We are closing on a big 1953 rancher tomorrow, and as part of our inspection process we hired a plumbing company to do a scope of the sewer line (putting a camera down to see the condition of the line, if there are any tree roots, etc in there). My wife is a Realtor so she's seen a few instances of people having major issues with their sewer lines after buying a house, and wanted to be sure we avoided it.
The guy scoping found that it was the original Orangeburg sewer line, and that it was UNRAVELING. The typical lifespan of these lines is about 50 years. This one had been there for 64. This material was very commonly used from 1940-1970s.
The sellers agreed to have it replaced, at their expense prior to closing. The total bill for the replacement was $18,015.
Had we not opted for the sewer scope, we would have been on the hook for that bill.
Hoping I can save a couple redditors some money and headaches down the road with this tip.
Obviously this is probably not necessary if you are buying a new, or nearly new home.
Submitted August 24, 2017 at 02:28PM by cdougyfresh http://ift.tt/2w2csXs
