Problems with new home’s plumbing system
When my husband and I were touring houses to buy, we were very concerned with the size and location of the property. I was looking for a house with a big kitchen, plenty of closet space and a yard for the kids to play in. My husband was focused on finding a two-car garage, an area to set up a workshop and the cost of property taxes. Since we’d always rented apartments, we had no idea of the importance of the plumbing system, electrical system and heating and cooling system. While we paid for a home inspection, it was a total waste of money. The home inspection uncovered some issues with plugs that needed to be updated to GFIs and a missing railing around an outdoor patio. What the inspector failed to find was ancient plumbing pipes so obstructed with hard water buildup that the shower head and faucets barely provided any water pressure. The drains were so clogged with soap scum, hair and grime that we were constantly faced with standing water. One toilet ran constantly while the other one frequently overflowed. We had issues with the water heater, the faucets and even the garden hose. All of the plumbing was a complete disaster. Within a year after moving into the home, we hired a professional plumbing company to replace everything. They installed new pipes, new drains, a new water heater, new pump and even needed to pump out the septic. We invested in new faucets, sinks, tub, shower stall, toilets and had no choice but to replace all of the water-using appliances, such as the washing machine and dishwasher.