Buying, selling or just tired of surprises? We inspect supply lines, drains, fixtures, water heater, pressure and shutoffs, then hand you a plain-English report with what's urgent and what can wait.
You get a flat-rate quote before we touch anything, and the service call is waived when you move forward with the repair. Family owned since 2010, 37+ years of hands-on experience behind every job.
Plumbing Inspections in Escalon, Modesto & the 209 & 350
Most plumbing problems are invisible until they are expensive. An inspection by a licensed plumber is how you find out what your system is actually doing before it decides to tell you at 6 AM on a holiday weekend.
We test supply lines, drains, fixtures, shutoff valves, water pressure, the pressure regulator, the water heater and visible piping, then hand you a photo report that separates what needs attention now from what can be budgeted for later. CA Lic. #953726.
When a Plumbing Inspection Is the Right Call
An inspection pays for itself in any of these situations.
Buying a home: so you learn about the sewer line and the 22-year-old water heater before you own them.
Selling a home: fix what an inspector would flag, on your schedule and at your price.
Planning a kitchen or bath remodel: confirm the existing supply and drain lines can carry the new fixtures.
You do not know the age or condition of the system: the most common reason homeowners call us for one.
Mature trees over the sewer lateral: roots find joints, and a camera confirms it before a backup does.
Rental or investment property: documented condition protects you and your tenants.
Why This Is Not the Same as a Home Inspection
A general home inspector looks at plumbing among two dozen other systems, visually and briefly. We are licensed plumbers, and we test. Pressure gets measured against a gauge. Angle stops get operated. Drains get run under load. The water heater gets evaluated on age, anode condition, venting and connections.
That difference is why plumbing issues so often surface after a clean general inspection. If plumbing is the thing you are worried about, have a plumber look at it.
A More Thorough Inspection With Camera Technology
For any home built before 1980, or any property with established trees near the sewer path, add a camera inspection of the main line. It is the only way to see cracked clay, offset joints, root intrusion or a bellied section, and it converts the biggest unknown in the house into a picture.
You watch the screen with us. Nothing gets diagnosed off camera and described to you secondhand.
How Often and What You Get
Every two years suits most homes, annually for properties over 40 years old, on well water, with a history of main line trouble, or with a tankless unit. Your report includes photos, findings ranked by urgency, water heater age and expected remaining life, measured pressure, and a plain-English explanation of anything we flagged.
Call 209.838.1000 to schedule an inspection in Escalon, Modesto, Turlock, Riverbank, Oakdale, Ripon, Manteca, Lathrop or Salida.
Questions We Get
Plumbing Inspections FAQ
Is this the same as a home inspection?
No. A general inspector glances at plumbing; we're licensed plumbers testing the system in depth.
Should I add a sewer camera?
On any home built before 1980, yes. Main line surprises are the expensive kind.
How often should I have my plumbing inspected?
Every two years for most homes, and annually for older properties, well water, tankless units or a history of main line problems.
What do you actually check?
Supply lines, drains, fixtures, shutoff valves, water pressure and regulator, water heater condition and age, visible piping and accessible connections.
How long does an inspection take?
Usually one to two hours for a single-family home, longer if we add a sewer camera run.
Do I get a written report?
Yes, with photos and findings ranked by urgency, so you can act on what matters and plan for the rest.
Is an inspection worth it before buying?
It is the cheapest information you will buy in the whole transaction. A sewer line or slab leak found before closing is a negotiating point instead of your problem.
Can you inspect a commercial property?
Yes, including restaurants, offices and multi-unit buildings across the 209 & 350.
Burst pipe, sewer backup, or no hot water? Tell us what's happening and we'll get a licensed plumber moving. Emergency repairs get priority scheduling across the 209 & 350.
