What a Home Plumbing Inspection Actually Covers

What gets checked

• Water heater: age, condition, relief valve, signs of sediment or corrosion.
• Visible supply lines and drains: material, corrosion, past repairs.
• Fixtures: faucets, toilets, and disposals for leaks, wear, and shutoff condition.
• Water pressure — chronically high pressure quietly shortens the life of everything.
• Signs of hidden leaks: meter movement, stains, damp cabinets.
• Washing machine hoses and other quiet flood risks.

When an inspection earns its keep

• Buying or selling a home — plumbing surprises are negotiation surprises.
• An older home you’ve just moved into, with unknown pipe history.
• Before a remodel, so plans account for what’s really in the walls.
• A rental or property you manage and can’t watch daily.

What you should walk away with

A straight list: what’s fine, what’s wearing, and what needs attention now — with honest priorities, not a sales pitch. JB Plumbing currently offers complimentary home inspections of your fixtures and appliances, no obligation — just expert eyes on your plumbing before problems pick their own timing.