The short answer
A standard home inspection, sewer scope, and pool inspection answer three different questions. One does not automatically replace another.
- Home inspection: What is the visible, accessible condition of the home's major systems and components?
- Sewer scope: What can the camera see inside the accessible buried sewer lateral?
- Pool inspection: What is the visible, accessible condition and operation of the pool/spa systems included in the service scope?
The right combination depends on the actual property, not a universal package.
Standard home inspection
A buyer inspection is the broad baseline service for most home purchases. It reviews visible and accessible major systems and components under the inspection agreement, including areas such as roof, exterior, structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, attic, interiors, windows, doors, and garage components.
It is non-invasive and does not automatically include every specialty system or buried component.
Sewer camera scope
A sewer scope uses a camera to view the accessible interior of the sewer lateral. It may be especially useful when property age, mature trees, drainage history, prior sewer work, remodels, or buyer preference create a reason to look underground.
Current TIP pricing is $195 as an add-on to a home inspection and $250 standalone, subject to the published access limits and property conditions.
Read do you need a sewer scope in Arizona? for the deeper decision guide.
Pool and spa inspection
Want this checked on your own property?
Pricing is published up front and Iain Findlay inspects every home himself.
For a property with a pool or spa, a dedicated pool inspection reviews the visible and accessible components included in TIP's pool service scope. It is separate from the general home inspection because pool equipment and operation deserve their own focused review.
See inspection add-ons and current pricing for the live offering.
Side-by-side comparison
| Service | Main question | Common reason to add it | |---|---|---| | Home inspection | What is the visible, accessible condition of the home? | Most home purchases | | Sewer scope | What can be seen inside the accessible sewer lateral? | Older piping, mature trees, drainage history, prior repairs, or buyer preference | | Pool inspection | What is the visible, accessible condition of the pool/spa system within scope? | Property has a pool or spa |
Can you schedule them together?
Often, yes. When the property and schedule allow, buyers can request applicable add-ons with the home inspection so Iain can coordinate the scope in one inspection window. Availability and access still need to be confirmed.
How to choose without overbuying services
Start with the property:
- Does it have a pool or spa?
- Is there a reason to investigate the buried sewer lateral?
- Is the property new construction, under renovation, or otherwise unusual?
- Are there known concerns that call for a specialist rather than a general inspection add-on?
If you are unsure, send the address, approximate age, and property features when you request an inspection. TIP can confirm which available services fit the property without pretending every add-on is necessary.
For the broader due-diligence picture, read the Arizona home inspection guide.
About the inspector
Iain Findlay, The Inspection People
The Inspection People is owner operated, and Iain Findlay performs every inspection himself. Certified, licensed, and insured, serving Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, and Gila counties. Home and termite inspections, with sewer scope, pool and spa, and thermal imaging available.
- Owner operated
- Certified, licensed, insured
- Metro Phoenix, Arizona
Fastest reply is by text. Text Iain or call 602-717-5399.