Supply lines, drains, the water heater and the evidence of every leak the property has had. Water damage is the most common insurance claim in Maryland, and it starts small.
Galvanised steel chokes itself closed. Polybutylene fails without warning. Copper and PEX behave very differently at the fittings. Knowing what is in the walls tells you what the next ten years look like.
The plumbing findings with the largest price tags attached.
Polybutylene and heavily corroded galvanised piping usually mean a whole-property repipe.
Age, corrosion and improper venting are all reported, along with the safety valve condition.
Staining, patched drywall and corrosion show where water has been, even after the surface was repaired.
Baltimore metro, the Washington DC suburbs, Frederick County, Northern Maryland and South-Central PA.
Problems in one system usually show up in another, so these are commonly booked together.
A camera down the main line to find roots, breaks and bellies.
A full evaluation of the structure and every major system, for buyers and sellers.
Find the source, the moisture path and the hidden damage.
Water entry, foundation movement and finished-space concerns.
Tank, baffles and drain field condition before you buy.
Well flow testing and water sampling for rural properties.
Call Doug and the team on (410) 925-2088 or email clientcare@mdhi.com with anything else.
We run fixtures and check functional flow and drainage, including running several at once to load the system. Concealed piping inside walls cannot be evaluated.
The main line requires a camera and is a separate service. We recommend adding a sewer scope on any older property.
It is typically gray flexible piping with crimped fittings, installed roughly between the late 1970s and mid 1990s. We identify it where it is visible and note it in the report.
Book a plumbing inspection on its own or with your property inspection.
