Principal Plumbing | Plumbing Services in Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

A professional plumbing inspection allows us to check your outdoor faucets (hose bibbs) for proper shut-off valves and insulation. Many homes have a separate shut-off valve inside for each outdoor faucet. We'll locate it, show you how to use it to drain the line before winter, and recommend installing a frost-free hose bibb or an insulated cover—simple, proactive steps that prevent freezing and costly bursts.

During an inspection, we specifically examine pipes in unheated areas like basements, crawl spaces, garages, and under sinks on exterior walls. We check for adequate insulation, identify any drafts affecting pipes, and assess the overall condition. Based on what we find, we provide a clear plan—which may include adding pipe insulation, sealing air leaks, or suggesting you let a faucet drip during extreme cold—to protect your home from the freeze-thaw cycle common in our area.

The ideal time is in the early fall, before temperatures consistently drop below freezing. Scheduling your inspection then gives us ample time to identify any issues and you enough time to implement our recommendations, such as adding insulation or repairing vulnerable pipes. Being proactive before the deep freeze hits is the most effective way to prevent emergency calls for burst pipes.