A plumbing inspection in Austell is a plumber's check of the water heater, supply and drain pipe, gas piping if you ask, valves and fixtures, with optional video of the sewer line. It is a good step before buying an older house or planning a remodel. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Austell.
Austell is an old railroad and springs town in south Cobb, and its housing reflects it: the median home dates to 1993, but about 40.6% were built before 1980. Expect a mix of newer plastic piping and older lines with repairs from several decades. The City of Austell runs its own water system, buying treated water from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, and maintains more than 51 miles of sanitary sewer. Many homes with an Austell mailing address in unincorporated south Cobb are on Cobb County Water System instead, so check the water bill before you assume who the utility is. Gas is different here too: the Austell Gas System, not Atlanta Gas Light, serves the city.
How to prepare
- Settle on the goal first, whether that is a purchase, a sale, a remodel or a nagging leak
- Choose whether the main drain should be filmed
- Open up the crawl space, attic hatch and the space under sinks
- Request records on the water heater, past leaks and any sewer repairs
- Read the general home inspection report and mark every plumbing note
- Schedule with room to spare before any contract date
Symptoms worth pointing out
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Rusty or brown water from the hot side | Water heater tank corrosion or sediment |
| Brown water from every tap | Old galvanized supply pipe rusting inside |
| Sewer smell indoors | Dry trap, failed seal or vent issue |
| Smell near the outdoor cleanout | Cracked or blocked lateral |
| Damp spot on a ceiling or subfloor | Leaking supply line, drain joint or wax ring |
| Musty smell in a crawl space | Slow drip from a drain or supply joint |
| Weak shower pressure | Clogged aerators, a failing regulator or narrowed old pipe |
| Banging when a faucet shuts off | Water hammer from high pressure or loose pipe |
What goes into the quote
- A missing or buried cleanout that slows the camera work
- The number of baths, kitchens and laundry hookups
- Adding video of the sewer lateral to the walk-through
- Extras such as a meter leak test, pressure reading or gas line check
- The level of documentation you want, from verbal notes to a written summary with photos
- How easy it is to reach the piping, from open basements to tight crawl spaces
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