A pre-purchase plumbing leak assessment should be agreed with the seller, agent and person responsible for the property. Define whether the request concerns visible supply plumbing, a known moisture issue or an accessible sewer inspection. A general home inspection and a specialist plumbing assessment have different scopes. Limited access or a disconnected supply can prevent meaningful checks and should be recorded.
Ask what systems will be reviewed, what documentation is included and what the findings cannot establish. A sewer camera does not certify the supply pipes, and one assessment cannot guarantee that concealed plumbing will never leak. Confirm permissions for any testing or openings and avoid destructive work without specific authorization. Keep plumbing findings separate from insurance, structural and whole-home certifications.
For a Charlotte-area request, call (323) 916-2854 with the exact address and the symptoms or work you want assessed. Confirm the requested service, assessment charge and appointment availability. Related information: sewer camera inspection, Charlotte-area guides and [Charlotte Water troubleshooting](https://www.charlottenc.gov/water/Customer-Care/Fixes-Troubleshooting).
How it works
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Define the affected system
Agreed assessment scope. Describe the symptoms and the exact property.
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Review the findings and choices
Discuss seller and access permissions and the limits of the proposed assessment.
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Confirm the full scope
Agree on availability, price, access, testing and restoration before booking work.
Pricing
The price depends on the assessment, access, pipe condition, materials and agreed work. Confirm charges, exclusions, testing and surface restoration before approving the scope.