Johnson Plumbing
Sewer Inspection Report
- Inspected
- April 22, 2026
- Phone
- (801) 555-0142
- service@johnsonplumbing.example
Prepared for
The Alvarez Family
142 Oak Street, Elk Ridge, UT 84651
- Inspection date
- April 22, 2026
- Pipe material
- Cast Iron
- Connects to city main
- about 62 ft in
- Line surveyed
- 70 ft
At a glance
4 findings between 8 ft and 48 ft from the entry point — 2 high, 1 medium, 1 low. Details and photos for each are below.
Pipe slope profile
How steeply the pipe runs downhill along its length, entry point to end.
- Slope
- Low spot (belly)
- Belly threshold
- 1 Finding
Above the dashed line the pipe drains as it should. Shaded stretches sit below it — water pools there instead of flowing on.
Findings
Listed from the entry point inward. Numbers match the list and the chart above.
Sediment Buildup
8–14 ft from the entry point
Camera still at 8–14 ft. The red box marks the spot.
What this is
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.
What it means
Minor — worth knowing about and keeping an eye on.
Joint Offset
19–19.5 ft from the entry point
Camera still at 19–19.5 ft. The red box marks the spot.
What this is
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.
What it means
Moderate — likely to worsen; plan to address it.
Root Intrusion
28.5–31 ft from the entry point
Camera still at 28.5–31 ft. The red box marks the spot.
What this is
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.
What it means
Significant — active problem that needs professional attention.
Pipe Belly (Sag)
40–48 ft from the entry point
What this is
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.
What it means
Significant — active problem that needs professional attention.
How this inspection was done
A camera was run through the sewer line from the access point toward the city main, recording video and, where the camera supports it, the distance travelled and the slope of the pipe. The footage was analyzed for the defects listed above, and every finding in this report was then checked and approved by a licensed inspector. Footages are measured from the point where the camera entered the pipe. A low spot is flagged only when the pipe runs back uphill by 1° or more for at least three feet.