A seasonal plumbing inspection can prevent minor problems from becoming major and ensure common plumbing issues — leaks, clogs, sediment buildups — won’t affect your family’s health. Flush It believes so strongly in inspections that owner Dan Gonzalez will waive the inspection cost if any service, repair, or camera snake is advised after the discovery.

“Many customers think of plumbing as an emergency service — something you call for when you have a problem,” says Dan. “But the truth is that anyone can have an emergency plumbing issue and not even be aware of it.”

Six Plumbing Issues Prevented By Inspections

  • Clogged drains can be breeding grounds for bacteria, contaminated water, mold, and disease-carrying insects, increasing a health risk to your family. While rare, Salmonella typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid, has been detected on occasion. 
  • Pipe leaks, even from something as small as a refrigerator water line, can provide the perfect breeding ground for airborne, spore-based fungi better known as black mold.  Diagnosing it as the cause of a health problem can be tricky, mainly because people react to it differently. Runny noses, itchy eyes, sore throats, sneezing, coughing, and itchy skin are common short-term symptoms. 
  • Sediment buildup is a bigger problem than simply being unsightly. While the two minerals that make Las Vegas water hard — calcium and magnesium — are non-toxic,  sediment can still irritate skin and hair follicles. Equally important, the scaly buildup around faucet heads and aerators can become a breeding ground for other contaminants. 
  • Water softeners that require a salt replacement more than once every 6-8 weeks (or every other week for older models) may require a recalibration. Likewise, a water softener using too little salt, water tasting salty, a jump in heating bills, or discoloration can all be signs of a faulty water softener. Water softeners should generally be serviced once a year, whether or not that service is part of an inspection. 
  • Water heater anode rods are the most important line of defense in increasing water heater tank life and preventing leaks. But more importantly, a failing anode rod means corrosive elements are already seeping into your water. While rust may not have harmful effects if consumed in small quantities, other chemicals in your pipes could be harmful. 
  • Corroded angle stops are not dangerous to your health but could be hazardous to your property. Angle stops are shut-off valves for faucets, toilets, and other appliances that allow you to change them out or repair them without hassle. If they break, you could face thousands of dollars in water damage or shut down the water supply to your entire home until your service is scheduled.  

Plumbing inspections reduce plumbing emergencies 

As part of any service in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, or Henderson, Flush It performs visual inspections and inspection tests to ensure your plumbing systems are functioning properly. If any areas require camera probes or preventative repairs, Dan Gonzalez will make recommendations and provide a same-day estimate — minus the modest cost of the inspection. 

“The customer can hold off on some recommendations, upgrades, repairs, or services much like they might hold off on some car repairs after taking it into the shop,” says Dan. “But mostly, the peace of mind that comes from knowing your plumbing system is operating safely and efficiently is worth it.”

Regular inspections are typically performed once or twice a year, depending on the home’s age and the service frequency. Older homes or those with a history of plumbing issues generally require more upkeep.

“The other benefit to having regular inspections is that they also help me familiarize myself with the home,” says Dan. “So if there is an emergency, I can remind the customer where their main water shut-off valve is as needed, immediately have an idea of what parts I might need, or advise them if there are other steps they should take before we can schedule an emergency service.”

Since Dan is the plumber who performs most inspections and repairs (rather than dispatching a different plumber for every visit), customers know him as their trusted plumber. He personally helps customers prioritize their plumbing maintenance plans to ensure safe, healthy water and smart plumbing solutions on a budget.

“When people call Flush It, many call for me by name,” said Dan. “I like it that way. It makes the service more personal.”

To set up a regular plumbing inspection schedule in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, or Henderson, call Flush It and request a complete plumbing inspection. Depending on the discovery, Dan will make any recommendations for immediate repairs and then suggest an ongoing maintenance schedule, usually once every six months or year.