A well-maintained plumbing system ensures you have access to clean water. 
A plumbing inspection by a professional is recommended to ensure you continue to have access to top-quality water. Regular inspections offer several benefits, not least of which is a lower risk of significant plumbing emergencies. A simple thing like a plumbing inspection can help to prevent a multitude of issues, as even a small leak can cause damage to your property.
Compared to fifty years ago, plumbing inspections are much less intrusive. There’s no digging, and modern technology such as flexible, waterproof, fiber-optic cameras used by Bert Norman Plumbing means that it’s possible to find any potential issues within your plumbing system quickly. If you’re worried about the intrusiveness of any inspections, a friendly Jacksonville, FL plumber from Bert Norman can put you at ease, and discuss any services that you require.
Plumbing inspections are a preventative measure that should be regularly carried out by a licensed plumber to ensure that a plumbing system is working as it should and that no plumbing issues present will cause more significant problems down the line. It’s not just about finding leaking pipes, systems are checked for several complications.
Jacksonville, FL plumbing inspectors will undertake the following:
- Drain inspections
- Kitchen plumbing inspections, including water flow and clog checks
- Bathroom plumbing inspections, including running toilets
- Mainline plumbing inspections, including clog checks using a drain camera
- Drain line plumbing inspections
- Water pressure checks
- Fixtures, supply lines, and drain water flow checks
- Old pipe inspections
- Washing appliance checks
- Air filtration system checks
- Shut off valve inspections
As the saying goes, prevention is better than a cure, and a comprehensive plumbing inspection by a Jacksonville, FL plumber offers many advantages. Detecting a problem before it becomes a severe issue is a less expensive way to ensure the following:
- Improved Water Flow
Regularly maintained plumbing systems would typically be free of leaks, deposit buildups that may cause clogs, and other plumbing issues, thereby enabling your water flow to operate at peak level consistently. Preventative maintenance inspections by a plumber will clear any buildups that could cause slower water flow and improve water flow in systems that previously fell into disrepair.
- Reduced Water Bills
The water wasted by leaking pipes, running toilets, and washing appliances, will result in higher utility bills. A comprehensive inspection undertaken by a professional plumber will highlight any plumbing issues and fix the root cause of any wastage. This lowers your water bill to a level appropriate to water you’re typically using day-to-day in your Jacksonville, FL home.
- Longer Lifespan of Plumbing Systems
Regular inspections help your pipes to be leak-free and clog-free, which in turn makes them longer lasting. There’s no additional stress on your plumbing system, as pipes are not supporting the weight or destructive effect of mineral deposits and clogs. Detecting problems in their early stages prevents mineral deposits from having long-term effects on your plumbing system. A plumber can also improve the lifespan of water heaters and fixtures other than pipes.
- Fewer Repairs
Expensive plumbing repairs are often the result of smaller issues left unattended. Regular maintenance helps to reduce the likelihood of more costly repairs, as minor clogs and leaking pipes will be fixed in their infancy during plumbing inspections. Before they cause any real damage, Bert Norman Plumbing can highlight and remove any issues that could warrant more substantial repairs in the future.
- Fewer Plumbing Emergencies
The root cause of most plumbing emergencies is the buildup of hidden problems. Clogged drains that cause flooding can be devastatingly destructive, causing water leaks through ceilings that may affect electrics and damp carpets that need professional attention to clean thoroughly. They’re not only expensive to fix, considering all of the associated damages they can cause, they’re also inconvenient. The preventative nature of plumbing inspections helps to avoid situations like these.
- Increased Efficiency
An expert plumber can not only point out any problem areas within your existing system, but they can upgrade faulty fixtures to newer technology that can increase the efficiency of your home. More modern fixtures will improve water flow, and they can help your home to consume less energy, making your home more efficient.
- Healthier Water System
Ensuring a water tank is kept clean, and that pipes are free of mineral buildup will ensure that water quality is the best that it can be for your area. A plumbing inspection can eliminate any bacteria that can harm your health and remove the likelihood of standing water becoming a breeding ground for mold. Getting a plumbing service provider to inspect your water tanks, conduct checks, and implement minor fixes can go a long way to creating a water supply that’s healthy to drink.
- Better Air Quality
A knock-on effect that a leak from a faucet, pipe, or other fixture in your home can have on your home is that it increases the presence of mold and mildew. Mold likes to live in damp conditions and standing water caused by leaks are a prime breeding ground for it. Mold and mildew can hurt air quality in homes and be especially problematic for anyone that has asthma or other lung conditions. A plumbing company can improve the air quality in your home by fixing any leaks that are causing mold or mildew.
- Safer Home
Regular inspections of plumbing fixtures can avoid potentially harmful accidents. Ill-maintained water heaters experiencing excess pressure can cause scalding hot steam and water. Regularly maintaining your plumbing and water heating systems will make your home much safer.
Conclusion
It’s better to be proactive when it comes to your home’s plumbing than be reactive when a large-scale accident occurs. It’s much cheaper to employ a licensed, bonded, and insured plumber from Bert Norman’s Plumbing to undertake regular inspections than it is to hire a plumber to fix a large-scale problem caused by a slab leak, malfunctioning water heater, or a clogged drain.