Comments on: What does it mean when a house needs new plumbing?

By: Stephen Holden

Stephen Holden — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:03:08 +0000

when you buy a house you should always get a good home inspector,my wife was a Realtor and told me that a lot of them just want to sell homes with a lot of problems,new plumbing means that you have to replace all of the old water pipes,it is going to cost you money, a lot.

By: Aryan Clegg

Aryan Clegg — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:58:09 +0000

well it depends on WHAT he told her….if he said new plumbing then he probably means new water AND drain lines……that would be a repipe of both systems…..but if he said new kitchen lines or bathroom lines then he meant just that……find out EXACTLY what her told her….NOW after saying that i would STILL get the inspector bacause he doesnt just check plumbing…he looks at the WHOLE house…..the framing and support…..electrical…..plumbing….foundation……roof……walls….EVERYTHING….so i would definitely get the inspector that way u will know everything thats needs fixing and not just the plumbing

By: Jermaine Betts

Jermaine Betts — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 02:17:23 +0000

It basically means, they will have to replace all the plumbing…or some of the plumbing at least. (Likely, the pipes and faucets are corroded beyond repair. Old metal piping is typically replaced by plastic, these days, for easier water flow.) And if I were you, I would not for one minute listen to the realtor. He/She may not have a clue what is actually required. How about getting a plumber in there to give you a free estimate, first. They should be able to tell you exactly what is needed. I would certainly trust them over the realtor in this case.