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Inspection Checklists

Printable inspection checklists — plumbing, after a renovation, and for landlords.

Plumbing Inspection Checklist for a Flat and Its Building: What to Check and What Good Looks Like

Most plumbing damage starts small and unrecorded: a valve that no longer turns, a damp patch under a basin, a pump that runs longer than it used to. This checklist gives owners, tenants and caretakers one route through every pipe, fitting, tank and pump, with a description of what a healthy item looks like.

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Plumbing After a Bathroom or Kitchen Renovation: What to Check Before and After the Tiles Go On

Once new tiles are down, the pipes, waterproofing and floor slopes underneath are hidden for years. This guide shows which checks to insist on at each stage of a bathroom or kitchen renovation, and what to collect before the final payment.

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This guide is general information. Have gas, structural and live electrical work done by a qualified, licensed professional. Your building’s rules and committee decisions take precedence over anything written here.