Plumbing Inspection in Lithia Springs, GA

Lithia Springs gave up its city charter in 2000 and is now an unincorporated community in northeastern Douglas County. The median home dates to 1987 and about 34.4% predate 1980, so older supply lines and drains turn up alongside newer plastic. The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA) provides water, chlorinated and drawn from the Dog River Reservoir, and its inventory found no lead service lines in its system. WSA owns the meter and street-side lines; the owner is responsible for water and sewer lines from the meter to the house. WSA also requires annual backflow testing by a certified tester from its list. Permits come from Douglas County Building Permits & Inspections, which requires plumbing permits for new or renovation work. Gas comes through the Austell Gas System, not Atlanta Gas Light, so if the house has gas appliances, ask the plumber to look over the piping and connectors as part of the visit. Buyers should book early in the due-diligence window.

Picking the scope

Why people ask for one

• A home inspection report flagged the water heater or drains for further review
• A renovation is coming and you need to know whether the old pipe can stay
• An offer is accepted and the clock on inspections has started
• You suspect a slow leak but cannot find it
• Faucets spit air or the pressure swings during the day
• You want a repair list in hand before listing the house

When to book it

The best time is early: early in a contract period, early in remodel planning, or soon after you first notice a symptom. Waiting until a deadline is near leaves little time to act on what the plumber finds.