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What is a sewer lateral?

A lateral line is the private sewer line, sometimes called a house tap or building sewer, that connects your home to the public sewer system. Waste water from your toilets, sinks, showers, washing machines and often times your downspouts travels through your lateral line to the public (or mainline) sewer system which carries it to the nearest waste water plant for treatment.


What causes lateral sewer line blockages?

Lateral line blockages are most often caused by excessive buildups of grease (a result of pouring cooking grease and fat down the kitchen sink) and tree roots that have grown into the sewer pipe. If flushed, plastic and other non-soluble materials such as baby wipes, diapers and feminine products also can get caught in the line and block the flow of wastewater through the system, sometimes causing backups.


Who inspects my lateral and what do I get once it's done?

STL Home Inspection services works with a very repatuble company located in Arnold, MO. My master lateral inspection tech will issue you a report on site and a video of the entire lateral inspection process.


Will my city help pay if the lateral sewer pipe is damaged?

Do a google search for "lateral sewer program city, MO"... If you can't find what your looking for email me for free assistance.


What is the cost to have the lateral sewer inspected with a video camera?

$125 weekdays, $195 on weekends. You will get a full report on-site and a DVD.