Buying your first home is often one of the most significant investments you will make. You, therefore, don’t want to select a property in need of expensive repairs or replacements. While a home inspector will provide a general examination of the house to point out obvious issues, consider calling a sewer and drain specialist to take a more thorough look at the sewage system. The guide below explains the benefits involved. 

Why Are Sewer Inspections Important?

A sewer leak or significant clog can complicate your move in many ways. These issues can also be expensive to repair.

By scheduling a sewer inspection during your home’s due diligence period, you can learn about potential problems. 

Often, buyers can negotiate the price low enough to offset costs, saving you money down the road. If sellers are unwilling to lower the cost of the home, request that they conduct all necessary repairs prior to moving forward with the purchase. Get another inspection before closing. If they don’t want to do this either, you can move on to another property.

What Problems Are Commonly Found During Sewer Inspections?

During a sewer inspection, contractors check the health of the sewer lines that run to your home to look for issues like collapsed lines, clogs, and cracks. They can also look for breaks in the pipe joinery caused by ground movement, tree root growth, or improper installation.

If ground depressions occur because of sinkholes or groundwater flooding, it could also cause dips in what would otherwise be a straight pipe, allowing sludge and other debris to collect in the pipe. Over time, this can cause a blockage and can cause sewer backup in your home.

Over time, sewer line issues can create problems for homeowners like slow drains, toilets that won’t flush properly, and sewage backups. In some cases, sewer gas can even back up into the home, creating bad smells and health hazards, since this noxious gas is both flammable and toxic to humans and pets. 

If you are thinking about buying a home and are interested in having a sewer inspection performed, turn to Holmes Sewer & Drain.   This drain specialist has more than 35 years experience in Lincoln, NE  area and the surrounding communities. To find out more about their capabilities, visit their website. Call (402) 432-6312 to schedule an appointment.