Plumbing Inspection in Dallas, GA

Booking the inspection

When you call, you are routed to an independent local plumber serving Dallas. It helps to share the address, the approximate age of the house, whether you want a sewer camera run and any date you need the findings by. The plumber confirms the scope and price before scheduling.

Things that affect the bill

• Whether you need a written report for a seller, agent or lender
• Testing add-ons like a pressure gauge reading or a leak test at the meter
• Camera work on the main drain, if you want it
• Crawl space height, attic access and finished walls that hide the pipe
• Finding or opening a cleanout before the camera goes in
• The size of the house and the count of fixtures and appliances

Dallas water, sewer and housing

Dallas is the Paulding County seat and grew quickly after 2000; the median home dates to 2002 and only about 16.6% predate 1980. The City of Dallas runs its own water system within city limits, buying its water from Paulding County Water System, while some Dallas-area addresses are county water customers instead. Check the bill to see which. City Public Works handles sewer, including main-line and service-line backups, and runs its own wastewater treatment plant.

For repairs, the City of Dallas Community Development department issues plumbing permits for properties inside city limits, with inspections handled by Bureau Veritas; outside the city, Paulding County issues permits. If a plumber spots a leak in the street or right-of-way, report it to the city's Water Maintenance line at 770-443-8110 x 1402. The city also publishes a service line inventory with its water quality report. On a newer Dallas home, the most common findings are water heaters near the end of their life, high pressure and worn supply connectors.

A short prep list

• Note where the main water valve and any sewer cleanout are
• Have the home inspection report handy
• Clear the area around the water heater and under sinks
• Find any paperwork on the water heater's install date
• Unlock the crawl space or basement door
• List any leaks, clogs or pressure problems you have noticed