Built for mountain & desert homes
Frozen lines in Jackson and Flagstaff, hard water in St. George, high-altitude heaters in Durango — we know your climate.
Plumbing Inspections
A closer look than a general home inspection
A general home inspector looks at plumbing as one line on a long checklist. A plumbing inspection is done by a licensed plumber who knows what failing pipe looks like, what an aging water heater sounds like and which materials from past decades cause trouble. That matters when you’re buying a house, selling one, or living in one where small problems have started to pile up.
We check visible supply and drain lines, shutoff valves, fixtures, the water heater and the water pressure, and look for galvanized or polybutylene pipe. Where hard water is a factor, we look for scale and corrosion too. On request, a sewer camera inspection shows the condition of the main line. You get our findings with photos and clear next steps. Inspections are offered by our Durango, St. George and Jackson teams; St. George also serves Hurricane.
- Whole-Home Checklist Supply, drains, fixtures, water heater and pressure.
- Photos of Findings See what we saw, not just a list of terms.
- Explained Plainly What’s urgent, what can wait and what’s fine.
When to Book
Good reasons to schedule an inspection
An inspection costs far less than the surprises it uncovers.
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Buying a Home
Know the condition of the plumbing before you close.
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Selling a Home
Find issues before a buyer’s inspector does.
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An Older House
Original pipe and fixtures nearing the end of their life.
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Planning a Remodel
Learn what’s behind the walls before you open them.
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Recurring Small Problems
Drips, clogs and pressure issues that keep coming back.
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Hard Water Worries
Scale on fixtures and a water heater that seems tired.
What We Check
What a plumbing inspection checks
Every accessible part of the system, from the main to the fixtures.
- Pipe Material & Condition Galvanized, polybutylene, copper or PEX, and how it’s holding up.
- Water Heater Age, sediment, venting, relief valve and code issues.
- Water Pressure Static pressure and regulator performance.
- Fixtures & Shutoffs Faucets, toilets, showers and the valves that serve them.
- Drains & Venting Flow, slow drains and signs of venting problems.
- Sewer Line Camera Roots, cracks and sags in the main line, on request.
How It Works
How the inspection works
Built around your timeline, especially during a sale.
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Schedule the Visit
Tell us if it’s for a purchase, a sale or your own home.
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Walk the System
We test and inspect every accessible part of the plumbing.
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Review the Findings
Photos and notes on what we found, ranked by urgency.
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Decide Next Steps
Any repairs are priced separately, with no pressure.
Local crews. Mountain-tough service.
Local in five communities
Real offices and crews in St. George, Hurricane, Durango, Jackson and Flagstaff — not a call center.
Award-winning work
Voted Best of Southern Utah Gold in 2025 and 2026, and Best of Iron County 2025.
Here 24/7
Burst pipe at 2 a.m. or no heat on a Sunday — a real technician answers the call.
Buying, selling or just curious?
Book a plumbing inspection with our Durango, St. George or Jackson team. Ask about $50 off any plumbing service.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for desert summers & mountain winters.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Seasonal heating & AC tune-ups (St. George & Hurricane)
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Plumbing inspection questions
Isn’t a home inspection enough?
A general inspection is a good start, but it covers the whole house in a few hours. A plumber focuses only on the water and drain systems and knows which materials, valves and water heaters tend to fail. If the general report flags plumbing concerns, a dedicated inspection tells you how serious they are.
Should I add a sewer camera inspection when buying a house?
For older homes, homes with large trees in the yard or any history of backups, yes. A sewer line problem is invisible from inside the house and can be one of the most expensive repairs a new owner faces. A camera inspection shows the line from the house to the street.
Which locations offer plumbing inspections?
Plumbing inspections are offered by our Durango, St. George and Jackson teams; St. George also covers Hurricane, Washington, Santa Clara and Ivins. In Flagstaff, a plumber can assess a specific concern during a plumbing repair visit. Tell us what worries you when you book so the right plumber comes prepared.
Will you fix the problems you find?
Only if you ask us to. The inspection stands on its own. If we find something that needs work, we explain it and price it separately, and the decision is yours. Some buyers use the findings to negotiate repairs with the seller instead.
What happens if you find old polybutylene or galvanized pipe?
We note where it is and how it looks. Neither has to be replaced the same day, but both are known to fail with age. We’ll explain the risk and the cost of a partial or whole-house repipe so you can plan for it.
How much does an inspection cost?
Nationally, a stand-alone whole-home plumbing check often runs about $150 to $500, and adding a sewer camera pass raises it. Home size, the number of bathrooms and whether you want the camera included are what move the number. Those are national ranges that vary by home. Element gives a written, upfront price for your home when you book, and any repairs we recommend are priced separately for you to accept or decline.
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