PLUMBING INSPECTIONS

A Plumbing Inspection is 
Good Preventative Maintenance & is essential for the Do-it-yourself renovator!

More homes are damaged by water than by fire so we offer you two different inspection programs specifically created for the Ottawa home owner or house flipper.

The Preventative Maintenance Plumbing Inspection is for the average home owner or someone considering buying or selling a home.

The DYI Plumbing Inspection is created for the do it yourself or house flipper to give them the knowledge they need to know before, during and at the end of a project. Especially since nothing increases the value (and desire) of a home quicker and most cost effectively than a renovated bathroom or kitchen. 

Preventative Maintenance Plumbing Inspection:

Do you really know what condition your plumbing is in? Although you may pay for a home inspection, this inspector is NOT a licensed plumber – he/she is only looking at the very basics. We complete the job where a home inspector leaves off. This is especially important when considering buying or selling your home.

Our Preventative Maintenance Plumbing Inspection includes:

• Testing of all plumbing fixtures for leaks
• Test drains for flow
• Visual inspection of the following
• • All plumbing pipes
  • Sump pumps
  • All plumbing fixtures
• Evaluate age and efficiency of all plumbing fixtures and equipment
• Safety check for potential hazards
• Valves tagged for easy recognition
• Testing of valves for proper operations
• Written report of all findings including
• • suggestions for upgrades if any
  • notice of potential problem
• Personal one on one consultation with our professional licensed plumber

NOTE: This inspection is highly recommended for new home owners or for those considering buying or selling their home. The inspection not only lets you know what you are getting into before you buy but it also gives you the professional consultation that can add real value to your home when trying to sell.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) Plumbing Inspection:

If you are a home renovator or into flipping homes our DIY Plumbing Inspection is ideal for the do it yourself (DIY) home renovator as it allows you to have your work inspected by a licensed and professional plumber before and after the work is completed.

Our Plumbing Inspection DIY Program includes:

• Pre-consultation Inspection of your plans BEFORE you start renovating. Including
• • Private one on one consultation with a professional & experienced licensed plumber
  • what permits you need to obtain (if any)
  • review of your materials & fixtures
  • review of the premises
  • assessing if the work will meet all mandatory building and plumbing codes.
  • assessment of what segments need to be completed by a licensed tradesman

• Post Inspection of your work BEFORE you begin finishing floors and walls. This includes:
• • Private one on one consultation with a professional & experienced licensed plumber
  • Assessing the work to assure it meets all mandatory building & plumbing code
  • Testing drains for flow
  • Checking for possible leaks or poor connections
  • Pressure testing if needed
  • Notification of any work that has to be redone or changed to meet mandatory requirement

• Final Inspection (optional) of completed work and finished fixture installation. This includes:
• • Private one on one consultation with a professional & experienced licensed plumber
  • Assessing the finished work
  • Testing drains for flow
  • Checking for possible leaks or poor connections
  • Notification of any work that has to be redone or changed to meet mandatory requirement

NOTE : This inspection is highly recommended for the DIY house flipper who is on a tight budget and an even tighter deadline. Mistakes made during the process can cost you hundreds and even thousands of dollars in materials not to mention time delays that cost you even more money.  Since many DIY projects that go over budget are due to expensive errors that have to be redone you can save yourself those costly mistakes by doing it right the first time.

To book your plumbing inspection (either the Preventative Maintenance or the Do It Yourself) just call our office during business hours and our customer service agent will be happy to assist you.

OTTAWA WEST 613-825-3427

OTTAWA CENTRAL 613-224-0041

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