3 Plumbing Features to Check Before Buying a New Home Buying a new home is an exciting time, but it can also be a stressful time too. You’ve finally found the home of your dreams, you’ve made an offer, and the vendor has agreed to sell you their property. So what next? You need to order a home inspection. But even home inspections won’t show up some potential problems with the property’s plumbing, especially as each plumbing system may have its own specific issues. Don’t run the risk of having to call in an emergency plumber during the first few weeks in your new home; check out these three plumbing features before you sign on the dotted line.
Check the Main Sewer As a blockage in your sewer line will definitely need the services of an emergency plumber, Nelson Bay home buyers should consider having the sewer line between the property and the public sewer inspected. A plumber will be able to use a sewer camera to inspect the line to see if there are any areas of deterioration which may result in the line becoming blocked, or worse still, collapsing. Knowing the condition of your sewer will put your mind at rest that it’s not likely to need major repairs in the future, which could prove extremely expensive. And if you do find any minor issues, you can always negotiate a reduction in the price of the property. A simple camera inspection could save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars later on.
Inspect Water Heaters An average water heater should last about 10 years, depending on the quality of the water in your area, how often you use your heater, how well it’s maintained and how well it was installed in the first place.