{"id":7653,"date":"2017-03-15T12:42:36","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T12:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=7653"},"modified":"2022-03-22T22:11:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T22:11:26","slug":"plumbing-inspection-move-rented-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/plumbing-inspection-move-rented-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should have plumbing inspection before you move in a rented home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning to opt for rented property? You should be aware that before a landlord hands over a house to a tenant, all essential repair work needs to be looked into. Not attending to the repairs can cause problems for the landlords. However sure you might be of the property, but, before moving in, it is necessary to check out. This includes the plumbing system besides the other systems. Plumbing is one problem<\/a> which, if not repaired in a timely manner, will become a messy affair. You not only have spend quite a lot on the repairs or replacement, but you also have to clean up the mess created.<\/p>\n

Making sure to get this property inspected for plumbing leaves you comfortable in the long run.<\/p>\n

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    Avoid Leakage:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ensure that there is no dampness on any of the walls in the house before you think of moving<\/a> in. The damp walls are an indication of some sort of leakage. This might be due to crack in the concealed pipe fitting or even your neighbor\u2019s home. A professional plumber<\/a> can detect the exact source of this. You can then carry on either fixing it on your own or asking your landlord to do so. This should be done before you sign the contract.<\/p>\n

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      Proper Pressure:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Get the water pressure checked in the bathroom as well as the kitchen. The house might have the latest faucets, taps and other plumbing fixtures but with improper pressure all this is useless. Ensure the chosen plumber checks all the taps and showers.<\/p>\n

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        Drains, Toilets and Smells:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Your plumber can also check out there is no clogging in any of the drains.<\/a> This is unhealthy for the occupants. Flushing and making sure this works well is another \u2018essential\u2019. The mechanism needs to be smooth operating without any hitches. Ensure the plumber checks out all the levers and buttons.<\/p>\n

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          Heaters and Boilers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Check out the type of boiler installed in the house. You have boilers which are hung on the wall, the condensing boiler and also the back boiler. If not good enough for you, you can get this changed by a plumber and charge it to the landlord. The contract signed should include this clause. Ensure that this is also checked for insulation. Check how old the boiler is, so that you are ready for the maintenance whenever required.<\/p>\n

          Some Benefits of Checking the Plumbing:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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          There are multiple advantages of getting the plumbing checked before you move in a rented home. Some of these include<\/p>\n