Due Diligence

So, I have been doing a lot of thinking about this customer that called me for an estimate. She wanted me to take a look at her sewer lateral located near Columbus, Ohio. It was late in the day, and she had panic in her voice. She explained that she has had a backup and called someone to come out and take a look at her sewer to see why she was backing up.

They had told her that her sewer line was about to collapse in several places and that she needed to get it fixed right away before it gets worse. They quoted her $30,000 for 60 feet and wanted to come the next morning to start the job. She indicated she could not afford that much money and wanted to get a second estimate, hoping it would be a little less expensive.

I went out there and put a camera down the line. The line was actually in great condition except for one root ball.  It only needed to be jetted. A $300 to $400 fix was all it takes to get the hydro jetting in Columbus, OH, from our team done.

Be Wary

Homeowners are certainly not experts regarding their sewer lines, whether a sewer repair is necessary or drain cleaning in Columbus, OH, will suffice. I don’t expect them to be.  They are trusting us, the experts in the industry to tell them the truth, to guide them down a road to their best options which will fix their specific problem.

The only thing homeowners can do is their due diligence. I always recommend, if possible, watching the screen while the camera inspection is being done, asking lots of questions.  Be suspicious if you are feeling pressured or told “very bad” things may happen if you don’t act now, as it may perhaps be just a blocked pipe or even a clogged drain in Columbus, OH, instead of a sewer line problem. As with other big purchases, get more than one quote, two are good, three are ideal.

The Takeaway

This is not the first time I have encountered this specific scenario.  The lesson here is to do your due diligence, as it may (or may not) save you thousands from repair expenses that our drain cleaning services in Columbus, OH, can address. What is important is that you are in the know.

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