Pictured here, copper piping attached to water heater fitting will lead to galvanic corrosion.  Additionally, the required piping from the TPR valve is missing.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

This is a picture of  improper type union fitting on drain piping.  Repairs will be recommended.

 

 

 

 

Pictured here is an illegal S trap in a plumbing drain.  Repairs will be recommended.

 

 

 

 

In this picture, evidence of moisture below water heater  may be a sign of imminent water heater failure.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

Pictured here is an improper type Y fitting on a  PVC drain pipe.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

This is a picture of a corroded toilet shut-off valve.

 

 

 

 

This is a picture of a water heater that has major corrosion damage possibly from a damp or wet location in the basement or leaking water vessel at the base of the water heater.  Current condition of water heater indicates that there are further problems in this location of home.  The water heater's lifespan is reduced and should be monitored for further deterioration.  The remaining lifespan cannot be determined but conditions such as this diminish manufacturer's lifespan ratings.

 

 

 

 

Pictured here is a broken drain screen. Large holes in the screen or uncovered drains can pose a problem with large items entering the drain and plugging the drain.  This could also pose a hazard for small children playing around the drain.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

This is a picture of the bathroom sink with large segments of chipping enamel on right side of sink and in bowel near drain.  Chipping creates pockets for bacteria and possible rusting stains, which can be difficult to keep clean.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

In this picture the kitchen sink drain tail connection on left side of bowl is missing and the remaining piece is significantly corroded.  No connection to the drain piping system of the house is visible at this point.  This is a hazard with sewer gas emanating  from the house plumbing, drain pipe system.  In addition to flooding the area under the sink, the possibility of further damage to the building structure below the kitchen, is very likely.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

Pictured here, the water heater is missing the temperature, pressure relief pipe extension tube.  The TPR extension is meant to reduce the chance of scalding hot water splashing on a person nearby,  the water heater should have the TPR valve activate.  Common installation practice is the tube should extend down to floor with 6 to 8 inches clearance over a drain or pan to collect hot water.  Repairs will be recommended.

 

 

 

 

In this picture, the kitchen sink hand sprayer will not fully retract into holder.  This is caused by improper routing of under-sink plumbing, including supply lines to the faucet, supply and drain hoses to the dishwasher and/or wiring and plumbing to the garbage disposal.  The sprayer hose should normally hang unrestricted and unobstructed under the sink when not in use, allowing sprayer to properly sit in its holder.  Repeated attempts to force the sprayer to sit properly can stress and sometimes dislodge other components under the sink, possibly resulting in under sink flooding or leaks.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

In this picture, the supply pipe is too long, or the faucet is too short.  Moisture could penetrate and damage the wall board and framing.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

In this picture, a broken toilet tank top represents a potential safety-hazard.  Repairs will be recommended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pic by Doug Edwards