{"product_id":"pre-purchase-plumbing-inspection","title":"Pre-Purchase Plumbing Inspection","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePre-Purchase Plumbing Property Inspection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a property can come with hidden plumbing problems that are easily missed during a standard building inspection. Our \u003cstrong\u003ePre-Purchase Plumbing Property Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a more detailed look at the condition and performance of the property's plumbing before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe test accessible plumbing systems, check for signs of leakage or moisture, assess water pressure and inspect common problem areas that can result in expensive repairs after settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Pressure Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe test the property's incoming water pressure and check for excessively high or low pressure, pressure limiting valve issues and obvious supply concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Meter \u0026amp; Leak Check\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe check the water meter for signs of unexplained water usage that may indicate an active or concealed leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible wet areas, cabinetry, walls and plumbing locations are checked for moisture readings or visible signs that may indicate water leakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTap \u0026amp; Mixer Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible taps and mixers are operated and checked for leaks, poor flow, loose fittings, cartridge issues and general condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShower \u0026amp; Bath Plumbing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe check accessible showers, bath outlets and wastes for drainage performance, leakage and visible plumbing concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToilet Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToilets are checked for continual running, leaking, poor flushing, movement, damaged seals and other obvious faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasin, Sink \u0026amp; Laundry Checks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible wastes, traps, water connections, flexi hoses, isolation valves and cabinetry are inspected for leakage, corrosion or deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Water System Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe assess the visible condition and approximate age of the hot water system, including signs of corrosion, leakage, valve issues and potential replacement risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Pipework\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible water pipework is checked for corrosion, deterioration, previous repairs, unsupported pipework, leakage and other visible concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Valves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible isolation valves are checked for condition, leakage and obvious serviceability concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Water Hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible flexible hoses beneath sinks, basins and toilets are inspected for deterioration, corrosion or other warning signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe Also Check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the property and what is accessible at the time of inspection, we can also assess:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater flow at multiple fixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure fluctuations when multiple outlets are operating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal garden taps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaundry and washing machine connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDishwasher plumbing connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerator water connections where accessible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater filtration systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainwater tank plumbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank-to-house water supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible stormwater pits and drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownpipe discharge points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface drainage around the property\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of slow or poorly draining fixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGurgling drains or toilets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewer odours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible inspection openings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible sewer and waste pipework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of previous plumbing repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenovated bathrooms, kitchens and laundries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible non-compliant or unusual plumbing installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrosion around fittings and valves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of ageing copper, galvanised or other pipework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater staining inside cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvidence of previous water damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlumbing around sheds, granny flats or external structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral plumbing condition and likely future maintenance items\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlumbing Inspection Report Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the inspection, we provide a \u003cstrong\u003ewritten Pre-Purchase Plumbing Inspection Report\u003c\/strong\u003e outlining what was inspected and any issues identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe report can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater pressure test results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture findings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible leaks or suspected leakage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixture and toilet condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot water system condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible pipework concerns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrainage warning signs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStormwater observations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos of relevant defects or concerns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems requiring repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems requiring further investigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential replacement items\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriority or higher-risk plumbing concerns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended next steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere appropriate, JR Gas \u0026amp; Water can also provide pricing for identified plumbing repairs or recommend additional investigation before settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional CCTV Drain Inspection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor older properties, properties with large trees, recurring blocked drains, slow drainage or concerns about underground pipework, a \u003cstrong\u003eCCTV drain inspection can be added\u003c\/strong\u003e where suitable access is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA CCTV inspection may help identify:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree root intrusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCracked drainage pipework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroken or displaced drains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollapsed sections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant buildup or restrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeign objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing drainage systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreas requiring further investigation or repair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParticularly Recommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated plumbing inspection can be especially worthwhile when purchasing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenovated properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcreage properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomes surrounded by established trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestment properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperties with visible water damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomes with ageing hot water 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