Inspections & remodels
Whole-home plumbing inspection
A plumbing inspection is a licensed plumber's check of the supply piping, drains, water heater, shutoffs and fixtures, with a written report. It goes deeper on plumbing than a general home inspection, and can add a sewer camera inspection.
- Cause diagnosed first
- Written price before work
- Permits pulled where required
- Clean-up included
General home inspectors cover a lot of ground, so plumbing gets a quick look. A plumber's inspection identifies pipe materials (including polybutylene and galvanized), tests shutoffs and pressure, checks the water heater install against current code, and looks for active leaks.
It's most useful before buying an older home, before a renovation, or when you've just moved in and want to know what you've got.
Whole-Home Plumbing Inspection at a glance
- What it is
- A plumbing inspection is a licensed plumber's check of the supply piping, drains, water heater, shutoffs and fixtures, with a written report.
- Service category
- Inspections & remodels
- Where
- 19 towns across the Charlotte metro (NC and York County, SC)
- Urgent service
- Scheduled service — call if water is actively leaking.
- Pricing
- Written price after diagnosis, before any work starts.
Signs you need plumbing inspection help
- Buying a home built before about 1995
- Planning a kitchen or bath remodel
- Just moved in
- Recurring small plumbing problems
The visit
What the visit involves
- 1
Walk-through
Supply and drain materials, visible piping, crawl space or basement.
- 2
Tests
Static water pressure, shutoff operation, fixture drainage, leak check at the meter.
- 3
Water heater
Age, venting, relief valve and installation details.
- 4
Written report
Photos, priorities and what can wait. Sewer camera add-on available.
What affects the cost
We don't publish flat prices for work that depends on what we find. These are the things that move the number — you'll get a written price before any work starts.
- Home size and number of fixtures
- Crawl space or attic access
- Sewer camera add-on
- Report detail needed for a transaction
Whole-Home Plumbing Inspection: common questions
Is a plumbing inspection different from a home inspection?
Yes. A home inspector covers the whole house at a general level. A plumber tests and identifies plumbing components in more depth and can camera the sewer line.
What does a plumbing inspection include?
Identifying supply and drain pipe materials, checking for active leaks, testing water pressure and shutoff valves, checking fixture drainage, and evaluating the water heater's age and installation, with a written report. A sewer camera inspection can be added.
How long does a plumbing inspection take?
Typically one to two hours for a single-family home, longer with a sewer camera inspection or difficult crawl-space access.
Service area
Whole-Home Plumbing Inspection across the Charlotte metro
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A single leak in otherwise sound pipe gets a spot repair.
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Water Heater Installation & Replacement
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Learn moreGet help with a plumbing inspection
Call for current availability — urgent leaks and backups are prioritized.