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Sewer Inspections in Richmond: Who NS Sewer Serves

Richmond Home Buyers

Considering a home purchase? A quick sewer camera inspection will let you know whether there are problems that can be fixed or negotiated prior to purchase.  We’ll provide the report that will help you understand your risk.

Richmond Home Sellers

 In the Richmond Municipal Sewer District the property owner is responsible for the upper and lower sections of the lateral from the foundation to the street, alley or easement. Whenever a property is to be sold, or there is a transfer of title, a ” Sewer Certificate of Lateral Compliance” must be obtained. NS Sewer Piping will help you through the process.

Richmond Real Estate Agents

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Richmond Sewer Inspection FAQ

What is a sewer lateral in Richmond?

The “Lateral,” “building sewer,” or “service lateral” is the sewer pipeline conveying wastewater from the premises of a user to the City of Richmond’s sewer system.  

Who is responsible for the sewer inspection in Richmond?

n the Richmond Municipal Sewer District the property owner is responsible for the upper and lower sections of the lateral from the foundation to the street, alley or easement.

How do I know which sewer district in Richmond services a home?

Richmond maintains about half of the sewer lines within the City’s boundaries. Many of the residents living in the northern half of Richmond are served by West County Wastewater District. Residents in the southern section of the Richmond Annex are serviced by Stege Sanitary District.

Who conducts the inspection?

The home buyer, seller or either party’s realtor must hire a private contractor to perform the
inspection of their private lateral.

Note from NS Sewer Piping: As your local Richmond sewer repair experts, we are available to handle your sewer inspection.

What is a Certificate of Lateral Compliance in Richmond?

The Certificate of Lateral Compliance verifies the following:

  • The lateral is in good operating condition
  • There is a back flow prevention or overflow device in place
  • No inspection is needed for the time period specified which can be up to 15 years.

A Certificate of Lateral Compliance will be issued after a sewer lateral has been satisfactorily tested, without repair, or repaired and/or replaced. This Certificate will be valid until a subsequent inspection is performed and a new Certificate issued, or fifteen (15) years which ever comes first. Certificates will be filed with the COR Water Resource Recovery Department. A Certificate will be valid until subsequent testing is performed and a new Certificate issued for the following periods of time:

  • Sale of Property
  • Upgrades and Remodeling
  • Issuance of a Building Permit
  • Evidence of an improper sewer connection
  • Exceptions
  • Waiver of Inspections
Are repairs required?

No, the property is only required to be inspected.

Note from NS Sewer Piping: If desired to maintain full value of the property, NS Sewer Piping will take care of any desired repairs. We can provide a free estimate.

What if I need more information or have questions?

Visit the City of Richmond’s information page or give us a call.

We also invite you to contact NS Sewer Piping to answer your questions or schedule an inspection.

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Requested a Sewer lateral inspection spoke to Noe and he was able to schedule an inspection within 24hrs. Team showed up the next day and took care of the inspection and I received the report. Very professional and great service. Highly Recommended 😊

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