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Have You Thought About Your Sewer Line Lately?

Posted at Denver Real Estate Blogspot by Judith Clausen

Jan. 6, 2009

Categorized in: Buying a home...

Tagged with: inspections, sewer line

If you're thinking about buying in an older neighborhood you may want to know that a sewer line inspection should be part of your high priority inspection items. It won't cost much--compared to what it could cost to repair a broken or damaged sewer line. Count on about $200. An article in the January 6, 2009, Denver Post describes the cost of a surprise visit from the city's inspector, Wastewater Management, which can run into thousands.

If you need a referral to a trustworthy sewer line inspection company, let me know. Could be an inspection will reveal a clean pipe, you never know. But wouldn't you rather know about a sewer line break before you negotiate inspection repairs with the seller rather than after? You know, a penny saved...

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1. RE: Have You Thought About Your Sewer Line Lately?

Written by: Sue Stillton

Jan. 7, 2009

When I bought my house I was worried about not being able to afford everything, but I bought my home through a company called Taylor Morrison and they offered great warrantees on their appliances and their financial team has been very helpful when answering my questions. If readers interested, they’re have a contest for a dream vacation at http://dreambig.taylormorrison.com/?utm_source=bc

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2. RE: Have You Thought About Your Sewer Line Lately?

Written by: Allyson Zacharko

Jan. 10, 2009

My best friend bought an older home near DU. They did not get their sewer checked. Their downstairs shower had a sewage back up not long after they moved in. They called a 24hr plumber who came and did a scope of the pipe. The taped showed their sewer to be completely blocked and the quote to fix it was $10,000 plus. Luckily, they got a second opinion and came to find out that the first plumber was running a scam using footage from a different sewer. My friends pipes did have to be scraped but not replaced.

Take home message to buyers--your agent works with contractors all the time and can steer you in the direction of reputable businesses. Also, don't be afraid to call your agent after you have bought your home. We love hearing from our past clients.

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