Reasons To Not Ignore Regular Plumbing Inspections
Like air conditioning and electricity, home plumbing is often taken for granted. Daily continual use wreaks havoc on the heating, cooling, and plumbing throughout our homes. When a problem does arise, it's often a dilemma that could have been prevented. Conducting an annual plumbing inspection can make all the difference. A licensed professional walks through the home during the inspection, evaluating all the parts and units that make up your home's plumbing system. After a thorough walkthrough, the plumbing inspector uncovers leaks, needed repairs, and anything else that might be faulty or cause a future concern. With that information, homeowners can confidently decide what needs to be upgraded or fixed and what can be done later. Here are the main reasons to stick to an annual inspection for your home plumbing:
Detecting leaks and drainage problems
Leaks are one of the most common plumbing problems we find. Water heaters, toilets, sinks, tubs, and other areas inside and outside the home can acquire cracks or loose fittings, causing them to leak. Leaks don't sound too serious, but if ignored or undetected, they can create severe problems in the future. Leaks and cracks also lead to poor drainage, which causes the sink to back up and toilets to flush incorrectly.
Alleviating expensive repairs or replacements
The overall cost of a plumbing emergency can extend to thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for a homeowner, while an annual inspection costs $100-$200 on average. The peace of mind that comes with knowing that no problem hides in the pipes or behind the walls is invaluable. Examples of services that may be required after an inspection include:
Faucet, shower, and garbage disposal repairs
Washing machine and dishwasher repairs
Water heater repairs
Installing water softeners to fix hard water issues
Installing water filters
Sewer cleaning and repairs
Installing pressure regulators
Backflow services and more
In many of the above situations, replacing a unit is considerably more costly than detecting the issue or installing proper hardware early on.
Find the root cause of sewer-line issues
The mainline is the plumbing line connecting the house to the city plumbing line or the septic tank. Every drain in the home leads to the main sewer line before the waste flows to its final destination. When the main sewer line is not functioning at its best, it is often due to cracks, buildups, tree roots, or other obstructions.
An annual plumbing inspection helps determine what may be causing the plumbing problems throughout the home and how to fix it without lofty replacements. Similar to most indoor plumbing issues, ones caused by the main sewer line can be costly when neglected.
Homeowners already have a lot on their to-do lists. Adding emergency plumbing services to that is not ideal. Keeping a regular schedule for plumbing inspections and maintenance will save you from the unexpected inconvenience of faulty plumbing and keep your home's plumbing system running smoothly.
Much Better Plumbing is the premier residential and commercial plumbing service for homeowners and businesses in the Las Vegas area. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Call us today at 702-996-5220.