Here is a guide to what inspection types we review during standard plumbing inspections Calgary property owners should be aware of:
Visual Inspection
Our expert plumber will begin their assessment by doing an initial walkthrough, similar to a detective, for a plumbing inspection. Calgary homeowners can anticipate their licensed plumber to patrol the home premises whilst carefully observing and carrying out a visual check on the various mechanisms by eyeballing all areas, especially those that are susceptible to developing more serious issues like sewer line and wastewater line damage. We’ll also carefully scan your drains and ensure they are functioning normally at full capacity including checking appliance connections that require water to run like your refrigerator, dishwater, and water heater, even Smart home approved ones. If a particularly concerning problem crops up, we’ll be sure to pay closer attention to that vulnerable area.
Inspecting the main shut-off valve
Think of this as the emergency button to your home’s water system. Also known as the water supply valve, the water shut-off valve is linked to your home's main water lines, including hot and cold. It’s typically used during a crisis, for example, a flash flood resulting from a heavy rainstorm, or if work is being done on your house. In the case of a flood, a pipe may crack or burst so it’s inevitable that you have to turn off the supply valve to stop the influx of water from flooding your home. During a plumbing inspection, Calgary clients can expect their professional plumber to conduct a thorough examination of this device including testing it out for any malfunction. It can normally be found in the basement which may require a replacement if it’s become faulty due to sticking, rusting, or the seal itself degrading.
