Even a newly-built home can surprise you with plumbing problems. How could that be, you say? Actually, even in new construction, mistakes can be made. Planning problems may reveal themselves as plumbing failures latter on. Low-quality fixtures and materials may be used, to save on construction cost. And accidents happen, even with good intentions. A beautiful new home may conceal all sorts of problems behind the walls and under the floors. These problems of course are likely to arise at just the wrong time, like a holiday weekend with company over to stay a few days.
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But they require lots of inspections for new homes, you may say in protest. That should eliminate the possibility of plumbing
problems in a new home, right? Not really, you may be surprised to find out. Building codes vary with locale, but usually there is some inspection required before a new home can go on the market. In new construction the test may be only an air-pressure test, as water service is not on in the new home. This may be less than effective as the test is for a relatively short time, and it uses air, not water.
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For full confidence in your plumbing system, it is best to work with a local plumbing expert. Your qualified plumber can point out an potential problems, and help you to a solution to your present or future plumbing problems.