4123 Shelbourne Street NW
Twenty20 & Co Inc
May 3, 2026
"What does a sewer & some politicians have in common?"
what you need to make an informed decision
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May 3, 2026 |
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4123 Shelbourne Street NW Calgary, Alberta |
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Nik Nichols |
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Stefanie Lee 4123 Shelbourne Street NW StefLee96@gmail.com 4038882217 |
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2:21PM Start Time |
method
From the disciplined approach of gathering information & curating, to the mixture of photos & clear narratives. The Method was founded on pure construction experience.
Designed to CONNECT you with the information to help make an informed decision & built to do one thing really well:
Drive the point home.
"Tell the story, share the knowledge & inspire action"
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| the summary | 7 |
| Sewer | 8 |
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thank you
Thanks for choosing us for your sewer scope. I really appreciate your confidence in us & it was my pleasure to serve you today.
I will be your primary contact & I will do anything I can to make sure you are fully clear on my findings today.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions of if you need further information. We will gladly answer any questions.
With Appreciation,
Nik Nichols
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It’s a snap! Here are some key terms you’ll see throughout. |
| Iconography | Sometimes we use icons or example images when it provides a more effective representation. |
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Immediate Attention There's some real urgency on the fix. |
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Attention Heads up! This may need to be fixed very soon. |
| Not Inspected | Limits out of our control & or outside of our SOP's |
| Hand Gestures | Non-verbal communication in a photo that packs a punch. |
| Issue: | Identify the problem if there is one |
| Action: | Recommended path to address the issue |
| L: | Location where it is found |
| T: | Typical Tradesperson |
| R: | Reason why it wasn't inspected |
| $ / $$ / $$$ | Merely a rough guide of overall cost. |
summary
Action: Monitor/Auger
Notes: Observation – Issue(s) should be monitored; plan for correction.
Action: Monitor/Liner or Sleeve
Notes: Observation – Issue(s) should be monitored; plan for correction.
Action: Monitor/Auger
Notes: Maintenance – Issue(s) should be resolved as part of general upkeep.
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Sewer Line Access Location
A cleanout was selected for access. No backflow preventer observed.
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Sewer Line Material & Notes
Suspected materials seen within the sewer line included: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), cast iron & concrete &/or clay (hard to determine). It is recommended to have scope inspections performed & compared to today’s footage on a regular basis.
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Sewer Line Access Location After
The access area was cleaned and sanitized after the operation. Another tidy job :)
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Findings @: 107 feet
Unable to pass this point due to camera getting stuck on tight turns in the line. Recommend confirming how far the line is to city tie in.
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Typical Sewer Issues
CLOGS / OBSTRUCTIONSOver time, clogs & obstructions can form within your sewer line. Cooking oils and grease are particularly nasty since they can easily adhere to the pipe’s walls and allow other debris to stick to them. ROOT INTRUSION Tree roots are surprisingly strong. Freeze-thaw cycles and ground shifting put additional stress upon sewer lines and when a vulnerability occurs in the pipe, tree roots can enter seeking out exactly what sewer lines provide them; water, air, and nutrients. Once they enter, they’re difficult to remove, and having an auguring service on a scheduled basis becomes one of your best bets at maintaining proper flow. OFFSET PIPE JOINTS / SEPARATION When sewer lines are installed in sections, they can become misaligned over time due to ground movement and/or tree roots surrounding the pipe. Major offsets can impede the flow of waste and, in some cases, cause a backup into the home. Offsets are a tree root’s best friend; allowing easier access to enter the pipe. Fixing major offsets involve either excavating the damaged section or using trenchless methods like “pipe bursting”. SAGGING / BELLYING Bellies, or sagging within sewer lines, create low spots that are prime targets for the collection of debris and build-up. When this occurs, flow can be drastically impeded - which can eventually lead to a sewer backup. Major bellies are a result of sections of the pipe having insufficient slope to carry waste away from the home - often needing excavation to fix the problem. |
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THE VIDEO
Only people you share this report or the video link with will have access to the video.
It is advised that you monitor the rate of drainage throughout the home and have the sewer line further evaluated at first signs of persistent slow drains.