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Common Plumbing Repairs to Make When Selling Your House

By Asher B In blog No comments

Before putting your home up for sale, a homeowner should evaluate plumbing repairs that can be performed by a Los Angeles plumber in order to maximize return on investment.

One area to look at is the faucets throughout your home. Replacing and updating these fixtures is relatively inexpensive and, when done by a reputable Los Angeles Plumber, highly recommended. Prospective new homeowners can appreciate (and touch) new faucets and these plumbing repairs can easily add appeal to your home.

Plumbing repairs, such as leaking faucets in the kitchen and bathroom, should not be deferred on any home that is newly on the market. A Los Angeles Plumber can also check that all drains (sink and tub drains included) work properly. Other plumbing repairs to have a Los Angeles Plumber check include leaking under sinks, proper flushing of toilets, corroded or rusting pipes under sinks, and garbage disposer issues. A Los Angeles Plumber can easily make these plumbing repairs and make your home shine.

If your home consists of two stories, do not neglect the upstairs area. In addition, ceilings throughout the home should be examined for any necessary plumbing repairs. A Los Angeles Plumber can easily be hired to do a full home inspection and detect any and all plumbing repairs needed.

Another area to consider when addressing plumbing repairs is any water conservation fixtures recommended by a Los Angeles Plumber. Shower heads, faucets, and toilets are available in water saving models. Some homeowners opt to install these fixtures themselves while others prefer to use a Los Angeles Plumber. In fact, low flush toilets, required to be installed in many homes being sold, take some time to install (up to an hour or so) but can be done by anyone who is handy Homeowners benefit in the short and long run with a reduction in water bills.

Do not neglect the exterior of your home, as well. Plumbing repairs can be found both in your backyard (leaking faucets, sprinkler problems), as well as in hose connections outside. A Los Angeles Plumber can walk the perimeter of your home and make recommendations for plumbing repairs needed.

Most new homeowners are not looking for a fixer upper property and addressing all plumbing repairs can only add money to the bottom line. A Los Angeles Plumber can offer additional suggestions for maintaining your home and preparing it for sale.