One inspection that is commonly a part of real estate transactions is a sewer lateral inspection. If the sewer line is deemed defective, it can be a costly repair and can put strain on a transaction ...

If you’re a property owner, you know this ― sewer lateral inspections are a major pain in the butt. At least, they used to be. This December, the City of Santa Barbara partnered with a software ...

The sewer line that serves your home is one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind systems. What you should know about your sewer system and what most people take the time to learn probably don't line up.

If Neil Patel knew four years ago that he and his wife, Stephanie, would be faced with the enormous expense of installing a new sewer line lateral for their Glen Summit home, they wouldn’t have bought ...

Home inspections are essential and a crucial part of the homebuying process. While they do come at an additional cost, in the long run, they can prevent many unpleasant surprises and help you avoid ...

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