A Fontana plumbing inspection is a plumber's check of the water service, supply and drain lines, fixtures, shutoffs and water heater, with a sewer camera run available on request. It helps buyers judge a house during escrow and helps owners catch slow problems before they become emergencies. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Fontana.
What happens after you call
The call connects you with an independent plumber who covers Fontana. Expect to be asked for the address, the approximate age of the house, whether you are buying or already own it, and any deadline. On site, the plumber typically finds the main shutoff, runs every fixture, looks under sinks, checks drain speed, reads the water pressure and examines the water heater's venting, relief valve and seismic straps. A camera run of the sewer line can be added.
What changes the cost
- House size and the number of bathrooms, fixtures and water heaters
- Adding a sewer camera inspection, and whether there is an accessible cleanout
- Tight access to attic or under-sink piping
- Whether you want photos and a written summary for negotiations
Fontana-specific details
Fontana does not have one water provider. The City says five companies serve defined areas: Fontana Water Company is the main one, with Cucamonga Valley Water District, West Valley Water District, Marygold Mutual Water Company and Crawford Canyon Mutual Water Company covering the rest. If you are unsure who serves an address, the City suggests calling Fontana Water Company first.
For Fontana Water Company customers, the angle stop and meter valve belong to the company, and customers are told to shut water off at their own gate valve instead. An inspection should confirm that the house has a working gate valve you can reach in a hurry. The same company requires backflow testing on commercial, landscape and fire connections and on certain homes with a non-potable auxiliary supply.
Sewer collection is run by the City of Fontana, with treatment through the Inland Empire Utilities Agency. City code requires buildings within 200 feet of a public sewer to connect at the owner's expense. The median home here was built around 1989, per city-stats.com, so many original water heaters and supply valves are well into their service life.
Before the plumber shows up
- Clear the area around the water heater and under the kitchen and bathroom sinks
- Find out which water provider bills the address
- Locate the sewer cleanout if you want a camera run
- Gather any past repair invoices or permit records from the seller
Plumbing Inspection questions in Fontana
How do I know which water and sewer agency serves the house?
Where does the utility's part of the water line end and mine begin?
Can the plumber look at a backflow assembly on the property?
If the inspection turns up repairs, who issues the permit?
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