A plumbing inspection in Morrow is a plumber's look at the water heater, supply and drain lines, valves and fixtures, with optional video of the sewer lateral. It is a smart move before buying an older house or planning a remodel. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Morrow.
Morrow is a small, diverse city along I-75, anchored by Southlake Mall and Clayton State University, and it is home to Clayton County Water Authority's headquarters. Its housing is older: the median home dates to 1971 and about 61.6% predate 1980, so plumbers often find galvanized supply pipe, cast iron drains and long-serving water heaters. CCWA supplies water and sewer. Its service line runs from the main to the meter, and the line from the meter to the house is the customer's. CCWA installs backflow devices at customer connections and tests them every year with its own certified staff, so owners don't hire a tester. Plumbing permits come from the City of Morrow's Planning & Economic Development Department.
Do these first
- Settle on the goal first, whether that is a purchase, a sale, a remodel or a nagging leak
- Highlight each plumbing item in the home inspector's report
- Leave a few days after the visit for repair quotes
- Choose whether the main drain should be filmed
- Ask for the water heater age, past repairs and any sewer work done
- Clear access to the water heater, crawl space and sink cabinets
Symptoms worth pointing out
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Meter moving with all fixtures off | Hidden leak on the house side of the meter |
| Toilet that refills on its own | Worn flapper or fill valve |
| Sewer smell indoors | Dry trap, failed seal or vent issue |
| Smell near the outdoor cleanout | Cracked or blocked lateral |
Why quotes differ from house to house
- Whether a usable cleanout exists for the camera, or one has to be found
- Whether a sewer camera run is part of the visit
- 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
- The size of the house and the count of fixtures and appliances
- Crawl space height, attic access and finished walls that hide the pipe
Plumbing Inspection questions in Morrow
What usually turns up in a house built before 1980?
Will the plumber look at the backflow device on an irrigation system?
Who permits repairs the inspection turns up?
Should I add a sewer camera run to the inspection?
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