Plumbing inspection in Greenville and the Upstate
A plumbing inspection by a licensed plumber, before you buy, before you sell, or before a small problem becomes a big one. You get written findings and prices for anything that needs attention.
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What does a plumbing inspection include?
A plumbing inspection checks the water heater, supply pipe, drains, fixtures, water pressure, shutoff valves and visible plumbing under the house, with a camera inspection of the sewer line when needed. Ethical Plumbing gives you written findings and prices. Call 864-438-0525.
- Buyers and sellers
- Sewer camera inspection
- Written findings
- Prices for repairs
Why a home inspection is not enough
A general home inspector looks at everything in the house, which means plumbing gets a quick look. They usually do not run a camera through the sewer line, identify pipe materials in the crawl space or test the water heater’s relief valve. Those are the expensive surprises: a sewer line full of roots, polybutylene supply pipe or a water heater near the end of its life.
A plumbing inspection from a licensed plumber goes deeper on the systems that cost the most to fix. For buyers, it means negotiating with real numbers. For sellers, it means fixing problems before they show up on a buyer’s report. Agents can work directly with our Real Estate Division.
What we check
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Water heater
Age, condition, relief valve, venting, expansion tank and drain pan.
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Supply pipe
Pipe material, corrosion, leaks and shutoff valves.
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Drains and sewer
Drain flow throughout, plus a camera inspection of the sewer line when needed.
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Pressure
House water pressure and the pressure reducing valve.
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Fixtures
Toilets, faucets, showers and tubs for leaks and function.
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Under the house
Visible plumbing in the crawl space for leaks and damage.
Who books a plumbing inspection
Common reasons:
- Buying a home, especially one over 20 years old
- Selling and preparing for a buyer's inspection
- A home inspector flagged plumbing
- Buying a rental or investment property
- Older homes with unknown pipe
- Peace of mind before winter
How a visit works
You book a time
Online or by phone. We confirm your arrival window and call when the plumber is on the way.
We look and plan it
A licensed Master Plumber checks the space, the connections and what your home needs, and explains the options in plain terms.
You choose, in writing
You get your options side by side with written prices. Nothing starts until you approve.
We install it and walk you through it
Installed to code, tested, the work area cleaned up, and a walkthrough before we leave.
Why homeowners call Ethical Plumbing for plumbing inspections
Every job starts with a diagnosis from a licensed Master Plumber, not a sales pitch. We explain what we found in plain terms, show you the options side by side, and put the prices in writing before anything starts. If a repair makes more sense than a replacement, we say so.
We treat your home like a job site that people live in: shoe covers on, work area protected, cleaned up before we leave, and a walkthrough of what we did. Ethical Plumbing has served the Upstate for 16+ years, and our team brings 100+ years of combined plumbing experience. You can meet our plumbers or read what customers say.
What customers say
Every review here is from a real customer. Names are shortened for privacy.
They sent someone to evaluate what was needed to ensure safe installation of a generator. The following week, members of their team arrived and ensured regulators were properly installed. I am incredibly grateful for their professionalism and dedication to getting it correct.
Daniel Styles did a great job of explaining the work to be completed with options at different price points!
Mr Styles was outstanding. Very thorough and very professional. I truly appreciated his candor and expertise.
Plumbing inspections across the Upstate
We inspect homes in 7 counties across the Upstate and western North Carolina. Towns with a local page are linked.
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Greenville County, SC
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Spartanburg County, SC
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Pickens County, SC
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Anderson County, SC
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Henderson County, NC
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Polk County, NC
- Tryon
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Transylvania County, NC
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Also serving
- Seneca, SC
- Gray Court, SC
Plumbing inspection FAQs
How long does a plumbing inspection take?
Most homes take one to two hours, plus time for a sewer camera inspection if needed.
Do you inspect the sewer line?
Yes. A camera inspection shows roots, cracks, sags and breaks, and is one of the most valuable checks before buying an older home.
Will I get a written report?
Yes. You get written findings, with prices for anything that needs repair.
Can you fix what you find?
Yes. We can repair or replace what the inspection turns up, often before closing.
Is a plumbing inspection the same as a home inspection?
No. A home inspection covers the whole house briefly. A plumbing inspection goes deeper on the plumbing systems that cost the most to fix.
Do you work with real estate agents?
Yes. Our Real Estate Division handles pre-listing inspections and repair quotes for agents.
What does the VIP Prevention Plan inspection include?
Members get a yearly plumbing safety inspection of the water heater, fixtures, pressure, drains and visible plumbing.
Do you inspect commercial buildings?
Yes. Ask about inspections for commercial and multi-unit properties.
Ready when you are
Tell us what's going on.
A Master Plumber will find the cause, explain it in plain terms, and put your options in writing before any work starts.
- A licensed Master Plumber on every job
- Serving the Upstate for 16+ years
- Written prices, every job