Sewer Scope Challenges: What Home Inspectors Can and Cannot Do

Send us Fan Mail Sewer scope inspections can be thwarted by inaccessible clean-outs, requiring plumbers rather than home inspectors to create proper access points. We explore why clean-outs are essential, what prevents inspectors from completing scopes, and who's responsible for ensuring access before home purchases. • Every home should have at least one clean-out, with additional access points every 100 feet for longer sewer lines • Clean-outs can become inaccessible when caps fuse to pipes over time, are hidden behind walls, or were never installed • Home inspectors in Ohio cannot legally pull toilets, cut pipes, or create new access points as these require plumbing licenses • Sellers should hire plumbers to create proper access before closing if scopes cannot be completed • Flippers claiming "the sewer works fine" based on minimal worker usage doesn't reflect a family's daily water demands • State licensing prohibits inspectors from soliciting repair work on properties they've inspected Remember to always get a sewer scope before purchasing a home to avoid expensive surprises after closing. Support the show To learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) NBC4 news segments: The importance of home inspections, and what to look for | NBC4 WCMH-TV Advice from experts: Don’t skip the home inspection | NBC4 WCMH-TV OSU student’s mysterious symptoms end up tied to apartment’s air quality | NBC4 WCMH-TV How to save money by winterizing your home | NBC4 WCMH-TV Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Scheduled classes Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Course listings...