Thanks. I got the report and as suspected the inspection failed. I have copied the report here...
After Hydro Jetting the sewer pipe under 3000psi pressure with a special cleaning nozzle we were unable to clear the buildup within the pipe. The sewer inspection began from a clean out located in the basement. We inspected the sewer from this point to the 41ft mark and was unable to push the camera further due to a separation in the pipe. Upon inspection we found the sewer pipe to be of cast iron material up to the 31ft mark then changing to clay pipe the rest of the way. Throughout the first 31ft of the cast iron section of the pipe. There is large Mineral deposit buildup causing deformation within the pipe which can cause restriction in solid waste flow due the the lumpy and jagged feel.
At approximately 38ft we found a big separated connection within the pipe. You can see the pipe is no longer connected at the top
and has offset downward approximately 30% from its connection. There is still enough room for waste to drop down into the next section but it has separated.
At the 39ft and 41ft mark, there is a separation at both of these connections of the clay pipe. You can see the gap between the
two and waste water getting in between the connection into the ground. This is a major concern because eventually the offsets
will completely separate from the connection which in-tern will cause a blockage into the sewer system not allowing waste to
flow out. The only way to resolve the issues found would be to replace the entire sewer pipe to the city sewer connection.
Based on our expertise and findings, the sewer pipe at the property FAILED inspection and we would strongly recommend
having the sewer pipe replaced. Approximate cost for replacement is 15-25 thousand.
End of the report
Now per Townships guide lines -
Sewer Line Backups
It is the homeowner's responsibility to keep the sewer lateral clear and running, and if there is a backup they have to clear the lateral. This includes the entire length of the sewer lateral from the house to the sewer main, regardless of if a portion of the lateral is in the street. It is the Township's responsibility to clear a backup in the mainline.
If it is determined there is a problem with the sewer lateral pipe itself, such as a catastrophic pipe failure, which requires excavation to repair and that problem is in the street, it is the Township's responsibility to make these repairs. A problem with the sewer lateral pipe requiring excavation behind the curb is the homeowner's responsibility to repair. If the entirety of the lateral is behind the curb going to an easement, then no portion of the lateral is the Township's responsibility.
My plan
1. Call the town tomorrow and show them the report and video recording. I hope they will fix the issue since it is on the main road and not at the within the house. I have no experience and I am not sure how would the town react. I will update this thread after talking to them.
2. The owners have agreed to pay $4500 during the closing and remaining ($4500) I would need to pay.
3. I will have to fix the issue after closing.
Do you think this is a good approach OR you have some suggestions?
If you need to see the video then I can upload it.
