We also do pre-purchase plumbing inspections for buyers. A general home inspector looks at plumbing for a few minutes. We spend the time to check the service line material, the sewer, the water heater and the piping in a house you are about to spend a lot of money on.
Good reasons to schedule an inspection
- You have never had the water heater flushed
- You do not know where the main shutoff is or whether it works
- You are buying a home built before 1970
- The house has been vacant, or you just moved in
- You have a finished basement and want to know it will stay dry
- The previous owner did their own plumbing
- You are converting a basement or attic and want to know what the plumbing can support
What a maintenance visit covers
Water heater flush and check
Draining sediment from the tank, testing the relief valve, checking the anode rod and venting, and noting the age and condition so replacement is planned rather than forced.
Shutoff valve check
Exercising the main valve and every fixture stop. A valve that will not close is a repair waiting to become a flood, and we replace the ones that fail.
Supply line and fixture inspection
Braided connectors, toilet supplies, dishwasher and ice maker lines, faucet bases and traps checked for weeping and corrosion.
Pressure test and regulator check
Measuring street pressure at a hose bib. High pressure shortens the life of every fixture and appliance in the house and is fixed with a pressure-reducing valve.
Sump pump and drain test
Running the sump pump and backup, checking the check valve, and running each drain to catch slow lines before they back up.
Pre-purchase inspection
Service line material, interior piping, water heater, visible drain and sewer condition, and a written summary of what to expect to spend and when.
How a maintenance visit works
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Schedule a convenient time
Maintenance is planned work, so you pick the day.
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Full walk-through
Basement to top floor, every fixture, every visible pipe, water heater and pumps.
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Plain-language summary
What is fine, what to watch, and what should be fixed now, each with a by-the-job price if you want it done.
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Repairs on the same visit when you want them
Small items like a failed stop valve or a worn supply line are usually handled right then from the van.
Why Master’s Plumbing
Why maintenance with Master's Plumbing pays off
- Catch weeping lines and failing valves before they flood
- Water heater flushed and checked so it lasts
- Written summary you can plan a budget around
- Pre-purchase inspections from a licensed plumber, not a generalist
- No pressure to fix anything that does not need it
Maintenance across North Jersey
Master’s Plumbing is based in Roselle and provides plumbing maintenance & inspections throughout Union County, Essex County, Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County. Not sure if we cover your town? Call and ask, or check the full service area.
