Full Camera Run
We run a push rod camera from the cleanout to the city main whenever the pipe allows. The entire run is recorded. You get footage of every joint, crack, and root mass so there is no ambiguity about what is underground.
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Real Estate Sewer Inspection in Marietta, Georgia You Can Trust
A real estate sewer inspection in Marietta, Georgia gives you the truth about the pipe running under your future home before you sign. We run a sewer camera through the line, record every foot, and hand you a clear report with video. Whether you are a buyer, seller, or agent, we make the sewer contingency simple. Same-day scheduling is available across Marietta and Cobb County.
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About this service
What a Real Estate Sewer Inspection in Marietta, Georgia Covers
A real estate sewer inspection in Marietta, Georgia is a camera-based evaluation of the private sewer lateral that runs from the house to the city main. We insert a push rod camera through an exterior cleanout, record the full length of the pipe, and note every defect: cracks, root intrusion, bellies, offset joints, and blockages. You get a digital video file, a written summary, and a clear recommendation on whether the line is serviceable or needs repair before closing.
In Marietta, that matters because the housing stock is old. Homes near Marietta Square and along Whitlock Avenue often still have clay tile or cast iron laterals installed before 1970. Those pipes crack, shift, and fill with roots. A sewer inspection for home buyers Marietta GA catches those problems while you still have negotiating room. Sellers use the same report to prove the line is clean and avoid surprises during the sewer inspection contingency Marietta Georgia buyers typically write into the contract.
- ✓ Avoid Five-Figure Surprises
- ✓ Real Evidence for Negotiation
- ✓ Know the Pipe Material
- ✓ Same-Day Scheduling Available
What's included
What Our Real Estate Sewer Inspection Includes
Every real estate sewer inspection includes a full camera run, a recorded video file, and a written report with defect locations. We also identify pipe material and give you a serviceability opinion. If the line needs cleaning to get a clear view, we can often do that during the same visit for an additional charge. Here is what is covered.
Pipe Material Identification
We tell you whether the lateral is PVC, ABS, cast iron, clay tile, or Orangeburg. Each material has its own lifespan and failure pattern. Knowing what you have helps you plan for the future, not just the closing.
Defect Location Report
Every defect is noted with its distance in feet from the cleanout. That means a future repair crew can dig in the right spot without exploratory excavation. It saves time and money on any fix that follows.
Digital Video File
You receive the full video file, not just screenshots. Agents can share it with buyers, sellers, and attorneys. It is the single most useful piece of evidence in a sewer contingency negotiation.
Written Summary and Opinion
Our written report states whether the line is serviceable as-is, needs cleaning, or needs repair. It is plain language, not code. You can attach it directly to your inspection response or repair addendum.
How it works
How Our Real Estate Sewer Inspection Works
Call us or have your agent book the appointment. We ask for the property address, the closing timeline, and whether there is an accessible exterior cleanout. Most jobs are scheduled within one to two business days, and same-day slots open up regularly. You get a confirmation window, not a four-hour maybe.
On site, we find the main cleanout, usually near the foundation or at the property line. If the cleanout is buried or broken, we locate it with a sewer line locator transmitter and expose it. A missing or damaged cleanout is itself a finding worth noting in the report.
We feed a RIDGID or Spartan Tool push rod camera through the lateral, all the way to the city main when the pipe allows. The camera records continuously. We note the distance of every defect in feet from the cleanout so repairs can be pinpointed later without guesswork.
After the run, we walk you or your agent through what we saw on the monitor. You will hear plain language: this section is root-infested, this joint is offset, this section is clear. If the line needs hydro jetting or repair, we explain the options and the cost range on the spot.
You receive a digital video file and a written summary within 24 hours, often the same day. The report includes pipe material, defect locations, and a serviceability opinion. Your agent can attach it directly to the inspection response or repair request. No waiting, no vague language.
STEP 01Book the Scope
Call us or have your agent book the appointment. We ask for the property address, the closing timeline, and whether there is an accessible exterior cleanout. Most jobs are scheduled within one to two business days, and same-day slots open up regularly. You get a confirmation window, not a four-hour maybe.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
RIDGID Push Rod Camera
The primary tool for scoping laterals. It records high-resolution video and measures distance, so we can pinpoint defects in feet from the cleanout.
Spartan Tool Camera System
A backup camera system for larger-diameter lines or when a different camera head is needed. It handles main lines and commercial laterals with the same recording quality.
Sewer Line Locator Transmitter
We use it to trace the lateral's path and depth, and to find buried cleanouts. It tells us exactly where the pipe runs so any future repair digs in the right spot.
Hydro Jetter
When grease or roots obscure the camera view, we jet the line first. High-pressure water scours the pipe walls so the camera can see the actual condition.
Drain Snake Auger
For soft blockages and light root masses, a drain snake auger clears the line quickly. It is often the first step before a camera run on a heavily clogged lateral.
General Pipe Cleaners Root Saw
A specialized cutting head that slices roots inside the pipe. We use it when roots are thick enough that a jetter alone will not clear them.
Real results
Before and after.
Real Estate Sewer Inspection
Root-Choked Clay Lateral in Historic Marietta
A buyer was under contract on a 1930s bungalow near Marietta Square. The home inspection was clean, but the sewer scope showed roots at three joints and a 40% blockage at 62 feet. The seller had no idea. The line was original clay tile.
