WDI-Wood Destrying Insects
Termites – Eastern subterranean termites are commonly found in the Northeast. They live in underground colonies and feed on wood.
Carpenter Ants – Carpenter ants build their nests in damp or decaying wood, often damaged by mold.
Carpenter Bees – Carpenter bees don’t eat wood, but they can cause damage by drilling holes to creating tunnels inside wooden structures.
Woodboring Beetles – Woodboring beetles lay their eggs within cracks and holes found in wood. Their larvae gradually eat their way out over a span of several years.
During the inspection, the high-definition camera is inserted into the sewer line through an access point, like a cleanout. As it moves through the pipes, it captures real-time footage, allowing professionals to identify issues such as tree root intrusions, misaligned pipes, or corrosion. This detailed inspection enables professionals to recommend the best solution, whether it’s a routine cleaning, a targeted repair, or full pipe replacement. Plumbing scope inspections are invaluable for detecting plumbing problems early, helping to avoid costly repairs and major plumbing disasters down the road.
Whether you are performing routine maintenance, buying a new home, or dealing with recurring plumbing issues, a sewer scope inspection can save you from unexpected expenses. For homebuyers, it ensures the sewer system is in good condition, preventing surprises after purchase. For homeowners, it is a proactive way to catch small issues before they turn into costly repairs.
Sewer Scope
The home-buying market depends on professional Home Inspectors to provide detailed inspections for property sales. While visual inspections are thorough, there is only so much the human eye can see and detect. To determine if a home is experiencing plumbing or HVAC system leaks, the best Home Inspectors complete thermal imaging for home inspection.
One of the first items taught during Home Inspection training, regardless of the State, is learning how a building is constructed. This is known as building envelope science, or how the different layers of a building work harmoniously together to form a solid structure.
A Home Inspector’s strong understanding of these principles can integrate different inspection tools and techniques to serve their clients better