Whole House Plumbing Inspection

What a Whole House Inspection Covers

This is a real, hands-on walk-through of your home's plumbing — not a quick glance. I go room to room and check the things that actually cause expensive problems if they're missed:

• Water heater age, condition, venting, expansion tank, and relief valve
• Overall water pressure and signs of a failing pressure-reducing valve
• Visible supply lines, shutoff valves, and fittings throughout the home
• Toilets, faucets, and fixtures for leaks, running water, or wear
• Drains for slow flow or early warning signs of a bigger problem
• Visible signs of past or active leaks, water damage, or corrosion
• Sump pump condition, if your home has one
• Main shutoff valve location and condition
• A camera run down your main sewer line

When I'm done, you get a plain-English rundown of what's in good shape, what's worth keeping an eye on, and what actually needs attention soon — no scare tactics, no upsell.

The Sewer Camera Inspection

The main sewer line is the one part of your plumbing you can't see, and it's often the most expensive to fix when it fails. Roots, cracked or separated pipe, sags (called "bellies") that hold water, and old clay or cast iron breaking down can all sit quietly for years before a backup. A camera shows what's actually going on inside the line.

• Includes one main sewer line, run through an accessible cleanout
• If there's no accessible cleanout, I can pull a toilet for access — that's an additional charge, and I'll tell you the price before I do it
• If the line is blocked and the camera can't get through, it has to be cleared first. Drain cleaning is billed separately, and I'll quote it before starting

Why Get a Whole House Inspection?

A whole house inspection makes the most sense when you want real clarity about your plumbing instead of finding out the hard way:

• Buying or selling a home and want an honest plumbing and sewer assessment
• Moving into an older home and want to know what you're dealing with
• Have mature trees in the yard or an older clay or cast iron sewer line
• Getting ready for winter and want to catch freeze risks early
• Planning a renovation and need to know what you're working with
• It's simply been a while since anyone's looked at the whole system

How the $295 Credit Works

You pay $295 for the inspection and sewer camera, and the visit runs up to 90 minutes on site. If I find something you'd like taken care of and the work you approve totals $1,500 or more, the full $295 is credited toward that job.

Smaller repairs are priced normally, and you'll always get the price up front before any work starts. Either way, you walk away with a clear, honest picture of your home's plumbing and sewer line.