Buying a house in Libby or Troy? Get the sewer line scoped first
Most home inspections don't look inside the sewer line. In Libby, once you own the house, you own that line all the way to the street. A camera check before you close shows what you're buying.
Backing up right now? I answer 24/7 in Libby, Troy and about 60 miles around.
406-291-6808Need it cleared? That's what my sewer camera inspection in Libby and Troy is for.
Why it matters here
The City of Libby says the homeowner owns the sewer line from the city main in the street to the house. Fixing it after you buy is on you. See the City of Libby wastewater page.
What I look for
- Roots at the joints
- Cracks or broken pipe
- Sags where water sits
- Heavy buildup that means trouble soon
How it works
Call me with the address and when you can get in. I run the camera, show you the footage, and tell you what I see in plain words. Then you know before you sign.
On septic?
Out in the county, a lot of homes are on septic. I check the line from the house to the tank. For the tank itself, Lincoln County Environmental Health handles septic permits and the Montana DEQ lists licensed pumpers.
Common questions
How long does it take?
About 30 minutes.
Can the seller be there?
Sure. Anyone who wants to see the footage can watch.
Read next
- Who owns the sewer line in Libby? You do, all the way to the street
- Sewer camera inspection: what you see and when it's worth it
Chris Desorcy owns Kootenai Drains in Libby, Montana. He's cleared drains and sewer lines around Libby and Troy for about 6 years with a professional hydro jetter and a sewer camera. He's a drain cleaner, not a plumber, and he answers his own phone. More about Chris