Month: July 2021

According to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, home inspectors are required to inspect the plumbing.  There are two building practices related to plumbing pipes and insulation that are helpful for inspectors to know about for performing home inspections: All pipes located in exterior walls should be insulated. All hot and cold water supply pipes should be insulated. … Continue reading Inspecting Pipes in Exterior Walls and Pipe Insulation

Septic system maintenance is not complicated, and it does not need to be expensive. Upkeep comes down to four key elements: Inspect and Pump Frequently Use Water Efficiently Properly Dispose of Waste Maintain Your Drainfield Inspect and Pump Frequently The average household septic system should be inspected at least every three years by a septic… Continue reading How to Care for Your Septic System

It’s a cold morning, and you’re ready for a hot shower. But it seems to take forever until the water warms up. If you have a very large home, then the culprit could belong to pipe lengths between the water heater (usually in the basement) and the bathroom (master baths are usually on the upper… Continue reading All About Plumbing