Blogs from Home Inspection Associates, LLC

Drain inspection, sewer scope, underground pipe inspection, pipe scoping — the terms overlap, but the process matters. Here's what a certified sewer camera inspection actually finds before you buy.

Bob Parmenter holds Nevada's highest home inspector certification, held by just 17 of the state's 283 certified inspectors. Plus: why every sewer scope inspection includes free video and sewer line marking.

If you're buying a home in Reno, Sparks, Fernley, or anywhere in Northern Nevada, your standard home inspection covers a lot — the roof, foundation, electrical, HVAC, and more. But there's one critical system that most standard inspections don't include: the sewer line. A sewer scope inspection is a separate, specialized service that can save you from one of the most expensive surprises in real estate. Here's everything you need to know. The Reno-Sparks metro area has a signi