Before buying a DFW home, review the sewer inspection report and narrated video together. Start with what was inspected, any limits on the inspection, and the recommended next steps. If a concern is unclear, ask the inspector to point to the relevant footage and explain the recommendation before you rely on it.
This guide helps buyers and their agents organize that review. If you are still deciding what to book, begin with our DFW sewer inspection buyer guide.
Start with the inspection scope
Check that the report identifies the correct property and inspection date. Then look for the access point, the sections examined, and any areas that could not be evaluated. Ask for clarification if the report does not make those boundaries clear.
“No concern observed in the inspected section” and “the entire property was inspected” are different statements. Avoid filling in gaps with assumptions. If more work is recommended, find out what question that work is intended to answer.
Match each finding to the narrated video
The Sewer Inspection Company provides a certified Master Plumber sewer inspection report on every job, with links to high-definition video narrated by Steven Shipler, a Texas licensed Master Plumber.
Use the narration to follow the inspection. When you have a question, send the relevant video time and the wording from the report. That gives us a specific observation to discuss rather than leaving you to interpret an unfamiliar image on your own.
- What does the report say was observed?
- Where does that observation appear in the footage?
- What part of the line does it concern?
- What follow-up is recommended, and why?
Separate the observation from the recommendation
An observation describes what the inspection documented. A recommendation explains what should happen next. A repair estimate describes proposed work and its price. Keep those items distinct when discussing the property.
For example, if the report recommends further evaluation, ask what remains uncertain and how the additional work would resolve it. If it recommends a repair, ask what evidence supports that scope. Do not assume that every comment in a report means the entire sewer system needs replacement.
Questions to ask about a repair estimate
We can provide repair estimates when appropriate. Before comparing estimates, make sure they address the same concern and describe comparable work.
- Which finding does the proposed repair address?
- What work is included, and what is excluded?
- What access would be needed?
- Are there unresolved conditions that could change the scope?
- How would the completed work be checked?
Request clarification in writing when it affects your understanding of the proposal. The cost of the inspection and the cost of any proposed repair are separate.
Give your agent a clear follow-up list
A short list is easier to use than a forwarded video link with no explanation. Summarize the reported concern, the inspector’s recommendation, the estimate if one is available, and any unanswered question. Let the report supply the evidence rather than adding conclusions that it does not support.
Discuss transaction decisions and deadlines with your agent and appropriate advisers. A sewer inspection does not guarantee a price reduction, seller-paid repair, or any particular purchase outcome.
Keep customer report links within the intended team
Confirm who should receive the report and narrated video. Share them with the people authorized to help review the inspection, and avoid putting customer property details or video links into public posts.
If you need a clarification for the buyer, seller, or another contractor, tell us which finding needs explanation. That helps keep the discussion tied to the actual inspection.
Before the appointment: arrange time to review
Your report and videos are delivered the same day as the inspection. Share any specific transaction deadline when booking. Allow time to read the findings, watch the footage, and ask questions. Agents arranging access can use our inspection scheduling checklist.
Book a DFW sewer inspection with a written report
Sewer inspections start at $239 and up. The $100 add-on includes branch-line inspection, pressure testing of the main lateral lines, a water-line pressure test, and observation of all visible lines. Tell us about access restrictions and confirm the total quote when booking.
Your written report and narrated inspection videos are prepared, uploaded, and delivered the same day as your inspection.
We serve DFW, including Dallas, North Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Garland, Allen, Frisco, and Collin County. Schedule a sewer inspection, call 972-333-5448, or text us to discuss the property.