Looking for a new home is exciting but it is also stressful. You want to make sure that you are making the best purchase possible. One way to accomplish this is by making sure to have the plumbing inspected by a professional North Houston, Texas plumber. But even during an open house or walk through there are a couple things you can do to see if the plumbing is in working order.
Look under sinks
Don’t be afraid to open up the cupboards. Looks for dampness, mold, or leaking pipes. If you find one of these things then you can already assume that you will need to call a plumber once you purchase the house to make repairs.
Look for water damage
Look for wet spots on the ceilings and walls or a musty smell. This could mean that there is a leaking pipe somewhere or the house has a humidity problem. You should also check the tiles in the bathroom to see if they are loose, and the floor around the toilet for soft spots. Both indicate a problem either with humidity or a leak.
Turn on everything
Turn on every sink and shower you see, and flush every toilet. This will let you test the plumbing throughout the house. It will also help you see the state of the water pressure and how quickly the water drains. You should also run the bathtub and the sink at the same time to see if there is a noticeable decrease in water volume and pressure. Again, this could indicate a blocked pipe somewhere in the system.
Look outside for standing water
Check outside for standing water. Standing water could indicate a problem with supply or sewer line. Standing water can be a breeding ground for insects and is definitly not healthy for pets or children. Again, you will need to call a reliable plumber like Rooter Man plumbing for repairs.
Bottom line, the best thing you can do before purchasing a new home is hiring a professional plumber from Rooter Man plumbing to thoroughly inspect the home’s plumbing before a purchase. Plumbing is barely inspected during a real estate home inspection and so if you really want to know the state of one of the most complex systems of the home you will want to hire a plumber.
So if you are looking for a professional plumber you can trust consider giving Rooter Man a call. We have the tools, knowledge, and experience to handle all your plumbing installation, repairs and maintenance. For testimonials, money saving tips, and coupons visit us on the web. When you have a problem its Rooter Man plumbers to the rescue!
Call us today at Magnolia & Tomball: 281-351-4422, The Woodlands & Shenandoah: 281-367-9191, Klein & Spring: 281-353-1717, Cy-Fair & Cypress: 281-477-7000 or Conroe & Willis: 936-271-5084
