Plumbing Inspections

Typically 1-3 hours for a single-family home in LA or OC. The full inspection covers: water supply (main shutoff function, supply piping condition, pressure test), drain-waste-vent system (visible piping, slopes, venting), water heater (age, condition, code compliance, T&P valve operation), all fixtures (proper function, leak check, code compliance), gas piping if accessible, sewer line camera scope, and any visible signs of past or current water damage. We take photos and document each finding.

Yes — sewer line camera scope footage is provided to you on a USB drive or via cloud share within 24-48 hours of the inspection. The video shows the full main sewer line from the cleanout to the city connection (or septic), flagged with footage markers at any defect (root intrusion, belly, offset, crack, or aged pipe condition). For real estate transactions this video is the primary documentation buyers and inspectors use to negotiate repair credits.

For homes older than 30-40 years or any home with mature trees near the sewer line, yes — almost always. Hidden sewer defects are the most expensive single plumbing surprise after closing on a SoCal home; a full sewer replacement runs $8K-$30K depending on length, depth, and access. A $200-400 sewer scope before closing is cheap insurance. For brand-new construction the value is lower; for resale homes over 40 years old it's essential.

Yes — every inspection report includes pricing for the repair items we flag, broken into priority categories: critical (active leak, code violation, safety hazard), important (functional issue, near-end-of-life equipment), and recommended (cosmetic, efficiency upgrade, future replacement timing). For real estate transactions this gives the buyer or seller clear numbers for negotiation. CSLB #1081283 covers all the repair work if you decide to proceed.