Sewer Belly
Sewer Belly is a plumbing defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Bellies cause chronic backups and are only visible by camera, making a scope essential on older Minnetonka homes.
Sewer Belly is a plumbing defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Bellies cause chronic backups and are only visible by camera, making a scope essential on older Minnetonka homes.
What causes sewer belly?
A sewer belly is a sagging low section of the lateral that holds water and waste, leading to repeated backups.
What we check
We sewer-scope the lateral to document bellies, the standing-water line, and associated root or scale buildup.
Why it matters
Bellies cause chronic backups and are only visible by camera, making a scope essential on older Minnetonka homes.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of sewer belly conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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