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The bathroom is one of the most used and abused rooms in a typical home. Bathrooms have plumbing, electrical and mechanical devices, along with cabinets and floors that need to be inspected.

Inspecting the bathroom is a critical part of any general home inspection. A National Property Inspections professional will check the toilet, the sink and the tub/shower. Although the condition and proper operation of these fixtures are key parts of a functioning bathroom, there are other important things to take note of.

Streaks down the paint where the water has run after condensing on the walls, peeling wallpaper or wet drywall may be signs of moisture damage in the bath-room. The most common causes of moisture damage in a bathroom are not having an exhaust fan in the room, having too small a fan or not using the fan.

A NPI professional will note any moisture damage to the room or metal fixtures. They will also check for missing, mildew-stained or cracked grout, leaks in water lines, that the toilet is secure to the floor and the electrical outlets are GFCI protected.

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The plumbing in your home is an essential

and often overlooked system that provides

clean water and proper collection and

transport of waste water. The plumbing

systems we take for granted today have

ties to systems dating back several thousand years.

Those ancient plumbing systems relied on gravity to

supply water through pipes or channels made of clay,

lead or stone.

Today, water-supply systems utilize a network of

high-pressure pumps and pipes made of copper,

brass, plastic, steel, or other nontoxic material.

Due to the complexity of these systems it is a

good idea to have them inspected for problems

before you buy a home. A National Property

Inspections professional will provide a visual

inspection of any bathtubs, showers, pipes,

toilets, sinks, etc.

The inspector will make certain all fixtures are

installed properly and show no signs of leakage.

Additionally, they will look for missing calking

and any drainage problems they might be able

to see. If problems are identified, the inspector

will explain what repairs are needed and what

actions should be taken.

For more information on plumbing inspections,

contact National Property Inspections.