How homeowners can prevent themselves from sewer line surprises when selling a house

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DENVER – There are miles of old sewer pipes on the subway that can cause problems if you’re ready to sell your home. Kilometers of pipes can be adversely affected by tree roots and erosion over time.

A local woman named Ashley told problem solvers that problems with her sewer system created confusion when she brought her home to market.

“We actually lost the buyer for the house,” she said.

She says she had an inspection carried out two years ago, but it did not reveal the full length of the line. When she tried to sell the house, a new inspection showed that there were unexpected problems.

The FOX31 problem solver asked plumbing professional Jeff Watson of A Better Plumber how homeowners can protect themselves from the surprises that can ruin a home sale. He warns that it is extremely important to “be proactive in dealing with things that can cause a lot of property damage”.

According to Watson, the first step is to find a licensed plumber to do your inspection and be aware that nine out of ten inspection companies don’t have an active plumbing license.

Watson adds that homeowners should monitor or record the sewage camera video for another expert opinion.

“You’re responsible for that line from your home to the city connection, which is usually on Denver Alley,” Watson said.

Watson advises homeowners to oversee the inspection.

“Any reputable company will start inside and then work all the way to the main town center so you can see it’s covered from start to finish,” said Watson, adding, “They’ll be looking at a little pipe for about 120 Then Falls the camera into a larger pipe in which you can see a lot of running water. “

An inspection can cost less than $ 200.

The problem solvers also asked real estate expert Luca Baud how homeowners can protect their investment.

He warns that those selling real estate should consult their representative before choosing an inspector.

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