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 ...

A worker uses a pump to unclog a blocked sewer line. Photo courtesy Getty Images. When shopping for a house, many homebuyers overlook the sewer lateral that runs below the ground of a property. This ...

Starting this year, I'm going to begin recommending two new inspection services in addition to standard home inspections: sewer scans and level 2 chimney inspections. I've always been quick to ...

This week's question comes from a real estate agent: "Are sewer inspections intrusive? Does the seller need to give special permission if you're going to do a sewer inspection at the same time as the ...

CHELSEA, Mass., July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What’s the most effective way to identify problems in your sewer line without digging up your yard? In an expert interview featured on HelloNation, ...