Your home has plumbing. And you want it to work and to receive any maintenance and repair it needs to continue serving you well. So how can you know what your pipes need? A thorough home plumbing inspection is the answer.
Getting a home plumbing inspection is a no-lose situation, because it either identifies real issues or lets you know that your plumbing is in great shape. Or you can find out that you’re doing great now but due for maintenance coming up. Of course, it can also be more dramatic, you may find out you need repairs right now, or even yesterday. On all counts, you win for finding out exactly what shape your plumbing is in.
When to Have an Inspection
Professional plumbers agree that once every 2 years is a great schedule to keep your plumbing in tip-top condition. If you’re willing to risk some surprises over the years, you can let more time pass. But some events mark prudent times to get an inspection:
- Before selling a home, to assure potential buyers
- Before buying a home, to be confident in the quality of the plumbing and negotiante any maintenance needed into the sale agreement
- If your property is commercial, annual inspections are recommended in most cases
- If the trees on and near your property have recently reached full size or have been growing healthily for years, you may have roots obstructing your sewer lines, or about to obstruct them
- If the plumbing hasn’t been inspected since you acquired the property. It’s important to know what kind of pipes you have, and in what condition
What Your Plumber Should Check For
Plumbers have a list of things that we check when doing a plumbing inspection, but you can also ask your technician to check on anything that concerns you in particular. Here are a few areas that a plumber will check when doing their inspection:
- Pipes
- Drains
- Faucets
- Toilets
- Main Sewer Line
- Water Heater
Home plumbing inspections are not expensive, usually around $300-$400. Repairs for problems left undetected too long are rarely so affordable. Call a licensed plumber to relieve your worries. No matter what we find, you win. No more mysteries.