For Buyers
Buying a Property? Understand the Plumbing Before You Commit
A conventional property survey may not provide the level of plumbing-specific information you want. Our non-invasive plumbing inspection examines accessible plumbing components and documents practical findings before you complete your purchase.
Due Diligence
Complements Your Wider Property Survey
This inspection complements — but does not replace — a RICS survey, building survey or structural survey. It focuses solely on accessible plumbing and water-related condition.
- Plumbing-specific findings, documented with photographs
- Understand condition of accessible pipework, fittings and sanitaryware
- Identify visible defects and obvious maintenance risks
- Prioritised recommendations to support your purchase decision
Scope
What We Inspect
Accessible plumbing components and water-related condition are examined and documented.
- Visible and accessible plumbing
- Accessible hot and cold pipework
- Taps and mixers
- Toilets
- Basins
- Baths
- Showers
- Accessible traps
- Accessible wastes
- Accessible isolation valves
- Internal stopcock where accessible
- Basic water pressure observations
- Basic flow observations
- Visible corrosion
- Visible leakage
- Visible water staining
- Visible historic water damage
- Accessible seals and connections
- Moisture-meter spot readings where appropriate
- Thermal-imaging observations where appropriate
- Obvious plumbing maintenance risks
Your Report
Clear Findings — Not Just a Verbal Opinion
- Written inspection report
- Photographic evidence
- Areas inspected
- Concerns identified
- Maintenance observations
- Priority recommendations
- Suggested next steps
- Separate repair quotation where appropriate
Priority 1 — Urgent
Requires prompt attention.
Priority 2 — Recommended
Should be addressed in the near future.
Priority 3 — Monitor
No immediate action required but should be monitored.
How It Works
A Simple, Practical Process
- 01
Book
Provide property details and choose an appointment.
- 02
Inspect
An agreed non-invasive plumbing inspection.
- 03
Report
Documented findings, photographs and recommendations.
- 04
Decide
Plan maintenance, request repairs or seek further specialist investigation where required.
Pricing
Standard Property Plumbing Inspection
Suitable for a standard residential property.
£349
Up to 90 minutes on site
- Up to 90 minutes on site
- Inspection of accessible plumbing components
- Moisture readings where appropriate
- Thermal imaging observations where appropriate
- Photographic findings
- Written condition report
- Prioritised recommendations
Larger, unusually complex or extensively fitted properties may require additional time and may be quoted separately.
Scope & Limitations
What This Inspection Is — And What It Is Not
The Montgomery & Sons Property Plumbing Inspection is a visual and non-invasive plumbing condition inspection.
It is not:
- — A RICS survey
- — A structural survey
- — A building survey
- — A gas-safety inspection
- — An electrical inspection
- — An asbestos inspection
- — A drainage CCTV survey
- — A Legionella risk assessment
- — An invasive inspection
- — A specialist trace-and-access leak detection service
- — A guarantee that all concealed faults, defects or leaks will be identified
Only accessible areas and components can be inspected.
Furniture, finishes, walls, floors, ceilings and fixed structures will not normally be removed or disturbed during the standard inspection.
Thermal imaging, pressure observations and moisture readings are supporting diagnostic observations and are not proof that a concealed defect does or does not exist.
Further specialist investigation may be recommended where findings suggest it is appropriate.
Coverage
Where We Inspect
Serving West and South-West London and selected Surrey locations.
- Richmond
- Kew
- Teddington
- Twickenham
- Kingston upon Thames
- Surbiton
Additional coverage: Putney, Wimbledon, Chiswick, Hampton, Esher, Cobham, Weybridge, Claygate.
Book an Inspection
Book a Pre-Purchase Inspection
Tell us about the property and we will confirm scope and appointment times.
Prefer to speak to someone? Call 020 7088 8301 and we will talk through the property.
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