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For real-estate buyers & home inspectors

Sewer scope inspection before you close - NASSCO-certified, PACP-coded, same-day.

A general home inspector will not enter the sewer lateral, but the lateral is one of the biggest hidden costs a buyer can inherit. Cavayoo Services sends a NASSCO-certified camera crew, records the entire run, and delivers a PACP-coded report the same day - in time for the option period.

  • ✓Same-day scopes across Austin & 100-mile radius
  • ✓Full HD video + PACP-coded defect log
  • ✓Written report agents & lenders accept
  • ✓Partner pricing for home inspection firms
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Why a sewer scope belongs in every option period

The lateral is the highest-dollar defect your home inspector can't see

Repairs run $8k-$25k+

Full lateral replacement in Central Texas commonly ranges from $8,000 to $25,000+. Catching root intrusion, a belly, or Orangeburg failure before closing is the difference between a $350 scope and a five-figure surprise.

Home inspections stop at the cleanout

InterNACHI and TREC standards do not require an inspector to enter the sewer lateral. A camera scope is a separate, defensible service that fills that exact gap.

Sellers negotiate on evidence

A PACP-coded report with footage marks and stills lets buyers ask for a repair credit at closing instead of a hopeful concession. Sellers and their agents respond to documented defects.

Older Austin homes fail quietly

Hyde Park, Tarrytown, Travis Heights, East Austin, and inner-loop Georgetown are full of clay, cast iron, and Orangeburg laterals. Symptoms often don't appear until the buyer moves in.

Lenders and insurers ask

Some lenders on older properties and most builder warranty programs now request documented lateral condition. A NASSCO PACP report is the accepted format.

Protects the home inspector

Partnering with a certified scope crew keeps a lateral failure from becoming an E&O claim against the general inspector. We report to your client with your brand attached when you want.

For home inspection firms

Add a NASSCO-certified sewer scope to every inspection you deliver

We work as the sewer-scope arm for Austin-area home inspection firms, real-estate teams, and property management companies. You stay focused on the general inspection - we roll a camera truck, deliver a PACP-coded report to your client, and co-brand it with your logo when you want.

  • ✓Priority same-day dispatch during the option period
  • ✓Flat per-scope partner rate - no surprises for your client
  • ✓Co-branded PDF reports (your logo, your client's file)
  • ✓Direct scheduling link for your admin team
  • ✓One point of contact - a real dispatcher, not a call center
Become a scope partnerTalk to dispatch

How the partner workflow runs

  1. 1.Your admin sends the address and access notes (lockbox, gate, cleanout location).
  2. 2.We dispatch a NASSCO-certified crew - same day when the option period demands it.
  3. 3.Crew locates the cleanout, jets if required, and pushes the CCTV crawler through the full lateral.
  4. 4.You (and the buyer, if requested) get the video, still images, PACP-coded defect log, and plain-English summary the same day.
  5. 5.We stand behind the report if the seller pushes back - your client hears from a certified operator, not a middleman.

What the buyer receives

Every scope report includes

  • ✓Full HD video of the entire sewer lateral - cleanout to city main or septic
  • ✓Still images of every observed defect with footage marks
  • ✓NASSCO PACP-coded defect log referencing the video timeline
  • ✓Plain-English summary buyers can hand to agents, lenders, or the seller
  • ✓Repair-priority ranking (immediate, near-term, monitor) for negotiation
  • ✓Optional co-branded PDF for home inspection firm partners
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Grab the Sewer Scope Inspection Checklist for Buyers

A 3-page PDF field guide with the same PACP-coded checklist our NASSCO-certified crew uses on Austin-area pre-purchase inspections. Enter your email and it downloads immediately.

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Free download: Sewer Scope Inspection Checklist for Buyers

The exact 3-page PACP-coded checklist our NASSCO-certified crew uses on Austin-area pre-purchase inspections - what to ask, what to look for, and how to negotiate after a bad report.

  • 6-point pre-booking checklist (NASSCO cert, PACP report, camera type)
  • 9 CCTV defects to watch for on-screen with the inspector
  • 6 questions to ask before you leave the property
  • 6 negotiation moves after a bad report (credit, holdback, walk-away)
  • Red flags that make a scope non-negotiable

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Buyers, agents, and home inspection firms: drop the property address, option-period deadline, and any access notes. Same-day dispatch is available across the Austin metro and the 100-mile service area.

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Sewer scope FAQ

Common questions from buyers and inspectors

What is a sewer scope inspection for a real-estate purchase?

A sewer scope is a camera inspection of the private sewer lateral running from a home to the city main or septic tank. Cavayoo Services pushes a self-leveling CCTV crawler down the line and records the entire run, so buyers see the true condition of a hidden asset that can cost $8k-$25k+ to replace.

Why should home inspectors add a sewer scope to every inspection?

General home inspectors are not required to enter the sewer lateral, yet the lateral is one of the highest-dollar failure points in a home. Partnering with a NASSCO-certified camera crew lets you deliver a defensible, PACP-coded scope report alongside your inspection - protecting the buyer and your E&O exposure.

How fast can you turn around a scope for a closing?

Same-day scopes are routine across Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos and New Braunfels. In most cases we can schedule within 24-48 hours and deliver the video plus PACP-coded report the same day. Rush and same-day dispatch are available - just tell us the option period deadline.

What does the buyer receive after the inspection?

Every scope ships with the full HD video, still images of every defect, a NASSCO PACP-coded defect log referencing footage marks, and a plain-English summary the buyer can hand to their agent, lender, or the seller for repair negotiations.

Do you offer partner pricing for home inspection companies?

Yes. Home inspection firms, real-estate teams, and property managers scoping multiple homes per month get bundled per-scope pricing, priority dispatch, and co-branded report options. Ask for the partner rate when you send scope.

What kinds of defects does a scope catch?

Root intrusion, offset joints, bellies (low spots), cracks and fractures, collapsed sections, cast-iron scale, Orangeburg deterioration, unpermitted taps, disconnected cleanouts, and improper transitions between pipe materials. Each defect is called out with footage marks and PACP codes so repair bids are apples-to-apples.

Which properties benefit most from a scope?

Any home older than roughly 25 years, any home with mature trees over the lateral, any home on cast iron, clay, or Orangeburg, and any home where the option period leaves time to negotiate. In older Austin neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Tarrytown, Travis Heights, and East Austin we recommend scoping every single transaction.

How much does a real-estate sewer scope cost?

Standard residential sewer scopes are priced flat per property and quoted up front - no vague hourly rates. Call (737) 618-0219 or request a quote and we'll return a firm number, usually the same business day.

Don't close on a sewer you haven't seen.

NASSCO-certified sewer scopes across Austin and the 100-mile service radius - same-day when the option period demands it.

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