The builder walkthrough is the buyer's last chance to see the plumbing before the keys. The focused walk checks the fixtures and the function.
The fixtures
Run every faucet, flush every toilet, and test every shower. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Mission, the runs are the test.
The finishes
Check the caulk, the trim, and the fixture finishes for the defects. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Mission, the finishes are the polish.
The leaks
Look under the sinks and around the fixtures for the drips. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Mission, the look is the find.
The drains
Test each drain's speed and the flow of the water. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Mission, the flow is the check.
The heater
Confirm the heater's install, the venting, and the setting. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Mission, the heater is the big item.
The list
The findings go on the punch list with the photos. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In Mission, the list is the record.
The call
Walk the new home's plumbing. Call 888-217-3585 and Mission Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Mission pro for the review.
Plumbing in Mission: what to know
In Mission, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Hidalgo County — from Palmview, Mcallen and Alton to ZIP codes like 78572, 78501, 78503 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Mission?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Mission Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Mission.