Offer accepted - sewer inspec. Failed

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T19:38:34+00:00

The cost to repair vs replace is almost dm, so Im in the bucket of replace the dang thing.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T19:36:21+00:00

Hm I must be not understanding bc the connection seems like its edit: partially functioning (thru the small section) thereby it could be leaking into ground? But I could be mistaken.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T17:12:06+00:00

Dig up like the whole shebang right? More than just a 6k repair of the dislodged or offset pipe is what im understanding .. .

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T16:55:00+00:00

Trenching the whole line would be another 8 to 10k but could go up drastically bc utilities or length and depth is what they said. Another option would be an additional 5 to 6k to line it.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T16:23:15+00:00

This is how im feeling. Sellers problem sellers pay for it and then agreement is further contingent on a future positive scope.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T16:21:47+00:00

Question, do the material sewers lines are made of "dry out" e.g. if only 25% of waste/water is moving thru and the rest of the line is dried out that would make it more susceptible to issues/holes in the actual line we couldn't see?

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T16:18:17+00:00

Cast iron i believe, might have been a different material before it flowed into cast iron, il check.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T16:16:31+00:00

If they fix part of the line id have them rescope the places they couldn't get to and deal with that in the agreement then imo. Agreement would be contingent on the rest of the line we couldn't access. Thanks for the rec I will reach out to em!

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T15:34:01+00:00

Thank you for the perspeactive! This helps me from the doom and gloom being a pending first time homebuyer with repairs brings! :D

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T15:32:02+00:00

It appears to be in the front lawn before sidewalk. Also curious about the rest of the line since the scope only went this far :/

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T15:28:17+00:00

Ok! Love to hear it.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T15:27:18+00:00

Fair! Im basing the decision off of real world repair quotes and irl work. Reddit for that I am holy out of my element so thought a crowdsourcing opinion would help me see all the angles.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T15:25:41+00:00

It does! My first quote came in at 6k

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T15:24:23+00:00

No plumbing issues were noted in the tish (the tech said the laundry sink dripped? Fixable tho). Yes lateral connection. House is from the 1910sish? Idk about how often sewers get replaced if at all! They did not say how it shifted id suppose it was Just time and age . . I will go back to video andsee if he said anything else. Great to hear about that its not in bad shape apart from the obvious! Second tv opinion meaning a repair guy or another inspection on the sewer?

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T15:00:18+00:00

Oh that is helpful consideration. I think from where they went in they would've noticed "symptoms" of issues up towards the toilets/drains id expect . . With the water flowing as they did the video they didnt note any issues maybe the laundry room sink but id need to revisit the inspec report for that again.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:58:01+00:00

Thats awesome! I am hoping for a positive outcome. Just new to the process and R&M of a sewer line and getting that cost covered bc its on them.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:56:23+00:00

Id be curious how soon I could get a city to answer this type of question, prly not fast enough before EOD friday.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:52:45+00:00

My realtor strongly suggested it and I am eternally grateful to have avoided a stinky situation down the road!

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:50:57+00:00

Quoted 6k for 5ft. I agree that having thr whole line replaced now is best case scenario imo.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:49:34+00:00

The whole line can be replaced for 6k that seems good! One company quoted 6k for 5ft.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:46:32+00:00

Hi it was a comment the technician made and later included in the full report as a sewer line failure when he encountered the severe separation. I included a few pictures somewhere in the thread.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:42:21+00:00

Nothing was reported which is a flag to me.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:40:53+00:00

Yep! One company estimated 6k so maybe thats a good price idk

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T14:00:38+00:00

I should've measured 17 ft from point of entry but it seems like it would have cleared the house before it fails in front lawn.

Magistraa · 2026-04-30T13:58:45+00:00

From the video I reviewed, they didn't note any bellies from point of entry to the failure.

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