Sample report
A fictional inspection, shown with the same layout a homeowner receives.
Johnson Plumbing
Sewer Inspection Report
- Prepared for
- The Alvarez Family
- Property
- 142 Oak Street, Elk Ridge, UT 84651
- Inspection date
- April 22, 2026
- Pipe material
- Cast Iron
How this score works
- Critical 0–24
- Poor 25–49
- Fair 50–74
- Good 75–89
- Excellent 90–100
Poor: Multiple or serious defects; repairs are needed soon.
Every pipe starts at 100. Each confirmed finding lowers the score by its severity — high −25, medium −10, low −5. Only findings a licensed inspector reviewed and approved count; anything the camera flagged that didn't hold up on review is left out entirely.
Pipe slope profile
Measured slope along the line. Shaded areas mark low spots (“bellies”) where water can pool instead of draining.
Findings (4)
Tree roots have found their way into the pipe through a joint or crack. Roots keep growing once inside and eventually catch debris, leading to slow drains and backups.
Significant — active problem that needs professional attention.
A section of pipe has sunk lower than the sections around it, creating a low spot where water sits instead of draining. Standing water collects debris and causes recurring slow drains.
Significant — active problem that needs professional attention.
Two sections of pipe have shifted out of alignment where they meet. The resulting lip catches solids and paper, and the gap can let water leak out or soil leak in.
Moderate — likely to worsen; plan to address it.
Sand, grease, or scale has built up along the bottom of the pipe. This narrows the channel that wastewater flows through and makes clogs more likely.
Minor — worth knowing about and keeping an eye on.