What home inspectors miss
Standard inspections check that drains flow — not what the pipe looks like. Root intrusion, offset joints, bellies and cracks are invisible until they back up.
What a camera inspection shows
A plumber feeds a camera through the clean-out and records the entire line to the city main, noting pipe material, condition and the exact location and depth of any defect.
Negotiating power
A documented sewer defect can justify a price reduction or seller-paid repair. Without the inspection, that cost is yours the day after closing.
Older neighborhoods
Homes built before 1980 — common in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and most Missouri towns — frequently have clay or Orangeburg sewer lines that are at the end of their service life.
Need a plumber for this?
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