Meticulously Inspecting Your Plumbing System
Because plumbing is so integral to how we live our lives, both for sanitary and cooking purposes, ensuring a home’s plumbing system is working correctly at every turn is key. Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical performs plumbing inspections in Nashville, TN, whenever a homeowner needs to know the status of their plumbing system. Reach out to us to schedule by giving us a call or filling out our online contact form.
Situations That Call For Whole-Home Plumbing Inspection
There are certain circumstances where a plumbing inspection is especially important, including:
- Selling a Home: When you’re getting ready to sell your home, it’s important to have your plumbing inspected to show potential buyers your plumbing is in good shape or, if it’s not, that you’re willing to make repairs before the sale is finalized.
- Buying a Home: Similarly, when you’re the buyer in a real estate transaction, you want to make sure the plumbing system in the potential new home passes a plumbing inspection. If the plumbing doesn’t pass inspection, you’ll be able to negotiate with the seller on the price of the home.
- Avoiding Repairs: By getting a plumbing inspection performed on a regular basis, any issues with your plumbing system will be caught early so they can be addressed. This can prevent the need for more expensive repairs in the future.
- Improving Performance: Due to wear and tear, plumbing can become less efficient over time. The plumbers performing the inspection can respond to any encountered inefficiencies so performance is restored.
- Increasing Plumbing System Lifespan: Maintaining your plumbing system, including getting plumbing inspections, can allow your plumbing to last longer than it would otherwise.
Common Inspection Points
During our plumbing inspection in Nashville, TN, our team will inspect your entire plumbing system, including the following main portions.
Entry Points
We’ll inspect your toilets, pipes, sinks, and water lines for signs of damage, leaks, or other issues.
Outdoor Fixtures
If you have a faucet on the exterior of your home, our team will take a look at it to check to see they’re in good shape to withstand the elements, including freezing temperatures.
Water Heaters
Water heater inspection is an important part of your plumbing inspection. Every component and connection will be checked to ensure your water heater is working properly and not developing any issues.
Sewer Main Line
Using a camera, we’ll investigate your main sewer line to see if it’s damaged, leaking, or becoming clogged.
FAQs About Plumbing Inspection Services
We’ve put together some answers to frequently asked questions regarding a plumbing inspection in Nashville, TN.
What’s the expected timeline of a plumbing inspection?
In general, you can expect a plumbing inspection of an average house to take an hour or so. If you live in a smaller home or a condo, it may take closer to 45 minutes. Larger homes, however, may take several hours to complete.
What can I do to make sure my home is prepared for an inspection?
There are a few ways you can prep your space to make it easier for a plumber to perform an efficient inspection:
- Get rid of any debris or clutter from wherever the inspection will take place.
- Move furniture, if needed, to ensure access to necessary areas.
- Find attic and crawl space access points and make sure they’re functional.
How frequently should I get a plumbing inspection performed?
It’s recommended that your plumbing system get inspected by a professional once every two years or so. You may need more frequent inspections if you’re experiencing issues with your plumbing or are looking to sell or buy a home.
Schedule Inspections
When you need a plumbing inspection in Nashville, TN, get in touch with the team at Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical. You can reach us by phone or through the online contact form on this website.