Request a plumbing inspection before you buy a home, after clogs or leaks that keep coming back, before remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, after a sewer backup or burst pipe, or when your pipes and water heater are reaching middle age. An inspection gives you a clear picture so repairs can be planned instead of rushed.
Before Closing on a House
General home inspections cover a lot of ground quickly. A plumbing inspection focuses on the supply pipes, drains, fixtures, valves, and water heater. A sewer camera inspection can also show whether the line to the street has cracks, roots, or sags, which are among the most expensive surprises a new owner can face.
When Problems Repeat
A drain you clear every few weeks or a stain that keeps returning means the cause has not been found. An inspection looks past the symptom to the cause. For backups in particular, a sewer scope from the house to the street shows exactly where the trouble is and what kind it is.
Before Opening Walls
A remodel is the easiest time to replace older pipes, since the walls and floors are already open. Checking the condition of nearby lines before the new finishes go in can save you from tearing them out later.
After an Emergency or as Things Age
A burst pipe or backup can stress other parts of the system. An inspection afterward can catch loosened joints or weakened sections. It also makes sense when:
- The water heater is 10 years old or more
- You see corrosion on pipes or valves
- Water pressure has slowly declined
- You are not sure what your pipes are made of
To set up an inspection or ask what it covers, get in touch with a local plumbing team. Have a list of the problems you have noticed ready. Call JPR Plumbing at (833) 603-1840.