Rental Property Plumbing in Tuscaloosa, AL

Turnover checks

The weeks between leases are the best time to look at the plumbing. Test every faucet, toilet and drain, check under sinks for drips and stains, and read the water heater's label for its age. Fixing small things now avoids calls in the middle of the semester.

Common rental problems

Running toilets, slow shower drains clogged with hair, leaking supply lines under sinks and water heaters that can't keep up with several showers each morning. Each is quick to fix when it's caught early, and expensive when it's left until it fails.

Water heater sizing

A heater that suited one family may run out of hot water in a house shared by four or five tenants. Moving up in size or switching to tankless can cut complaints. A plumber can tell you what your gas line or electrical supply will support.

Shut-off valves

Make sure every fixture has a working shut-off and that tenants know where the main valve is. A tenant who can stop a leak in the first minute saves you a far bigger repair and a ceiling or floor replacement.

Clear communication

Ask tenants to report drips and slow drains right away, not at move-out. A simple note on the fridge with the main valve location and who to contact helps. Our move-in checklist can be shared with new tenants.

Getting help

Tell the plumber how many units, what needs doing and how to arrange access. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.