Why Your Home Needs a Plumbing Inspection Before Selling
You love your Yorba Linda home, but you always knew it was more of a starter home. Now that your family is growing, you need something with an additional bedroom and a larger yard.
You’re trying to make sure you get everything done right before you put that “For Sale” sign on your front lawn. After all, in a competitive market, you want your home to stand out with a guaranteed move-in ready appeal.
When you’re preparing to sell (or buy) your home, a plumbing inspection is a necessary step to find and fix any hidden issues before you start talking to any potential buyers. Here’s everything you need to know about plumbing inspections.
What Does a Plumbing Inspection Look Like?
A normal pre-market home inspector might take a look at your faucets and drains or for any major leaks, but a plumbing inspection from a licensed plumber is the only way to prove that your entire plumbing system is in good working order.
Your plumber will look at all interior and exterior plumbing systems, including the sewage lines. They’ll inspect all the faucets, drains, sinks, showers, and toilets. Your plumber will also check to see if any appliances, such as the water heater, need any maintenance and search for any leaks or compromised piping.
Once the inspection is complete, your plumber will tell you any areas of concern so they can be fixed before you get the first offer.
Why is a Plumbing Inspection important?
Today’s buyers are looking to buy homes where the plumbing and sewer lines are in near-mint condition. A well-kept home will treat you well, and that’s what buyers are looking for. Getting an inspection ahead of time will alert you to any problems that need to be fixed before you list your property for sale.
Plumbing inspections and repairs done prior to selling can be a big negotiation piece for buyers as well. If you are between two different homes, and one has had a plumbing inspection and repairs completed already and the other hasn’t, which house would you be more likely to choose?
Barker and Sons Is Here to Help
From moving out of one home and into the next, Barker and Sons is here to help keep your plumbing running smoothly. With a pre-listing plumbing inspection, we can help make your home the most desirable piece of property in the neighborhood.
And when it comes to inspecting your new home before (or after) you buy it, or installing new toilets, we’ve got you covered. We’re not just here to do a job. We’re here to build a lasting relationship so you know exactly who you can rely on, from routine inspections to the worst of plumbing disasters. Our technicians are standing by to take your call today.
