Gafford Plumbing & Heating | Top-Rated Plumbing Company in Birmingham, AL

During a plumbing inspection, our technicians use specialized tools like drain cameras to assess the condition of your pipes, particularly the kitchen drain line. We look for the tell-tale buildup of grease and food debris common in Birmingham homes. By identifying this early, we can perform a professional hydro-jetting service to clear the blockage completely and recommend best practices, like using strainers and avoiding pouring grease down the drain, to prevent future clogs and costly backups.

Signs include multiple slow drains, gurgling sounds from toilets, and sewage odors in your yard—issues we see often in Birmingham's older neighborhoods with mature trees. Our plumbing inspection includes a sewer camera scope, which we feed through your cleanout to visually confirm if tree roots have penetrated the pipe. This allows us to see the exact location and severity of the intrusion, so we can recommend a precise solution, like root cutting or pipe repair, before it leads to a complete sewer line collapse.

Given the age of many Birmingham homes and the prevalence of large trees, a pre-purchase plumbing inspection is crucial. Our inspection goes beyond a basic home inspection to specifically evaluate the sewer line for root damage and check all interior pipes for issues like corrosion or past grease clogs. This gives you a clear picture of the plumbing system's health, potentially uncovering hidden problems that could cost thousands to repair, so you can make an informed buying decision or negotiate repairs.