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What is a Plumbing Inspection and Do I Need One?
As a homeowner, you need to make sure all the plumbing system in your home works well and that it receives regular maintenance and repair work. When thinking about ways to keep your home in good shape, the plumbing work might be one of the last things you think about.
However, plumbing is very important and a plumbing inspection can find even small problems before they become a major inconvenience. Keep in mind that small plumbing issues can quickly turn into larger problems so you want to make sure you solve them as soon as possible to save yourself time and money.
What is a Plumbing Inspection?
Here are some of the things that the plumber will inspect and check:
- Water heaters
- Showers and faucets
- Bathtubs and sinks
- Hose bibs in the laundry room and outside
- Outdoor and indoor plumbing pipes including sewage lines and supply lines Toilets
As you can see a plumbing inspection is a full look inside the home and can quickly identify problems.
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When Is a Plumbing Inspection Needed?
There are many different times a plumbing inspection is needed. This section will explore when you need a plumbing inspection so you can prepare yourself.
You’re Putting Your Home Up For Sale
If someone is buying your home, they will want to know if there are any plumbing issues they need to be aware of. While most buyers will do their own inspection before committing to buying the home, it’s also a good idea to get your own.
Getting your own inspection shows buyers that you are responsible. It also allows you to see if there are any issues that might lower the value of your home.
You’re Buying a Home
Although you will get home inspections before you buy a home, a plumbing inspection is different because it takes an in-depth look at the plumbing lines specifically. Buying a home is a huge investment and you want to make sure everything is sorted with the plumbing before putting your money into a home.
You Want to Avoid Plumbing Emergencies
Plumbing emergencies can cost you a fortune. Rather than waiting for issues to arise, it’s better if you can get ahead of them before the is an emergency that will cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Small problems quickly turn into large problems when it comes to plumbing work so even if you have just a feeling that something is wrong, make sure to call a plumber and see if any work needs to be done.
You Want to Make Sure Your Home is Protected
Your home is one of the most important things because it’s the place where you and your family live, work, and spend time together. Your home is meant to be a safe haven for you and your loved ones which means it needs to be free of any issues.
When you get plumbing inspections, you ensure that leaks, clogs, and any other issues are quickly resolved. This saves you money and time. It also ensures there are no water leaks in the home that could be causing dangerous things like mold.
Costs of Plumbing Inspections
The cost of a plumbing inspection depends on the size of your home and how many fixtures and pipes there are. A visual inspection is also cheaper than an inspection that requires cameras. The longer the inspection takes, the more money it will cost as there is more labor involved.
Plumbing inspections will also cost more if the plumber finds repairs that need to be done. During an inspection, the plumber might find small or big issues with your plumbing fixtures. Things like sewage repair, sewage replacement, and drain cleaning will all cost money and increase the bill for the inspection.
How Often Do Plumbing Systems Need to Be Inspected?
If you want to be on the safe side, you should have your plumbing inspected every two years. Older homes will need to be inspected more often as they are more prone to leaks. If your home is more than 40 years old, consider getting the plumbing inspected every year.
Types of Plumbing Inspections
The two main types of plumbing inspections are visual inspections and camera inspections. Visual inspections are more common and they include checking of water fittings, and sewer fittings, and checking for signs of leaks and damage to the pipes.
Drains and drainage systems will also be checked to ensure the water is being flushed out of the home rather than building up in the pipes or sewage systems.
In some cases, a camera inspection is required. Small cameras are used to check inside the pipes. These allow the plumber to have a better opportunity to see if there are blockages in the drains, supply lines, or sewer lines.
Cameras inspections cost more but they are needed sometimes.
Plumbing Inspections With Tip Top Drains
If you need a plumbing inspection, you can call our 24/7 phone line at 833-847-8672. We have many different locations that we serve including Sherman Oaks, Chatsworth, and Encino. Whether you just want a routine plumbing inspection or you need an emergency one done because of a leak or other issue, we are here to help serve you and ensure your home is in good condition.
We have award-winning services including thorough plumbing inspections. We also do inspections for those getting ready to sell or buy a home. We can inspect the home from top to bottom to ensure there are no issues that can cause you problems in the future.
We respond promptly and can even be at your home on the same day for those who need an inspection right away.
Call us now to have an expert plumber at your door in just a few hours.
