Essential Protection Beyond Our Standard Inspection
Important Note: Fancy Fox Property Inspections does not perform sewer scopes, nor do we collect payment for them. However, we consider this inspection so vital that we can arrange a trusted third-party specialist to meet us on-site for your convenience.
What is a Sewer Scope?
A Sewer Scope is a specialized video inspection of the lateral sewer line—the buried pipe connecting the house to the city main or septic tank. This line is the homeowner’s responsibility, yet it is buried underground and cannot be seen during a standard home inspection.
Why You Need One (Even on New Homes)
We strongly advise all our clients to hire a third-party specialist for this service. Without it, you are buying the home “blind” to potential underground disasters.
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The Risk: Repairing a collapsed or root-filled sewer line typically costs between $5,000 and $20,000.
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The Reality: Standard home inspections cover the plumbing visible inside the home. We cannot see what is happening underground.
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The Solution: A specialized camera inspection is the only way to verify the condition of the pipe before you close.
How We Help You Get Covered
We want to make sure you are protected, even though we don’t do this work ourselves.
To save you the headache of finding a reputable contractor, we act as a concierge service:
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We Coordinate: We can call a trusted, licensed, and insured local specialist to arrange their arrival during your home inspection time slot.
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You Contract Directly: You will pay the specialist directly and receive the report directly from them. This ensures you have a direct relationship with the specialist performing the work.
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Seamless Experience: We will be on-site to let them in and lock up after them, so you don’t have to worry about scheduling a separate appointment.
