Getting the sewer lateral scoped gives you a view under the level of the floor and the yard, all the way to the city connection and pinpoints issues such as root intrusions, excessive buildup, damaged material, Orangeburg and improper slope, all things that could cause the system to backup into your home. Into your living space. The cleanup alone is extensive and expensive, especially if it happens in a finished space. Then comes the repair. Locating the defective section, digging up the yard, breaking up concrete if it’s under the driveway or sidewalk, the repairing and replacing everything. Getting a scope done allows you to address the issue before it becomes overwhelming. Options such as jetting, allows my symptoms to be cleared, allowing for more years of confidence that what gets flushed down the toilet, stays flushed.