I perform sewer scope inspections and saw something I don’t recognize. I need some help identifying something new in a sewer scope inspection. Is there someplace/someone who can review the videos and offer an opinion? Thanks.
The item appears to be grass roots, however, I normally see roots at a pipe joint, not in the middle of the pipe. The roots can be seen at 22 ft into the pipe.
The video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/6IgiNJPzEt0
I’ve only done a few scopes myself but have watched thousands over the years. Yeah, that looks like roots. They usually come in at a joint but can break through the pipe or come in through a crack.
I’m not sure what the training these days says but all the techs I worked with over the years would push out with water running, turn off the water and let it drain for a few minutes, then pull back. Water running makes it WAY easier to get the camera out and helps check for grading and flow. Coming back with it off you can check for pooling.
Hey Matt, Thanks for the tip. I never thought of pushing with water and scoping on the trip back. I have had times where I’d have to run some water to get the camera the rest of the way. I’ll have to give it a try.
Yeah, it looks like roots, I’ve just never encountered them mid-pipe.
For one I would suggest a self leveling camera head. It will really help with orientation of things The only thing I saw was small roots from the top of the pipe. Everything else looked great
Very strange for sure. I have no idea what it is. I would call it out as unknown debris viewed at the 22’ point from the entrance.
These are the roots I found during todays scope.
Hey William, I’ve been considering a self-levelling head. I’m thinking I’ll trade in my old unit in the next couple of months. I should have went self-levelling at the start.
Good Night!! Was that a sewer pipe? It looks like a section of pipe in a rural culvert.
It was a hot mess for sure.
Anthony, you need good training. There are so many things wrong with your video, I won’t even try to get into it. Sign up for James Krumm’s InterNACHI class as soon as you can. In Colorado, the number one complaint about home inspectors, is about sewer scopes. HIs doing scopes rarely get the training needed for it and never do enough to learn it at the school of hard knocks.
Getting good training is mandatory for your clients, not to mention your own CYA. It isn’t rocket science, but it isn’t just shoving a camera down a pipe.
Absolutely Lon, Anthony you would benefit immensely from James Krumm’s training, even if you took his online coarse, it would be money well spent looking at that YouTube video.
Hey Lon, Don’t hesitate to let me know what was wrong. I’m sure others will see the post and wonder. I’m more than happy to be a case study if it helps someone else.
I looked for James Krumm’s InterNACHI class but didn’t see it anywhere. Would you happen to have a link? I did find an 11 minute YouTube video of his which wasn’t too informational. It basically reinforced what I’ve heard so far. I’d most definitely want to see what else he has to offer. Thanks.
This is a Nachi Intro video, but should at least give you some direction to your needs…
Outstanding; Thanks a Bunch!!
Sewer Scope Certification | Inspector Mentoring
Here’s a link to Krumm’s course.
I started to point out what your video showed, but remembered my own experience with an IR image I posted many years ago. An inspector in New Jersey, told me to put my Flir down and don’t pick it up again until I got some training. While she was a little rude, she got my attention. I got training and now know what she saw wrong about the photo I posted. I think it will be the same experience for you and I hope I wasn’t as rude as she was.
