A standard home inspection doesn’t include your sewer line. For Arlington homes built before 1990, that’s a serious blind spot. We camera the drain line so you know exactly what you’re buying.
Arlington has a large inventory of homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. During that era, cast iron was the standard material for residential sewer lines. Cast iron holds up well for 30 to 40 years — but beyond that, it corrodes from the inside out, developing cracks, scaling buildup that narrows the pipe, and sections vulnerable to root intrusion from the mature trees common in older Arlington neighborhoods.
The problem is invisible from the street, invisible during a standard walkthrough, and invisible to a home inspector who isn’t scoping the line. By the time a sewer failure is obvious — slow drains, sewage backup, soggy yard — the pipe has already failed and repair costs have climbed into the thousands.
Cost to repair vs. cost to scope: A sewer line replacement in Arlington TX typically runs $4,000 to $15,000 depending on depth, length, and access. A sewer scope inspection costs a fraction of that — and gives you leverage at the negotiating table before you close.
Our camera travels the full length of your drain line from the cleanout to the municipal connection, documenting conditions in real time.
Interior scaling, pitting, and rust that narrows the pipe diameter over time, leading to chronic slow drains and eventual blockage.
Tree and shrub roots seeking moisture find their way into pipe joints and cracks. Roots compound quickly once they breach the line.
Sections of pipe that have settled below the slope needed for proper drainage. Waste collects in the low point, creating recurring blockages.
Structural breaks in the pipe wall — often caused by ground movement, which is especially common in Arlington given North Texas clay soil expansion.
Pipe sections that have shifted out of alignment at the joint — commonly caused by settlement and soil movement over decades.
Sometimes the best outcome is a clean report — confirmation that the sewer line is in good condition gives you confidence and removes a negotiating uncertainty.
Don’t close on an Arlington home without knowing what’s underground. Schedule today.
