Plumbing is something we take for granted...until it
doesn't work! It's designed to contain and transport both fresh and
waste water to and from the plumbing fixtures (sinks, bath tubs,
etc). However, when pipes or fixtures are damaged, leaks can occur,
often causing significant damage, not to mention rot and mold if
left un-repaired for a period of time. Some kinds of plumbing
actually constrict with age and your water flow can be reduced,
while other kinds of plumbing have had class-action recalls and
lawsuits. Our home inspection makes you aware of these and many
other concerns, to give you the information you need to make a
confident buying decision.
Main Line
(Sample images
coming soon)
- Material and Size
- Location and valve handle condition
- Water pressure (psi), regulator installed
- Deterioration, damage or leaks
- Functional or not
- Copper line protected
- Water softener installed
Supply Lines
(Sample images
coming soon)
- Material (Galvanized, Copper, CPVC, Polybutylene, Pex
- Deterioration, damage or leaks
- Corrosion (minor, moderate, major)
- Leak location(s)
- Flow restriction location(s)
- Noise / water hammer
- Pipes properly supported
- Cross connections
- Prior or improper repairs or materials
I- Insulation installed where needed
-- Copper and galvanized direct contact (electrolytic corrosion)
Waste Lines
- Material (lead, cast iron, galvanized, PVC, ABS)
- Deterioration, damage or leaks
- Functional or not
- Corrosion (minor, moderate or major)
- Leak location(s)
- Pipes properly supported
- Adequate fall for drainage
- Open waste lines
- Improper materials or cross connections
- - Prior or improper repairs or materials
Fuel System
(Sample images
coming soon)
- Shutoff location
- Fuel type (natural gas, propane, or all electric)
- Deterioration or damage
- Functional or not
- Corrosion (minor, moderate, major) or corrosion proofing installed
- Pipes properly supported
- Improper materials and locations
Water Heater
- Location, type and fuel source
- Capacity
- Deterioration, damage or leaks
- Functional or not
- Rust flakes or debris in burn chamber
- Burner flame proper or improper
- Water shutoff installed
- Corrosion (minor, moderate, major)
- Properly elevated (garage installations)
- Temperature Pressure Relief (TPR) valve installed and discharge
properly directed
- Vent flue piping condition
- Proper clearance to combustibles
- Seismic straps or thermal blanket/wrapping installed
- Catch pan installed where applicable with drain line
