Key takeaways
- Ask whether you receive the video
- Ask how far the camera will go and what happens if it cannot
- Ask for distances on every finding
- Ask how the report is delivered and to whom
About the inspection
What camera will you use and why? How long will it take? What if the camera cannot get all the way through? Will you tell me where it stopped and why?
Will you mark the surface where problems are, and is that included?
About the deliverables
Do I get the recording? Is there a written summary? Does it list findings with distances and photos? Can it go straight to my agent, my contractor or my insurer?
If an inspector says you cannot keep the video, that is a red flag.
About the findings
Will you explain each finding in plain English? Will you tell me which items are urgent and which can wait? Will you give a recommendation without trying to sell a repair on the spot?
The best inspectors are independent of repair contractors or clear about their relationship.
About the business
Ask how long the appointment takes, how soon you will have the report, what the price includes and what could add to it, such as jetting to clear a blockage.
Clear answers, in advance, are a good sign.
Quick answers
Should the inspector also do repairs?
It is fine either way, but be clear on the relationship. For purchases, an independent view is useful.
Do I need to be present?
It helps to be there, but not required if access is arranged.
Want a professional look at your own pipe?
Schedule a camera inspection with the form below, or call (615) 952-0844.
