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When should you carry out a plumbing inspection?

Knowing when to carry out a plumbing inspection is the first step in avoiding major drainage issues. Drain inspections will uncover problem area's before they become blockages. There are many instances when a plumbing or drain inspection is advisable, here we have listed just a few.

Suspected blocked drain

If the water in your sink, bath, or shower, the drains in your garden or around your property are slow to drain away your drain or pipes may be blocking . This blockage can occur for many reasons such as:

  • foreign objects being put down the drain,
  • fat, hair, or food scrap build up in the drain,
  • tree root intrusion - it only takes a small crack in your pipe to allow a tree root to grow into the drain in search of water.
  • the build-up of leaves, dirt or debris in the stormwater system.
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Renovations

If you have had major renovations to your home or business which have involved large vehicles, bobcats, cranes etc. Having this heavy machinery working around your property can damage or crush underground drains which is often not apparent until a blockage occurs much later.

Age

If your home or business is showing signs of age in the roofing and walls chances are this is also happening below ground in your sewer and drains. Deterioration from age, ground shifting and extended periods of dry weather are expected in drainage systems.

Your business relies on your drains

Hotels, restaurants, aged care facilities, schools and hospitals all cease to function and risk closure when affected by major drainage issues. If your business is reliant on a working sewage and drainage system carrying out regular plumbing inspections is essential. In this instance, we recommend routine inspections to avoid costly repairs or in extreme cases, shutdowns.

Plumbing Inspection Brisbane

These are just a sample of the reasons a plumbing inspection is a necessity to keep on top of your drain and sewer issues. If you would like more information on a drain inspection for your home or business give us a call at 0403 355 550 or complete our quote request form.

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