A plumbing inspection in Norcross is a plumber's review of the water heater, supply and drain lines, valves and fixtures, with optional video of the sewer lateral. It helps buyers, sellers and remodelers know what they're dealing with. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Norcross.
Norcross is a historic 1870 railroad town in southwest Gwinnett. Gwinnett County took over the city's water and sewer system and replaced the city's meters with county ones, so service and billing now come from Gwinnett's Department of Water Resources. Gwinnett maintains the meter and the short pipe from the main; the private water line, the entire sewer lateral and any backflow preventer belong to the owner. The median home dates to 1990 and about 18.3% predate 1980, with older pipe more likely near downtown. The City of Norcross still issues trade permits, and it requires one to replace a water heater, for gas piping and for fixture work that alters piping.
Steps before the plumber comes
- Be clear on why you want the inspection, since that sets the scope
- Decide whether to add a sewer camera run
- Schedule with room to spare before any contract date
- Clear access to the water heater, crawl space and sink cabinets
- Request records on the water heater, past leaks and any sewer repairs
- Highlight each plumbing item in the home inspector's report
Clues and their usual causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Water at the base of the water heater | Tank leak or a relief valve discharging |
| Popping noise from the water heater | Sediment layer in the tank |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Things that affect the bill
- Whether a usable cleanout exists for the camera, or one has to be found
- Access to pipes: a basement is quicker than a low crawl space or a finished slab house
- The number of baths, kitchens and laundry hookups
- Extras such as a meter leak test, pressure reading or gas line check
- Camera work on the main drain, if you want it
- The level of documentation you want, from verbal notes to a written summary with photos
Plumbing Inspection questions in Norcross
Who permits repairs the inspection turns up?
Where does my responsibility for the water service line begin?
Should I add a sewer camera run to the inspection?
Is an inspection worth it on a newer house?
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