You’ve found the perfect home for your family in a beautiful Etobicoke neighbourhood. You’re all ready to put in an offer, and to make it more attractive to the sellers, you’re even willing to remove almost all the conditions. However, moving into your new Etobicoke home without any kind of inspection may not be the best idea. One of the most important inspections you could have on your new home is a plumbing inspection – and here’s why:
Find Hidden Pipe Leaks
This is one of the most important areas to inspect when looking at buying a home, as pipe leaks can mean there are a variety of other major issues with the plumbing. Additionally, leaky pipes can eventually lead to mould, mildew and water damage building up in the home. Having this inspection done can make sure you’re aware of any issues before closing on the home.
Checking Sewer Lines Before Buying a Home
The main sewer line is the connection from your home to the source of water from the city. Many times, previous homeowners will not even know about issues with their main sewer line connections, and some of the issues can end up being very costly for you, as the new owner. A full plumbing inspection will take a look at this area and make you aware of any issues you need to know about, and help prevent you from having to put a lot of money into fixing issues with a home you just moved into.
Safe & Clean Water Inspections
Another big component of the plumbing inspection is checking the quality of the water itself. Your family will be drinking and using the water, so if it’s unsafe in any way, you need to address that. For example, any discoloration in the water should be investigated further. There could be a few reasons the water is discoloured – ranging from serious to just a temporary flow of dirty water coming through the pipes. A licensed plumber will be able to determine why it’s happening and how to fix it.
Issues with the Toilets
Another area a licensed plumber will look at is the toilets in the home. No one wants to have a leaking toilet in a home they just moved into, so this is an important area to be checked out. For example, if the toilet is not securely attached to the floor, it can be because there is floor damage underneath. Many homeowners will just replace the flooring when they’ve had a toilet leak, which actually can make the situation worse.
Contact D. Jason Plumbing today.
Purchasing your forever home for your family in Etobicoke is a really exciting time, and plumbing inspections can save you from major headaches so you can really enjoy your time in your new home. If a plumbing inspection comes back with a few issues, it doesn’t mean you have to buy a whole new house or withdraw your offer on your home. Finding out these issues just gives you a better idea of what issues you may need to fix, and makes you aware of any big issues you’ll need to address.
To schedule a plumbing inspection for your dream home, contact D. Jason Plumbing today!