An Annual-Style Plumbing Checkup—Without the Monthly or Annual Membership.
For a one-time price of $190, we walk through the visible and readily accessible plumbing in your home, test key items, photograph notable conditions, and explain what is working, what should be monitored, what can be planned for, and what deserves attention now. There is no automatic renewal, no membership to cancel, and no obligation to hire us for repairs.
A detailed plumbing-health walkthrough
The exact checklist varies with the home's plumbing systems and what is safely accessible. We do not disturb finished surfaces or represent this as a municipal code inspection, real-estate home inspection, or guarantee that no concealed defect exists.
Water pressure & main controls
- Check static water pressure at an appropriate hose bibb or test point
- Note unusually high or low pressure and discuss likely causes
- Visually inspect the pressure-reducing valve (PRV), when present and accessible
- Locate and exercise the main water shutoff when reasonable and safe to do so
- Check accessible fixture shutoff valves for obvious corrosion, leakage, or poor condition
- Look for signs of pressure-related stress such as noisy piping, leaking supply connectors, or recurring fixture issues
Toilets, faucets & fixtures
- Dye-test toilets for silent tank-to-bowl leaks when appropriate
- Check toilet fill valves, flappers/seals, handles, tank water level, and visible supply connections
- Check around toilet bases for movement, staining, or signs that may justify further evaluation
- Inspect faucets and exposed fixture connections for drips, loose components, corrosion, and restricted flow
- Check accessible aerators and discuss cleaning when mineral buildup is contributing to low flow
- Inspect tub/shower trim and visible plumbing for leakage or obvious deterioration
Water heater maintenance & safety checks
- Inspect accessible hot/cold connections, shutoffs, drain valve, T&P valve/discharge piping, and surrounding area
- Check for visible corrosion, moisture, tank leakage, or signs of past leakage
- Review approximate age, model/serial information, and manufacturer warranty considerations when available
- Check expansion tank condition/placement where one is installed and applicable
- Include one qualifying water-heater maintenance service: either a standard tank flush when the drain valve is serviceable, or a tankless descale when service valves are installed and usable
- Confirm the heater is safely accessible and that its condition, service history, water conditions, and manufacturer guidance support the included maintenance
- Review temperature setting and obvious venting/combustion concerns on gas units without representing this as a full combustion analysis
Leaks, drains & exposed piping
- Inspect under accessible sinks and vanities for active leaks, staining, corrosion, and deteriorated tubular drain parts
- Check visible supply connectors at sinks, toilets, washing machines, and other accessible fixtures
- Look for slow-drain symptoms, recurring backup history, or drain connections that may need deeper evaluation
- Inspect visible water and drain piping in basements, utility rooms, garages, and other accessible areas
- Check hose bibbs/spigots for visible leakage and basic operation
- Check garbage disposal and accessible sink drainage for leakage, loose connections, or obvious installation concerns
Crawlspace / basement / utility-area walkthrough
- Inspect accessible crawlspace or basement plumbing for active leaks and visible moisture patterns
- Look for corroded, unsupported, damaged, or aging accessible piping that deserves attention
- Check visible drain piping for leakage, unusual sagging, or obvious support concerns
- Note standing water or moisture that may come from plumbing or may require evaluation by another trade
- Photograph notable plumbing conditions when useful for the homeowner's records
- Identify accessible shutoffs and key plumbing components so the homeowner knows where they are
Preventive-maintenance review
- Discuss aging supply connectors, shutoff valves, water heaters, and other failure-prone components before they become emergencies
- Review any recurring leaks, pressure problems, noises, odors, or drainage symptoms the homeowner has noticed
- Flag items that are maintenance opportunities versus items that actually need repair
- Explain what can reasonably wait, what should be monitored, and what deserves prompt attention
- Provide recommendations without treating a maintenance visit as an excuse to replace working plumbing unnecessarily
Clear findings and an estimate—without a sales pitch.
We explain whether a condition needs attention now, should be planned for, or can simply be monitored. When a repair is recommended, we can provide an upfront estimate. You decide whether and when the work is performed.
There is no obligation to approve repairs, and the inspection is not used as a reason to replace plumbing that is still working properly.
Same-visit savings
20% off eligible minor repairs
If a specific concern requires additional diagnostic work, the diagnostic fee is reduced because the plumber is already at your home. We explain the reduced charge and receive your approval before beginning.
When an eligible minor repair is approved and completed during the inspection visit, you receive 20% off our normal repair price. We can offer that savings because the technician is already at your home and has completed the evaluation, reducing the travel and diagnostic time required for a separate appointment.
Applies only to eligible minor repairs completed during the original inspection visit. Water-heater replacement, sewer or underground work, repiping, remodel work, major repairs, special-order materials and other separately quoted projects are excluded. Cannot be combined with other promotions.
Additional maintenance or diagnostic work is quoted separately.
One qualifying water-heater maintenance service is included: either a standard tank flush when the existing drain valve is serviceable, or a tankless descale when service isolation valves are installed and usable. The heater must be safely accessible, and its condition and manufacturer guidance must support the maintenance. Additional water heaters, unavailable or inoperable service valves, and equipment in attics, crawlspaces, or other difficult-access locations may involve an additional charge, which we explain before beginning. If a concern requires additional diagnostic work, the diagnostic fee is reduced because the plumber is already onsite; the reduced charge is explained before work begins. Sewer-camera work, leak locating, repairs, materials, and invasive testing are quoted separately when appropriate.
Straightforward plumbing help from people who love what they do.
We love what we do, and The Classic Plumbing Inspection is our way of helping homeowners better understand their plumbing before a small concern becomes an expensive surprise.
For one straightforward price, we inspect the visible and readily accessible plumbing in your home, explain what we find, and provide a Plumbing Health Report with photos that belongs to you.
There is no monthly payment, annual contract, or automatic renewal. If we find something, we’ll tell you whether it needs attention now, should be planned for, or can simply be monitored. We can provide an upfront estimate, but you are never obligated to hire us for the repair. You’re welcome to think it over, get another opinion, or address it whenever the time is right.
Save 20% on eligible repairs while we’re there
If we find an eligible minor repair and you choose to have it completed during the inspection visit, you’ll receive 20% off our normal service price. We can offer this savings because our plumber is already at your home, has inspected the plumbing, and has identified the problem—reducing the travel and diagnostic time required for a separate service appointment.
The discount applies to eligible minor repairs completed during the original inspection visit. Water-heater replacements, sewer or underground work, repiping, remodel work, major repairs, special-order materials, and other separately quoted projects are excluded.
If you find the inspection helpful, we would be glad to return next year. Comparing your new inspection with the previous report can help identify changes in water pressure, developing leaks, corrosion, and aging components. But you decide each year whether another inspection makes sense.
We’re not trying to keep you tied to our company. We would rather be helpful, do good work, and earn the opportunity to return every time you choose to call.
The Classic Plumbing Inspection — $190 once. No membership required.