After: We hydro jetted the line and re-scoped it. The roots were cleared, and the pipe walls were intact with no cracks. The buyer negotiated a $1,200 credit for future maintenance and closed on time. The report included before-and-after footage.
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Collapsed Cast Iron Under a Driveway
A seller in East Marietta listed a 1965 ranch with cast iron laterals. A pre-listing inspection found a collapsed section 18 feet from the cleanout, directly under the concrete driveway. The line was completely blocked and had been backing up into the laundry room.
After: We replaced 22 feet of cast iron with PVC using a trenchless pipe bursting method. The driveway stayed intact. The repair was completed in one day, and we re-scoped to verify flow. The seller included the report and warranty in the listing.
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Orangeburg Lateral in Franklin Road Area
A buyer was days from closing on a 1958 home near Franklin Road. The sewer scope revealed Orangeburg pipe from the cleanout to the main. The pipe was ovalized and sagging, with a partial blockage. The seller had disclosed nothing.
After: We provided a written report with video and a quote to replace the entire lateral with PVC. The buyer used the quote to negotiate $7,500 off the purchase price. The seller agreed, and the buyer scheduled the replacement for after closing with us.
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Sewer Problems We Find Before You Buy
A real estate sewer inspection is about finding problems while you still have options. These are the issues we uncover most often in Marietta laterals, and what they mean for your transaction.
Ask a pro →Tree root intrusion at pipe joints
We cut the roots with a root saw or hydro jetter, then re-scope to check for damage. If the pipe is still sound, you have a clean line and a documented report. If roots have already split the pipe, we quote the repair so you can negotiate.
Collapsed or crushed sewer line
We locate the collapse with a sewer line locator transmitter and excavate or use trenchless methods to replace the failed section. The repair is documented and re-scoped so the buyer and seller both have proof it was fixed correctly.
Orangeburg pipe deterioration
If the inspection finds Orangeburg, we explain the condition and provide a replacement quote. We replace it with PVC sewer pipe and pull the proper permit. Buyers use the quote to negotiate; sellers use it to fix the problem and close.
Sagging or bellied pipe
The camera shows the belly and its location. We either re-support the pipe or replace the sagging section, depending on depth and cause. The fix is permanent, and we re-scope afterward to confirm the line drains correctly.
Transparent pricing
Real Estate Sewer Inspection Cost in Marietta
$175 - $350 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing for a real estate sewer inspection in Marietta ranges from $175 to $350. The low end covers a straightforward scope on an accessible PVC lateral. The high end applies to longer lines, buried cleanouts, or heavy root intrusion that requires hydro jetting before the camera can see. We quote the price before we start, so there are no surprises. For a sewer inspection for home buyers Marietta GA, this is the most cost-effective way to avoid a five-figure repair after closing.
A sewer scope costs a fraction of a lateral replacement. For $175 to $350, you get the information to negotiate thousands off the price or walk away from a bad pipe. It is the cheapest insurance in real estate.
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Longer laterals take more time to scope and record. Deeper lines may require more camera rod and careful handling. A 100-foot line costs more to inspect than a 40-foot line, but the report is just as detailed.
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If the cleanout is easy to reach, the inspection is faster. If it is buried, broken, or missing, we have to locate and expose it first. That adds time and sometimes requires a small excavation.
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A heavily root-infested or grease-filled line needs hydro jetting before the camera can see the pipe walls. Jetting is an add-on, usually $150 to $300, but it is often necessary for an accurate report.
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PVC and ABS are straightforward. Clay tile and cast iron may have offset joints or corrosion that require slower, more careful camera work. Orangeburg often requires a second look to confirm the extent of deformation.
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Licensed, Certified, and Proven
- Georgia Plumbing Contractor License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Georgia Master Plumber License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- NASSCO PACP Pipeline Assessment Certification · NASSCO
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
Most real estate sewer inspections in Marietta run $175 to $350 in 2026, depending on line length, cleanout accessibility, and whether the pipe needs hydro jetting for a clear view. If the cleanout is buried or the line is heavily root-infested, expect the higher end. The report and video are included in that price. Compare that to a $6,000 lateral replacement and the math is obvious.
Yes, especially on homes built before 1980. A standard home inspection does not scope the sewer lateral, so a cracked clay pipe or root-choked cast iron line can go completely unnoticed until you move in and the first backup happens. A pre-purchase sewer inspection in Marietta Georgia is the only way to know what you are buying underground. Most buyers treat it as non-negotiable.
A pre-purchase sewer inspection includes a full camera run from the cleanout to the city main, a recording of the entire line, identification of pipe material, and a written report noting every defect with its distance in feet. We flag root intrusion, collapsed sewer line sections, sagging or bellied pipe, offset joints, and blockages. You get the video file and summary within 24 hours.
It can, but that is the point. If the lateral is collapsed or the repair cost is $12,000, you want to know before closing, not after. In most cases the inspection does not kill the deal; it reshapes it. Buyers ask sellers to cover the repair, split the cost, or reduce the price. Occasionally the seller fixes it before closing. Either way, you are negotiating with facts instead of hoping.
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