✓ Home Plumbing Inspection Checklist

The Complete Guide to Identifying Plumbing Issues

💡 Tip: Print this checklist and use it for your home inspection. You can also check items digitally below.

🚰 Kitchen Plumbing

Faucet has good water pressure (both hot and cold)

No leaks under the sink or at connection points

Check pipes and shut-off valves for drips

Garbage disposal grinds food smoothly without noise

Drain empties quickly without backing up

Shut-off valves turn smoothly and are accessible

No discoloration or water stains on cabinets

🚿 Bathrooms

Toilet flushes with adequate water pressure

Toilet does not run continuously or leak at base

A running toilet can waste 200+ gallons per day

Shower and tub have good water pressure

Sink drain empties fully without backing up

No leaks under sink vanity cabinet

Shower/tub area shows no water damage or soft spots in floor

Hot water reaches all fixtures quickly

No visible mold or mildew around drains

🔥 Water Heater & Main

Water heater is not leaking at base or connections

Temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valve is accessible

Should have discharge tube to prevent scalding

Water heater shut-off valve operates smoothly

Main water shut-off valve is clearly marked and accessible

No visible rust or corrosion on tank or pipes

Water heater area is clean and free of debris

🌱 Outdoor & Irrigation

Outdoor faucets (hose bibs) do not leak

Water lines to outdoor faucets have shut-off valves

Irrigation system (if present) has no visible leaks

Check valves, connectors, and sprinkler heads

Outdoor water meter is present and reading correctly

No water pooling or wet spots in yard (sign of underground leak)

Downspouts and gutters drain away from foundation

🚨 Emergency Shut-Offs & Safety

Main water shut-off valve location is known and accessible

Main shut-off valve can be turned fully on and off

Individual shut-off valves at each fixture work properly

All visible shut-off valves are labeled

Location of main shut-off is known by all household members

Contact info for emergency plumber is posted or saved

No exposed pipes in basement or attic show damage/corrosion