Buying a home, or just want to know what you're living with? A licensed plumber checks the pipes, fixtures, water heater and pressure, and explains what they find.
Available in: Norfolk, Winchester & Wilmington
General home inspections look at a lot of things. A plumbing inspection looks closely at one.
A home plumbing inspection checks the parts of the system that are expensive to find out about later: the supply lines, the drains, the water heater, the fixtures and the water pressure.
Your plumber walks you through what they found in plain English, with photos, so you know what's fine, what to keep an eye on and what needs fixing. If the sewer line is a concern, we can add a sewer camera inspection.
Buying or selling a homeKnow before you close
Water pressure testToo high or too low
Supply lines and valvesLeaks, corrosion, old pipe
Water heaterAge, venting and condition
Toilets, faucets and fixturesLeaks and wear
DrainsSlow drains and gurglingThe same steps on every visit, so you always know what's next.
Online or by phone. We tell you the trip fee before we book.
A confirmation, a reminder, then an “on the way” notice.
Uniform, ID badge, marked truck, shoe covers and drop cloths.
Your plumber finds the cause and explains your options in plain English.
A written, flat-rate price, signed before work starts.
Photos of the finished work come with your invoice.
No surprise bill. You approve a written price first.
Most of what we find is fine, or can wait. You'll know which is which.
Water pressure, visible supply and drain lines, shut-off valves, fixtures and the water heater.
You get photos of anything we want you to see.
If something needs fixing, your plumber gives you a written price. There's no pressure to book it.
Blue Duck Club members get an annual whole-home plumbing safety inspection included.
The sewer line is the most expensive surprise in a house. A broken or root-filled line can mean digging up the yard to replace it. A camera inspection shows you its condition before you buy, so you can negotiate with it. See sewer camera inspections →
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Book a plumbing inspection online or call your local branch.
What's checked, and when it's worth doing.
It's worth it, especially for older homes. A general home inspection may only note visible problems. A plumber can check pressure, look closely at the supply lines and water heater, and recommend a sewer camera inspection if the line is a concern.
We check water pressure, visible supply and drain lines, shut-off valves, toilets and faucets, and the water heater. You get plain-English findings and photos. A sewer camera inspection can be added.
Not automatically. If the home is older, has trees near the line or shows slow drains, we'll recommend adding a sewer camera inspection and tell you the price first.
Yes. Blue Duck Club membership includes an annual whole-home plumbing safety inspection, along with priority scheduling and 5% off services.
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