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Sewer Lines in Older Homes



If you are buying or even selling an older house you can disclose the condition of the existing sewer line.
The sewer line is the responsibility of the homeowner from the home all the way out to the street where it taps into the city's line.  Replacing a sewer line can cost the homeowner anywhere from $4000 to 8000 on an average line.  If the street needs to be ripped up to replace the line, then the homeowner will have to pay for the street to be repaired also.  During a real estate transaction, if a Buyer finds a problem with the sewer line after they move in, it becomes extremely difficult to place the onus back on the Seller.  Many times, the Seller honestly did not know the sewer line had problems.  That is why it can be so important for the Buyer to have the sewer line scoped on any home 20 years or older. 
For $185-$350, you can hire a licensed Plumber to run a camera through the line.  The cameras cost over $10,000 and good ones can record the entire process on videotape.  This is the best way to know the true condition of that line ... more

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