What we look for in a bathroom
Each of the following components in each of the bathrooms is tested/inspected.
- Electrical : GFCI receptacle safety, lighting, and exhaust fans were evaluated / tested
- Plumbing: Supply pipes, drains, sinks, toilets*, bath and shower fixtures were tested
- Non plumbing fixtures: Counter tops/ cabinets/ caulk/grout were visually inspected
- Walls, ceilings, and floors were visually inspected (Note: toilets are checked for a secure connection to the floor, but this is no guarantee of a bad wax ring; sub floors that cannot be seen are excluded from an inspection)*
- Windows: Tested for operation / identify if safety glass was present in now required locations
Home Owner TIPS:
-Bathrooms are moist and wet environments, that's why it is important to keep caulked/ grouted areas maintained. Keep any area where water may be a problem well sealed- including above shower walls, behind sinks, around doors in showers, flooring junctions with showers/tubs, and windows in potentially wet areas. Many tile grouts also recommend routine sealing for easier cleaning and longevity.
*Slow leaks at toilets are often hidden under the floor. A happy homeowner should periodically test their toilets for movement on the floor, such movement can indicate a bad wax ring or simply loose anchor bolts. Your inspector checks for movement during the home inspection, but just because a toilet doesn't move does not mean there not a slow leak from a damaged wax ring- always monitor for water on the floor next to the toilet bowl.
- Electrical : GFCI receptacle safety, lighting, and exhaust fans were evaluated / tested
- Plumbing: Supply pipes, drains, sinks, toilets*, bath and shower fixtures were tested
- Non plumbing fixtures: Counter tops/ cabinets/ caulk/grout were visually inspected
- Walls, ceilings, and floors were visually inspected (Note: toilets are checked for a secure connection to the floor, but this is no guarantee of a bad wax ring; sub floors that cannot be seen are excluded from an inspection)*
- Windows: Tested for operation / identify if safety glass was present in now required locations
Home Owner TIPS:
-Bathrooms are moist and wet environments, that's why it is important to keep caulked/ grouted areas maintained. Keep any area where water may be a problem well sealed- including above shower walls, behind sinks, around doors in showers, flooring junctions with showers/tubs, and windows in potentially wet areas. Many tile grouts also recommend routine sealing for easier cleaning and longevity.
*Slow leaks at toilets are often hidden under the floor. A happy homeowner should periodically test their toilets for movement on the floor, such movement can indicate a bad wax ring or simply loose anchor bolts. Your inspector checks for movement during the home inspection, but just because a toilet doesn't move does not mean there not a slow leak from a damaged wax ring- always monitor for water on the floor next to the toilet bowl.