Buying a House? Get the Plumbing checked.

Home buyers today are more educated than in previous years. We would be happy to say that phone calls are coming in to have the plumbing inspected before buying a new house, but this is not happening.

If you’re planning to buy an older home (any home built more than 15 years ago), you really should have the plumbing checked. Here are things that you should be looking for or considering before finalizing the purchase of your home..

What kind of pipes does the house have?

Our Drainpro professional plumbing technicians can help identify the types of pipes that your potential home has. We want to check the pipes because:

– Pipes can deteriorate and need replacement when you’re dealing with old pipes. Galvanized steel or iron pipes would probably need to be replaced.

– If the pipes are made out of polybutylene, you will want to have them replaced without any hesitation.

– If the pipes are made from lead or copper, you may need to have them replaced because of the potential deterioration.

Video Inspections

Drainpro technicians use video inspections to inspect sewer pipes and help diagnose potential plumbing issues. We service the Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans and all surrounding areas.

Video inspections can find:

– Cracked, broken or collapsed pipes

– Foreign objects blocking pipes

– Leaking joints and offset joints

– Blockages and Corrosion

– Sewer taps and much more

Toilets

Here at Drainpro, we highly recommend simply flushing toilets before purchasing a home. We also recommended having a more thorough inspection done to ensure there is no signs of rust, discoloration or potential blockages.

Under the Sink Pipes

Along the same lines of toilets, you want to have the pipes under the sink inspected. A build up of foreign material can cause backlogs and ultimately lead to leaks.

Water Pressure

Turning on all the faucets in the house at the same time will help us determine the water pressure in the faucets and showers. Older homes typically have problems with water pressure in comparison to newer homes.

If you are in the process of or considering the purchase of a home, call us today at 613-233-7586. We are more than happy to help with any plumbing inspections, installations or repairs.