Common Plumbing Problems Found During Inspections

When inspecting the plumbing in the house, a home inspector may run water in sinks and bathtubs, flush toilets and inspect the sump pump, to look at the type of water pipe (for insurance reasons), drain slope, proper “p” traps, proper venting and water pressure. Tub & shower surrounds, laundry connection and water heaters may also be inspected

This kitchen drain pipe has become separated, causing water to drain directly into the crawl space.

Galvanized water pipes rust from the inside out and will eventually leak. This is also an insurance issue.

These plumbing vents are not terminated to the outside, so toxic fumes and moisture are being released into the attic.

This main sewer line is pouring raw sewage into the crawl space.

The patched main sewer line has come apart, spilling sewage into the crawl space.

Here we see sewage leaking under a basement floor.

This is a typical water leak under a bathtub drain.

Here we see that a whirlpool pump is leaking.

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