Purchasing a new home is an exciting, new venture. Amongst the excitement and anticipation to move in, there is normally a long checklist of ‘to do’s’. One item that recommended to be on this checklist, is booking in a thorough check of the homes plumbing. Plumbing problems can go unnoticed and cause costly issues after you have moved in. Having a professional plumber visually inspect for plumbing checks can identify small issues before they become major plumbing issues.
Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas are your local experts in all areas of residential and commercial plumbing and are happy to perform a plumbing check of your new home. Whether a home built brand new or the purchase of an existing home, we can give you peace of mind that the plumbing is in good working order in your new home.
Read below to learn more about the plumbing checks to perform to identify any potential plumbing issues in your home including:
- Water pooling in your garden
- Peeling or bubbling paint on walls in your home
- Hot Water System Inspection
Water pooling in your garden
A strong indication of a water leakage is water pooling in certain areas of your garden, that won’t dry up and are recurring. Excess water pooling usually indicates a leak in the sewer line coming from your home. Swampy patches in your grass or garden beds, or areas where the grass or plants look particularly green are usually the areas to inspect first.
Peeling or bubbling paint on walls in your home
Inside your home, the biggest indicator of leaking pipes is water damage to your walls. Peeling and bubbling paint and rust spreading over metal door frames is your first sign that the pipes are leaking water into the wall cavity. You should also inspect the inside of cabinets and cupboards in the kitchen and bathrooms to check for water damage. This will usually be picked up in your house inspection, however cheap patch up jobs can hide the damage behind the wall. If your wall plaster or surface feels damp to touch, comes off in your hands or is bubbling away on the surface, call your plumber to inspect the pipes for a leak.
Water System Inspection
Check your water heater for year of manufacture and any signs of damage from the outside. Water heaters and their elements can be costly to repair or replace so frequent checks are essential. If you live in an area that experiences ‘hard water’, the elements and fixtures can corrode quickly so if your hot water is limited or the heater shows signs of damage or significant age, it’s best to call your plumber to assess before it ends up costly you significantly.
Call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas to arrange a plumbing inspection for your home
The team at Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas have over 40 years’ experience in inspecting, maintaining and repairing plumbing in the South West. If you have just bought a new property, or believe your plumbing could benefit from a check-up, call Mainline Plumbing and Cheap Hot Water and Gas today in Bunbury on 9791 1608 or in Busselton on 9759 1317.