New Construction Sewer Line Inspection
New does not always mean right. Check the sewer line before the landscaping goes in and while the builder is still on the hook.
- Home Buyers & Property
- Video recorded
- Middle Tennessee
RECCH 0300:00:00New Construction Sewer Inspection explained.
New homes get sewer lines installed by trades working fast around other trades. Bellies from poor bedding, missing glue at a joint, mortar and rags dropped into open pipe and lines crushed by heavy equipment are all real.
We inspect new lines at the stage that suits you: before the slab is poured, before final inspection, before closing or inside the builder’s warranty window. The recording documents the line’s condition for you and for the builder.
The deliverables.
Catch installation errors
Bellies, gaps and debris are easy to see.
Documented while fixable
Builders can correct issues before closing.
Evidence for warranty claims
Video of the day-one condition.
Peace of mind
Know the line is right before the sod goes down.
Surface vs camera: belly or sag
Above ground Camera viewIllustrative visual. Drag the handle to slide between what you see above ground and what the camera sees below.
How it runs.
A clear sequence from first look to final walkthrough.
- 01
Pick the stage
Pre-pour, pre-final, pre-closing or warranty.
- 02
Scope the line
Camera from the stub or cleanout to the tap.
- 03
Check the fall
Water standing in the pipe marks a belly.
- 04
Report to you and the builder
Share the summary and footage.
Often paired with this.
FILE A-12 InspectPVC & ABS PipePlastic pipe is smooth and durable, but poor installation, bellies and damage still happen. A camera checks the…Open file FILE D-05 DiagnoseBelly & Sag DetectionA belly is a low spot where water and waste collect. It causes repeat clogs and gets worse…Open file 
FILE B-01 PropertyHome Buyer Sewer ScopeYou are buying the pipe too. A pre-purchase sewer scope shows what the home inspection cannot: the line…Open file 
FILE E-06 VerifyVideo Report & DocsThe footage is only useful if you can use it. Every inspection comes with the recording and a…Open file Read more on this topic.
FIELD NOTE 011 Buying & Selling a HomeNew Construction Sewer Line ChecksNew pipes can be wrong from day one. When to inspect and what to look for.2 min read FIELD NOTE 016 Pipe Materials & DefectsThe Belly in a Sewer Line, ExplainedA sag in the pipe that holds water, collects waste and causes the same clog again and again.2 min read 
FIELD NOTE 012 Buying & Selling a HomeQuestions to Ask Your Sewer InspectorA short checklist for choosing an inspector and getting a report you can use.2 min read New Construction FAQ.
Is a new-build inspection really necessary?
It is cheap insurance. Installation mistakes are common and are easiest to fix before they are buried and landscaped.
Should I tell the builder?
Yes. A recorded finding is hard to dispute, and most builders prefer to fix a problem than to lose a customer.
Can you scope before the slab pour?
Yes, if the lines are accessible. Ask us about timing.
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