Written by Amanda Casteel · COO Reviewed by Johnny Casteel · CEO · Master Plumber Updated July 2026 VA Plumbing Lic. 2710075081 · Contractor Lic. 2705180998
Quick answers
- Price: $550 — one visit, written report for negotiations.
- Includes the Big Four plus the full “also covers” checklist.
- Built for option periods — fast scheduling for buyers and realtors.
- Pairs with Who Owns What (utility ownership) and home-sale requirement guides.
When to book this package
Book when you are under contract, advising a buyer client, or listing a home and want fewer plumbing renegotiation surprises before closing.
What’s included
Sewer camera inspection; water quality testing; water heater age & code compliance (T&P, venting, strapping, expansion tank); full plumbing inspection to code (supply, drains, vents, gas, fixtures); plus pressure/flow, pipe material ID, meter leak test, shut-offs, drain speeds, toilets, sump, washer lines, hose bibs/backflow, past leak signs, and permit history review when available.
Who it’s for
Homebuyers in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland — and realtors who need fast option-period scheduling and itemized reports for repair requests or price adjustments.
How to book
Request service online and mention the $550 Home Buyer Plumbing Inspection, call (703) 214-2551, or email [email protected] with the property address and deadline.
Related downloads & guides
Printable buyer checklist: /assets/buyer_plumbing_checklist_cherry_blossom.pdf · Realtor checklist: /assets/agent_plumbing_checklist_cherry_blossom.pdf · Who Owns What: /assets/who_owns_what_utility_lines_cherry_blossom.pdf
Failure modes to avoid
Waiting until after you waive inspections
Once the option period ends, leverage is gone. Book while you can still renegotiate.
Ordering only a general home inspection
General inspectors do not replace sewer cameras or plumbing-to-code documentation. That gap is why closings reopen.
Proof & methodology
- · Written by Amanda Casteel (COO), reviewed by Johnny Casteel (CEO · Master Plumber) — Cherry Blossom Plumbing (VA Plumbing Lic. 2710075081).
- · Grounded in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC buyer-transaction patterns and lateral ownership realities.
Last updated July 2026
FAQs
Is $550 the total price?
Yes for the inspection package and written report. Repairs, if needed, are quoted separately as flat-rate options after findings.
How is this different from the code compliance & safety inspection?
This package is buyer-focused (checklist + negotiation report). The code compliance & safety package emphasizes pre-listing sewer, flue/orphaned-flue, and water heater DOE exposure — ask us which fits your timeline.
Can agents book for clients?
Yes — see the Realtor’s Plumbing Checklist and email [email protected].
Next step
Ready for help in Arlington or Northern Virginia? We diagnose first, explain options in flat-rate terms, and never upsell what you do not need.