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Tag: Sewer Lines

Local Spotlight / Service Areas
Wesley Upchurch

Memphis Midtown & Historic Germantown: The Cast-Iron Clock

The Short Answer (Here’s the Reality) If a home in Midtown Memphis or Historic Germantown still has its original cast-iron sewer line, it’s not a question of if it will fail — it’s a question of when.In many cases, that pipe is already past its expected lifespan. You just don’t

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Issues and Concerns
Wesley Upchurch

What a Sewer Scope Inspection Can Reveal

A home’s sewer line is one of its most critical—and least visible—components. Unlike roofs, HVAC systems, or plumbing fixtures, sewer lines are buried underground and cannot be evaluated through a standard visual inspection. A sewer scope inspection provides a direct look inside the line, revealing conditions that would otherwise remain

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Plumbing
Wesley Upchurch

Common Sewer Line Defects Found During Inspections

Sewer lines tend to fail quietly. Unlike interior plumbing leaks that show up as stains or drips, underground sewer defects often develop out of sight and remain unnoticed until a blockage or backup occurs. Sewer scope inspections provide a direct view inside the line, allowing inspectors to identify common defect

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Home Inspection Information
Wesley Upchurch

Sewer Scope Inspections: What They Reveal About Your Pipes

When most people think about home inspections, they picture roofs, foundations, or electrical panels. What they don’t usually think about is what’s happening underground — but they should. A sewer scope inspection is one of the most valuable add-ons a homebuyer can request, especially in areas like Memphis, Bartlett, and

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