Front Range Sewer Scope

Down the Line with Front Range Sewer Scope

Is this happening in your sewer line?

If left unchecked, root intrusion can create a dam inside the sewer line — trapping debris, restricting flow, and causing water to back up and potentially damage the pipe.

Most homeowners have no idea this is happening underground until there’s a problem.

This image was taken during a sewer scope inspection in the greater Denver area this month.

✔️ No repairs
✔️ No upsells
✔️ Just clear, unbiased reporting

Front Range Sewer Scope

A lot of older homes across Denver and the Front Range still have cast iron sewer lines — especially beneath the home itself.

One common issue we see during sewer scope inspections is scaling, which is rough buildup caused by aging and corrosion inside the pipe.

Heavy scaling does not automatically mean replacement is needed, but it can contribute to blockages and may sometimes conceal deteriorated sections of pipe underneath.

After 20+ years in Denver real estate, I’ve learned sewer lines are one of the most overlooked parts of buying a home.

At Front Range Sewer Scope all we do is sewer scopes:
✔️ No repairs
✔️ No upsells
✔️ Clear video + reporting

113 years is a long time for a sewer pipe! 🏗️ Seeing this update from the Village of Brookfield about their 1913 infrastructure feels very familiar to us.

Did you know Denver has sewer lines just as old as these? >
At Front Range Sewer Scope, we’ve spent years navigating Denver’s oldest neighborhoods where the pipes date back to the exact same era. Whether it’s Colorado or Illinois, these 100-year-old vitrified clay pipes face the same enemies: brittle joints, root intrusion, and a century of ground settling.

The Reality: When the city rehabilitates the main line, it’s a massive win—but your home's original terracotta lateral (the clay pipe that often cracks when roots invade the joints) is likely just as old as the street pipe they’re replacing. If the city is upgrading, it’s the perfect time to see what’s happening in your own line before a small crack becomes a complete blockage.

Stay safe in the Jackson Ave work zones, neighbors! 🚧

🚧 Jackson Avenue Traffic Alert: Sewer Rehabilitation Project 🚧

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is set to begin Phase II of its Salt Creek 3 Sewer Rehabilitation Project this week, with daily traffic impacts expected along the entire length of Jackson Avenue through Brookfield in the coming months.

Originally constructed in 1913, this sewer has been in continuous service for more than a century and now requires rehabilitation to restore its structural and hydraulic integrity.

👷‍♂️ What to expect:
• Work will begin at the southwest corner of Jackson Avenue and Cleveland Avenue
• Crews will move west to east, working at seven manhole locations throughout Brookfield
• Each location may take up to two weeks to complete
• During work hours (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.), crews will block the south sidewalk, parkway, and a portion of the eastbound lane on Jackson Avenue within the work zone

🚗 Traffic will be impacted daily—please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through the area.

⏳ All work is expected to be completed this summer.

Thank you for your patience as this important infrastructure improvement project moves forward.

More info here: https://www.brookfieldil.gov/news_detail_T14_R413.php

Recorded this vertical offset today at approximately 77 ft during a sewer scope in Denver.
📹 From the camera view, the downstream pipe section appears slightly elevated relative to the upstream section, with some water visible near the joint area. Interesting one because honest professionals may interpret a condition like this differently.

Calling ALL Pros:
🏠 Realtors — How would you approach this during a transaction? Monitor, maintain, negotiate, or recommend replacement?
💰 Investors — Ignore it, clean and monitor, or plan for future repair?
🔍 Home Inspectors — Minor observation, significant concern, or somewhere in between?
Curious to hear how different professionals would handle this one in the real world.
👇 Drop your take below.





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Local Sewer Scope Company – Happy to Be a Resource

Hey everyone—Shaun here.

I run a local company called Front Range Sewer Scope. We do sewer scope inspections only—no plumbing or repairs—just clear video and honest reporting.

I’ve been in real estate for 20+ years, so I’ve seen how sewer issues come up during inspections and negotiations.

Glad to be here—happy to help if anyone ever has questions about sewer lines or inspections.

Just wrapped up a sewer scope inspection here in the Lakewood, CO and it’s a good reminder—

Not everything you see in a sewer line means immediate repair.

Our job is simple: provide clear video and straightforward reporting on what’s actually there—roots, cracks, offsets, or blockages—without speculation or sales pressure.

We don’t perform repairs, and we don’t push recommendations. We document what we see so you can make informed decisions.

Whether you’re buying or selling, having clear, unbiased information makes a big difference.