For most Colorado homebuyers, yes. A sewer scope camera inspection checks the main sewer line for roots, cracks, offsets, bellies, and blockages that a standard home inspection cannot see. Red Stag Inspections charges a flat $165, runs the camera through an existing, accessible cleanout, and does not pull toilets.
The sewer line that runs from your house to the city main is buried, out of sight, and almost never looked at during a standard home inspection. It is also one of the most expensive things to repair. A sewer scope inspection is a low-cost way to find out what is going on inside that pipe before you buy.
What is a sewer scope inspection?
A sewer scope inspection sends a waterproof, high-resolution camera through the home's main sewer line. The inspector watches the live feed, records the footage, and notes the location and type of any problems. At Red Stag Inspections, the camera goes in through an existing, accessible cleanout. We do not pull toilets for sewer scope inspections.
What a sewer scope can find
- Root intrusion: tree roots growing into joints and cracks
- Cracks and breaks: damaged or collapsed pipe sections
- Offsets: pipe sections that have shifted out of alignment
- Bellies: low spots where water and waste collect
- Blockages: grease, debris, or foreign objects
- Pipe material: older materials that may be near the end of their service life
When should you get a sewer scope?
- The home is older, especially with original sewer piping
- There are mature trees in the front yard or near the sewer line
- There are signs of slow drains, gurgling, or past backups
- The home has been vacant, or the sellers have limited history on the plumbing
- You simply want peace of mind before closing on a major purchase
How much does a sewer scope cost in Colorado?
Red Stag Inspections charges a flat rate of $165 for a sewer scope camera inspection in Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Front Range. You receive video footage and a written summary of our findings. The sewer scope can be scheduled on its own or bundled with your home inspection.
Is a sewer scope worth it?
For most buyers, yes. The inspection costs a small fraction of what a major sewer line repair can cost, and the findings can be used in negotiations with the seller before closing. If the line is in good shape, you get peace of mind. If it is not, you find out while you still have options.
Ready to schedule? Call (303) 351-1045 or request a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewer scope inspection cost?
Red Stag Inspections charges a flat rate of $165 for a sewer scope camera inspection in Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Front Range.
Do you pull toilets for a sewer scope?
No. Red Stag Inspections does not pull toilets for sewer scope inspections. The camera is run through an existing, accessible cleanout.
What does a sewer scope inspection find?
A sewer scope can find root intrusion, cracks and breaks, offsets, bellies (low spots), blockages, and aging pipe materials in the main sewer line.
Is a sewer scope included in a standard home inspection?
No. A standard home inspection does not include a camera inspection of the main sewer line. A sewer scope is a separate add-on service.
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