Just lost $1,200 because I skipped the sewer scope inspection, don't be me lol

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Ouch, that's a brutal lesson. Sewer lines are out of sight and easy to forget, but they can cause the worst damage. I've seen tree roots crack old clay pipes and cause backups that ruin floors. Always get the scope, even on newer houses, because you never know what's buried. That $300 inspection fee looks cheap compared to a five-figure dig and repair.

grace5651mo ago

Used to believe sewer scopes were just extra fees for paranoid buyers. After hearing a few stories like yours, I had my own inspection done last year. They found a small crack that would have cost thousands later. Now I tell all my friends to never skip it, even if the house looks perfect. What made you decide to pass on the inspection?

webb.christopher1mo ago

Yeah, grace565, that reminds me of my buddy's flooded basement last spring...