Buying a home built before 1995? A plumbing inspection with a sewer camera can catch polybutylene, galvanized lines, failing water heaters and broken sewer laterals before you close.
Signs you need plumbing inspection
- Buying or selling a home
- A home built before 1995
- A home inspector flagging plumbing
- An older home you just moved into
- Planning a remodel
How we handle it
- Supply linesPipe material, pressure and shut-offs.
- Water heaterAge, venting, relief valve and condition.
- Drains and fixturesFlow, leaks, traps and toilets.
- Sewer cameraOptional video of the sewer lateral.
What plumbing inspection usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Plumbing inspection | $195 to $345 |
| Inspection with sewer camera | $365 to $595 |
| Written report with photos | Included |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
Gather what you know about the house: the age of the water heater, any past leaks, and whether it is on city sewer or septic. It makes the inspection faster and the report more useful.
What we see in Upstate homes
Greenville's housing market moves fast, and many buyers here are relocating from out of state. A plumbing inspection on an older home near downtown, or one built in the polybutylene era, is a good check before closing.
Keeping it from coming back
Use the report to plan. Not every item is urgent; we mark what needs attention now and what can wait a few years.
Questions about plumbing inspection
How long does a plumbing inspection take?
Usually one to two hours, longer with a sewer camera.
Do I get a report?
Yes, with photos and plain notes on what we found.
Is it different from a home inspection?
Yes. It is done by a plumber and goes deeper into pipes, drains and the water heater.
Areas we cover for plumbing inspection
Plumbcraft sends plumbing inspection crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.