About Seng's Plumbing in Richmond, CA

Yes, absolutely. For Richmond homes surrounded by mature trees, our plumbing inspections often include a sewer camera scope. This allows us to visually inspect your lateral sewer line from the house to the main city line. We can identify the early signs of root intrusion—like fine hair-like roots—long before they cause a complete blockage or backup, saving you from a major emergency repair.

A thorough inspection checks the entire water system, including the softener. We assess water pressure before and after the unit, check for salt bridges or mush in the brine tank, and verify the regeneration cycle is functioning correctly. In Richmond's hard water area, this ensures your softener is working efficiently to protect your pipes from scale buildup and your appliances from premature wear.

Beyond the well-known root and softener issues, our inspections frequently find problems common to the Richmond area, such as corrosion in older galvanized pipes, slow-draining fixtures due to settled sewer lines, and leaks at pipe joints affected by soil movement. Identifying these early allows for targeted repairs that are more affordable and less disruptive than full-system failures.