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There are many ways to protect your home. Some are obvious, like keeping your roof in good repair and keeping your siding and paint in good condition. Some are less obvious. For example, have you considered getting a plumbing inspection for your home lately? A comprehensive plumbing inspection report can help you catch small problems before they become big ones, saving you money and potential inconvenience.
In this article, we'll examine many different aspects of getting your home's plumbing inspected.
A plumbing inspection is a comprehensive look at your plumbing system. In a professional plumbing inspection, the inspector will examine these items and systems:
If you're buying a home, you may think that the home inspection included a comprehensive plumbing inspection. But the home plumbing inspection performed during a typical home inspection usually consists of only three points: checking to see that drains empty, toilets flush, and taps work. The plumbing inspection checklist for a comprehensive plumbing inspection performed by a licensed plumber will cover many more points.
Here are four reasons why you'll want a professional inspection.
As we just discussed, a regular home inspection can't compare to a thorough professional plumbing inspection. When you're making a big investment, particularly in an older home, it pays to catch potential problems before you sign on the dotted line.
Plumbing inspections can be a useful selling point for prospective buyers. You'll be able to prove beyond a doubt that your plumbing systems, sewer lines, and all other aspects of your home's plumbing are in tip-top shape.
The careful homeowner doesn't wait for systems to fail. Regular plumbing inspections can prevent small problems from becoming large ones.
When you consider everything, this is probably the best reason of all for having your plumbing systems inspected. The damage that even a small leak or clogged drain can cause may be extensive, hard to trace, and difficult to repair. More costly than a plumbing inspection, too, most likely!
Don't trust anyone but a professional plumber and licensed plumbing companies to perform plumbing inspections. They have the expertise, tools, and experience to do the job properly and provide you with a comprehensive look at your plumbing system.
A visual inspection is the most common type of professional inspection. As the name suggests, the plumber will do a visual inspection of all water and sewer fittings to check for leaks or signs of leakage. In addition, they'll check that all your drains and drainage systems are working and that appliances, like your water heater, are properly connected.
The next step up is a camera inspection. Using compact high-resolution cameras, the plumber can inspect the inside of pipes, so that issues with supply lines or your sewer line can be identified. A camera inspection can often detect future drain blockage. It's a comprehensive way to inspect your plumbing system.
Here's what you can expect plumbing inspectors to check out during the inspection.
The plumber performing the inspection will inspect sinks, toilets, and your pipes and lines, looking for leaks, damaged fittings, or other potential problems.
Outdoor faucets and fittings will be inspected for proper operation and freeze protection.
The plumber will perform a comprehensive inspection of the connections, pressure relief valves, and other fittings for the water heater.
A camera may be required to fully inspect the sewer line.
Plumbing professionals will charge different amounts based on the work that's included in your plumbing inspection. Let's examine some typical costs.
Nationwide, the average cost for a plumbing inspection is about $200.
If you find out that you require plumbing repairs, here are some typical costs. Remember, even an expensive repair will probably result in less expense later on. Prices can vary, depending on the difficulty of the work being completed.
Most pros suggest that you have a plumbing inspection of your home every two years. If you have an older home, you should have it inspected more often. Many professionals suggest annual checkups for homes that are more than 40 years old.
By having a regular plumbing inspection performed, you’ll ensure that your plumbing system is well-maintained in 2021, and for years to come. But to get the best job done, you need professionals with experience in all aspects of home plumbing.
If you are located in Dallas / Fort Worth area and you're looking for a plumbing inspection there’s one smart place to call. At Team Enoch, we have the expertise and trained professionals you need to diagnose, fix, and correct problems, small or large, so that your plumbing system is always in good repair. And when you’re ready for improvements and upgrades, we’re ready to help as well!
 Contact us for all your plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and electrical needs. Remember, estimates are always free!
I have a tankless Noritz water heater. Do you provide annual service such as descaling? If so, how much does it cost?
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Hey Ryan, Yes, we service all serviceable water heaters. Feel free to give us a call to speak to one of our plumbers who can answer all your questions.
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Great stuff! Everything is explained very well. Got to now about different types of plumbing inspection. And this made me realized how much plumbing is necessary in any building.
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