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An informed buyer always checks the specs before purchasing a computer. Similarly, what’s under the hood of a car matters just as much as its appearance. The same goes for homebuyers; checking the plumbing system is crucial before committing to a purchase.
Buying a house is a significant investment, and it is wise to inspect its plumbing system to avoid costly repairs later. A house may seem like an asset, but unforeseen issues, especially plumbing, can become a liability. Imagine facing problems like low water pressure, blocked drains, a leaking water heater, or hidden leaks throughout the house. These are just a few issues that can surface, and there could be even more severe problems lurking in the sewer system.
Inspect the property’s plumbing thoroughly to get the most value for your money. Look into the sewer and drainage lines, water heater pipes, and other plumbing fixtures. Learn about the water pressure in the neighbourhood, test the water pipes, and check appliances like the garbage disposal and washing machine. Ensure the water heater is functioning correctly. Are you getting hot or cold water? It’s crucial to know if there are any plumbing issues before finalising the purchase.
Spotting plumbing problems early can save you time and money. Plumbing systems are among the costliest parts of homeownership to repair and maintain. Ensure you check for leaks and pipe damage and whether all drains are clear. These simple checks can prevent more significant problems down the line.
To avoid unexpected plumbing issues, have a professional plumbing inspection before buying your new home. Our experts at Gold Coast Plumbing Company are here to help with a comprehensive inspection checklist.
For most people, buying a house will be the biggest purchase they will ever make. It’s stressful, and it is easy to miss some essential things when inspecting what could be your new home. The last thing you need is unexpected plumbing expenses to make the enjoyment of buying a new home come crashing down.
340 Litres PER PERSON/DAY
While the exact number varies from area to area and season to season, the average daily water usage is around 340 litres per person or 900 litres per household.
MORE THAN 25% of the average daily water used comes from flushing the toilet
AROUND 14% is caused by leaking pipes
Even someone with no plumbing experience can often identify potential problems with a home plumbing system. You need to know what to look for.
Flush every toilet in the house. While it is flushing, ensure it drains properly and has no visible leakage. If you have the opportunity, you can also remove the top of the cistern to see whether the inner working appears in good condition.
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Find the home hot water system and look it over for signs of corrosion. Using the outlet on the side, run some water and ensure that hot water comes out. Ask the house’s current owner when the hot water system was last serviced.
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Run all showers to ensure adequate water pressure. Low pressure can indicate a more significant issue, such as an unseen leak or clog. While there, ensure that all water drains freely and that no water leaks from the fixtures.
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It’s not a pleasant job, but it is essential to get underneath the house to check for signs of leaks or water damage. Since most of a house’s plumbing is located underneath, doing this will allow you to catch any plumbing issues you might have missed in your initial inspections.
Size does matter! OK, maybe not length, but definitely girth. Check that your prospective new home has pipes of the correct size installed. If the pipes are too small, the water pressure will be lower, which could increase the potential for damage in the future. In most cases, you will want the pipes to be 3/4” from the water source to the home and 1/2” or larger from sinks and taps.
Check for obvious signs of overflowing water at overflow relief gullies, surcharging or gurgling, and smells from the drains, which indicate a potential blockage or problem with drain pipes.
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Moving to a new house is not easy. But with our plumbing services, we can care for your plumbing systems and needs while you focus on other essential aspects of your life. Please leave us your graded plumbing inspection checklist.
We’ll address any significant problems concerning your plumbing systems, such as the water supply, hot water systems, water heaters and shutoff valves, walls and ceilings for unnoticed signs of a water leak, and more. If you need to repair or fix a poor installation of new hot water systems, unblock clogged pipes, gas fitting and more, rely only on the highly recommended professional plumber.
Reach out to us! We can also perform regular plumbing inspections. Our plumbing inspections include your sewer line, septic tank system, bathroom and kitchen sink drain or drainage system, water heater, water lines, weak water pressure and water flow, loose fittings and your overall plumbing systems and drain connections; you can rely on us to help you see and fix what’s beyond the visible signs.
Infographic provided by:
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SOURCE:
https://www.rwcc.nsw.gov.au/save-water/average-water-use
