What is the 30-point plumbing audit?
Whether you are a homeowner or landlord, knowing the components of your house is critical to controlling costs and planning for future expenses. Emergency problems that arise affect us financially and emotionally, so limiting the frequency and severity of emergencies can help everyone sleep better at night. Free Flow’s 30-point plumbing audit visually takes you through your current plumbing system and highlights the pros and cons of what is in the house. Knowledge is power – we guarantee you will never look at your plumbing system the same way again!
Once we are done the audit, which takes between 2 and 3 hours, we then put together a report which includes:
- Pictures of your plumbing system
- Possible problems that could arise
- Upgrade opportunities to save you money
- Cost analysis to make your system more transparent
For a limited time only, until August 15th, 2011, Free Flow is celebrating its 30-years in business by offering a free video inspection of your sewer line when you schedule a 30-point plumbing audit!
The 30-point plumbing audit is only $200 and includes the following checks:
- Plumbing materials used
- Condition of pipes
- Water/Sewer bill cost analysis
- Location of inlet
- Location of outlet
- Kitchen and bathroom fixture flow rates
- Location of septic tank (if applicable)
- Condition of drain field (odors, water pooling?)
- Condition of main shut-off
- Location of clean-outs
- Location of floor drains
- Type of water heater (tank/fuel type)
- Condition of water heater
- Opportunity for upgrades to water heater (does water heater meet demand?)
- Location of local shutoff valves (is house zoned properly?)
- Condition of dishwasher (age, efficiency, condition)
- Presence of aerators in kitchen and bathrooms
- Low flush/dual flush toilets
- Low flow showerhead
- Leaky faucets, toilets, or other fixtures
- Access panels
- Signs of water leaks/damage
- Downspout location
- Opportunities for rainwater harvesting
- Opportunities for solar hot water
- Is there a house trap?
- Condition of washing machine hoses
- Any water alerts present
- Backflow preventer (water/sewer)
- Code violations or safety hazards
During the audit, there are optional extended services that are available at discounted rates if you choose. These low rates can be offered because the audit is a non-emergency service, meaning we can schedule and plan accordingly. Some of the discounted services include:
- Cleaning of sewer line - $50 (this service is included free until August 15, 2011)
- Video inspection (camera) of sewer line, including condition and material - $100 (this service is included free until August 15, 2011)
- Location during camera - $50
If you would like any of these optional services, please let us know when you schedule your audit.