An occupied rental needs an inspection plan that works for the buyer, the owner and the people living there. Before you book a sewer inspection, settle who is arranging access, what services are requested and who should receive the report. That preparation makes the visit easier to coordinate and the results easier to use.
Put one person in charge of access
Ask the owner or property manager to handle arrangements with the occupants and confirm the appointment window. Your agent can coordinate the transaction, but everyone should know who will provide entry and answer access questions on inspection day.
Do not assume that a showing arrangement also covers a separate inspection. Have the responsible party confirm permission for the visit and handle any required notices. Share only the access information needed for the appointment, rather than forwarding unrelated tenant records.
Collect the history without deciding the diagnosis
Ask the owner or manager for a short, factual description of reported problems: where they occurred, when they happened, and what work was done. Useful records may include previous inspection reports, narrated videos, cleaning invoices or repair descriptions.
A tenant’s observation is helpful background. It is not a substitute for inspection findings. For example, a report that a drain has been slow tells us what someone noticed; it does not establish which section of piping needs attention.
Confirm the requested inspection scope
The Sewer Inspection Company provides residential and commercial sewer inspections throughout DFW, with pricing starting at $239 and up. Investors can also request the optional $100 plumbing inspection add-on, which includes:
- Branch-line inspection.
- Pressure testing of the main lateral lines.
- A water-line pressure test.
- Observation of all visible lines.
Tell us about the property’s layout and any known access restrictions when booking. Ask what needs to be accessible for the services you select. Do not promise occupants a precise interruption or visit length without confirming the plan for that property.
Decide how the results will be reviewed
We prepare, upload and deliver the certified Master Plumber report and narrated high-definition inspection videos the same day as the inspection. Confirm the customer’s delivery details and who is authorized to receive or review the information.
For an investor, the useful next step is to separate documented findings from items that still need evaluation. Ask which areas were inspected, which could not be evaluated and what follow-up is recommended. A repair estimate can be requested when findings call for one; do not assign a repair budget from a short description alone.
A short message to send your property manager
We are arranging a sewer inspection for the property. Please confirm the access contact, approved appointment window, known sewer concerns and any restrictions that could affect the visit. We will confirm the selected testing scope before the appointment.
Read our DFW investment-property inspection checklist for the broader acquisition review, or schedule a sewer inspection and tell us the property is occupied.