Home inspection in Stockport.

Usually roots, and sometimes a broken or bellied line. Stockport's core dates to the railroad's 1882 arrival and its 1903 incorporation, and lateral lines of that vintage were laid in clay tile with mortared joints that tree roots find and open over decades. Nothing in a standard home inspection can see past the cleanout — a camera run down the line is the only way to know whether the lateral is sound before closing. We recommend it on the older streets here, alongside the full read on wiring, plumbing, heating, roof and foundation.

Plan on two to three hours for an average home; larger, older or multi-unit properties run longer because there is simply more to document.