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Alvin L (IL)
Hello,
I am in the process of selling an older home and a potential buyer paid a home inspector to do a sewer lateral inspection (we have never had any issues with clogs, backed up toilets, etc.). The inspector (not a licensed plumber) took a few blurry pictures and said that there are roots and damage to the clay pipe right where the lateral meets the city line. The inspector put in the report "repair of the damaged connection as needed by a reputable plumbing contractor". The seller thinks this means that the entire sewer lateral needs replaced. I had the local water department run their camera down the city line to where my line connects. There is a root along the side of the pipe, but we did not see any damage to the pipe itself (there may be a crack, chip, etc. but the line itself is probably 95% open). I offered to have the line treated with Root X but the buyer(25 years old, never owned a home) says at a minimum the connection to the city main needs replaced.
1. Based on the information I have is a simple treatment with Root X the best and most cost effective solution?
2. If the connection needs replaced how would the cost compare to replacing the entire sewer lateral?
Thanks in advance!
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hj (AZ)
That connection is usually in the street or alley, which, in most cases, is a "utilities contractor's" job, not a plumber, and can be quite expensive since it does not appear that your city maintains that connection.
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