer lateral line; from the interior cleanout stack, through the home, then outside to the city main connection.

A sewer scope is used to try and identify the condition of the line, and the type of material that the sewer lateral is made of. During a sewer scope, we are looking for any of the following:

- Damage to the line

- Blockages as a result of excessive debris

- Any root intrusion

- Scaling (build up inside the line)

- Bellies in the line (low spots that create areas for debris to collect)

A sewer lateral line is the main sewer line from the house to a city main connection.

Access is usually found through an interior plumbing stack - the main stack for the house. This stack will have a cleanout cap that can be removed so that the camera can be inserted and run out to the city connection.

Alternatively, there may be a yard vent outside, this cap can be removed and the camera can be inserted through this vent, under the house, and out to the city connection.

A third option is to access the line from a vent on the roof.

A sewer scope can identify:

- Roots

- Blockages

- Debris Buildup

- Bellies

- Cracks

- Scaling

- Grease

- Foreign Objects

Sewer repairs can vary depending on the issue identified. Regular maintenance and cleaning is the best way to help prevent costly repairs.

It is always recommended to camera sewer lateral lines, irrespective of material and age. Cabling a PVC line is very rarely required.

This varies annually by municipality. It is always best to check with your municipality before having any major repair work conducted.

A secondary sewer line is a branched line that connects to the main sewer line. This line will often come from a kitchen sink, bathroom or elsewhere in the home.