Plumbing Your New House Step by Step
When you buy a new house, you will be excited about turning it into your dream home. To do so, you should pay careful attention to the plumbing system. When you are plumbing a new house, there are countless details that should not be overlooked. Otherwise, your dream home may become a repair nightmare. To ensure your new home plumbing goes well, here are our Boss Plumbing tips on plumbing a new house.
Plumbing Your New House From Scratch
Now that you are ready to start the process of plumbing a new home, make sure you follow these important steps from the very beginning.
1. Locate Your Home’s Main Water Shutoff Valve
When you are getting ready to begin a plumbing project, always know where your new home’s main water shutoff valve is located and how to use it to shut off the water. Should you get into something and have a leak or other problem develop, shutting off this valve can prevent large-scale water damage.
2. Insulate the Pipes
As you are plumbing a new house, consider insulating its pipes with pipe sleeves or other pipe insulation. This will prevent your home’s pipes from freezing and cracking, which is a recipe for leaks and significant water damage.
3. Install a Sump Pump
If your new home has a basement, one plumbing tip we always recommend to our customers is to have a sump pump installed as soon as possible. Should the basement be prone to leaking after a heavy rain, a sump pump can get the excess water out quickly, preventing any damage from taking place.
4. Install a Leak Detection System
Here at Boss Plumbing, we think a leak detection system is one of the best investments you can make in your new home. Able to track water flow as well as monitor your home’s appliances and plumbing system, it will sound an alarm when trouble arises, letting you address the problem before it gets serious.
5. Check the Connections
When you are installing such items as washing machines, dishwasher, or anything else that is part of your new home’s plumbing system, always check the connections to make sure they are tight. If they are not, you could be setting the stage for leaks to occur throughout your home.
6. Practice Safety
Should you be doing plenty of DIY plumbing work during your new home plumbing, always practice safety first. Along with reading warning labels and wearing protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and earplugs, always turn off the electricity when performing work near appliances or power sources.
7. Address Existing Problems
In even the best of new homes, there are almost always existing plumbing problems. When plumbing a new home, be aware of water stains on walls and ceilings, low water pressure in faucets, and unusual sounds coming from the water heater or inside walls, since this could also indicate leakage.
8. Schedule a Plumbing Inspection
Before you ever move into your new home, we also suggest you schedule a plumbing inspection. Even if you are a skilled DIYer in terms of plumbing, you may still miss hidden leaks or clogs that could result in major water damage soon after you move in.
Call the Professionals For Whole House Plumbing
Since plumbing a new home can be a task that feels overwhelming at times, contact us here at Boss Plumbing if you need help with a whole house plumbing installation. From installing new water heaters, sump pumps, and leak detection systems to conducting a plumbing inspection and much more, our team of friendly and experienced plumbers can ensure your dream home’s plumbing is always up to par.
