Plumbing Maintenance Plan: Catch the Small Leak Early

What a plumbing maintenance plan does for your home

Most big plumbing bills start as small problems nobody noticed: a slow leak under a sink, corroded fittings on the water heater, a toilet that runs all night. A maintenance plan puts a licensed plumber's eyes on your system before they turn into emergencies.

Sunshine Plumbing Services is building a membership plan for Lee and Collier County homeowners. Here is what it is designed to give you.

Benefits of the plan

• Whole-home plumbing inspectionsA licensed plumber checks supply lines, drains, fixtures and the water heater
• Routine maintenanceWorn parts are caught and handled before they fail
• Priority schedulingMembers move to the front of the line when they call
• Repair discountsMembers save on repairs and replacements
• A customizable scheduleVisits timed to fit your home and your calendar
• No hidden feesYou know what is covered before you sign up

Plan levels

The plan will come in three levels so you can choose the coverage that fits your home. Names, prices and inclusions are being finalized by the owner.

Level 1

PENDING: Level 1 name, price and what is included, from Mike

Level 2

PENDING: Level 2 name, price and what is included, from Mike

Level 3

PENDING: Level 3 name, price and what is included, from Mike

PENDING: whether online sign-up is available, from Mike

Why maintenance saves money

Plumbing fails slowly, then suddenly. A water heater that has been weeping at the fittings for months can let go on a weekend. A small leak behind a wall can feed mold and ruin drywall before you see a stain. A yearly check is cheaper than a flood.

Florida homes have extra reasons to check regularly. Salt air corrodes exposed fittings near the coast and canals, mineral-heavy well water leaves scale in water heaters, and storm seasons put stress on outdoor lines. A plumber who looks at your system every year knows its history, and that makes future repairs faster.

What a visit covers

Exactly what is included at each level is still being finalized. In general, a whole-home plumbing inspection looks at the places where trouble hides:

• Visible supply lines, shut-off valves and hose bibs for leaks and corrosion
• The water heater for age, fittings and warning signs
• Toilets, faucets and disposals for running water, drips and worn parts
• Drains for slow flow that points to a developing clog
• Water pressure and, on well systems, the pump and pressure tank

You will get a plain-language summary of what we found, an upfront price for anything that needs work and no pressure to buy.

Who the plan is for

A maintenance plan makes the most sense for three kinds of homeowners. The first is anyone with an older home, where original pipes, valves and fixtures are near the end of their life. The second is anyone on a private well, where the pump, pressure tank and water quality all need regular attention. The third is anyone with a rental, a vacation home or a snowbird house that sits empty for months, where a small leak can run for weeks before anyone finds it.

If you are not sure the plan fits your situation, call us. We will tell you honestly if a single visit is a better choice.

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