The main sewer line is one of the most expensive systems in a commercial building to repair, and it is buried where a standard walkthrough cannot see it. A sewer scope inspection from Commercial Inspection Carolina (CIC) puts a camera inside the line so you know its condition before you close or sign a lease.
How a commercial sewer scope works
We insert a flexible fiber-optic camera through the main line clean-out. It travels down the building’s exterior sewage piping while the inspector watches and records, so problems are documented exactly where they are.
What a sewer scope can find
- Blockages and buildup that slow or stop drainage
- Broken, cracked or collapsed pipe
- Tree roots growing into the line
- Leaks and other conditions that lead to costly repairs
Why it saves money
A damaged sewer line can mean excavation, downtime for tenants and a repair bill that changes the math on a deal. Finding it during due diligence gives you the facts to negotiate a repair, a credit or a lower price, or to walk away.
Add it to your commercial inspection
A sewer scope pairs with our commercial property inspection, so the building and its sewer line are covered in one visit. Other services:
- Commercial Sewer Scope Inspection
- Commercial Infrared Inspection
- Commercial Mold Testing
- Commercial Radon Testing
- Commercial Termite Inspection
Frequently asked questions
What does a commercial sewer scope inspection look at?
The building's exterior sewage piping, from the main line clean-out down the line, using a fiber-optic camera to find blockages, broken pipe, root intrusion and leaks.
Do I need a sewer scope if the drains work today?
Working drains do not rule out cracked pipe or roots in the line. A sewer scope shows the condition of the pipe itself, which is what decides whether a costly repair is coming.
Can I add a sewer scope to a commercial property inspection?
Yes. CIC can scope the sewer line during the same visit as your commercial property inspection.
Schedule a commercial sewer scope
Call 888-999-1450, email info@cicarolina.com or request a quote online. Reports are typically delivered within 24 hours, no later than 48.
