Plumbing Inspection Checklist
A plumbing inspection checklist helps property managers, facility teams, and service technicians check the condition of water supply, drainage, fixtures, valves, pipes, water heaters, pumps, meters, appliance connections, restrooms, basements, and exterior plumbing points.
This checklist is useful for apartment buildings, offices, commercial properties, schools, hotels, warehouses, retail sites, and other managed facilities where plumbing issues can quickly affect safety, comfort, and daily operations. It helps detect leaks, slow drains, low water pressure, damaged fixtures, corrosion, sewer odors, water stains, mold risks, and equipment that requires repair.
With TARGPatrol, plumbing inspections can be handled as structured mobile tasks with photo evidence, issue locations, priority levels, work orders, responsible persons, and follow-up control. This gives maintenance teams a clear record of detected problems, temporary actions, completed repairs, and recurring plumbing issues across the property.
Property / facility name
Property address
Building / floor / zone
Area inspected
Plumbing system type: residential / commercial / industrial / mixed
Equipment / fixture group inspected
Photo of plumbing area overview
Plumbing system is safe to use
No immediate plumbing hazards observed
No active leaks observed
No standing water observed
No sewer or drain odor observed
Access to plumbing fixtures and shutoff valves is clear
Water supply is available
General plumbing condition notes
Main water shutoff valve is accessible
Main shutoff valve is labeled, if required
Main shutoff valve appears functional, if checked
No visible leaks near main water line
No corrosion on visible main water piping
Water pressure appears normal
Water pressure reading, if measured
Main water supply issue notes
Photo of main water supply area
Hot water is available
Cold water is available
Water temperature appears acceptable
Water heater area is clean and accessible, if applicable
No visible leaks around water heater
Water heater exterior is not damaged
Water heater connections appear secure
No corrosion or rust stains near water heater
Water heater issue notes
Photo of water heater condition
Sink faucets operate properly
Sink handles are secure
No leaks from faucets
No leaks under sinks
Sink drains are not blocked
P-traps are secure and not leaking
Supply lines under sinks are not damaged
Sink caulking is intact where required
Sink issue location
Photo of sink or faucet condition
Toilets flush properly
Toilet tanks refill correctly
No leaks around toilet base
No leaks from toilet tank or supply line
Toilet is securely mounted
No cracks observed on toilet bowl or tank
Toilet shutoff valve is accessible
Toilet issue location
Photo of toilet condition
Urinals operate properly, if applicable
Urinal flush valves work correctly, if applicable
No leaks around urinals
Urinal drains are not blocked
Urinal issue location
Photo of urinal condition
Bathtub / shower fixtures operate properly
Shower head is not leaking
Tub faucet is not leaking
Shower drain is not blocked
Tub drain is not blocked
Water temperature control works properly
Shower enclosure or curtain prevents water escape
Caulking and grout are intact
No water damage near tub or shower
Tub / shower issue notes
Photo of tub or shower condition
Floor drains are clear, if present
Drain covers are installed and secure
No slow drainage observed
No backflow observed
No gurgling sounds from drains observed
Drainage issue location
Photo of drain condition
Visible supply pipes are not leaking
Visible drain pipes are not leaking
Pipe insulation is intact where required
No visible pipe corrosion observed
No loose or unsupported piping observed
No water stains near visible piping
Pipe penetrations are sealed where visible
Pipe issue location
Photo of pipe condition
Valves are accessible
Fixture shutoff valves are present where required
Valves are not leaking
Valve handles are not missing or damaged
Valves are labeled where required
Valve issue location
Photo of valve condition
Washing machine connections are not leaking, if applicable
Washer supply hoses are not cracked or damaged, if applicable
Washer drain hose is secure, if applicable
Dishwasher connection is not leaking, if applicable
Refrigerator water line is not leaking, if applicable
Garbage disposal is not leaking, if applicable
Appliance plumbing issue notes
Photo of appliance plumbing connection
Mechanical / utility room is clean and dry
Plumbing equipment is accessible
Pumps appear operational, if present
Sump pump appears operational, if present
No leaks around pumps or tanks
Expansion tank appears intact, if visible
Pressure gauge is readable, if present
Mechanical room plumbing issue notes
Photo of mechanical room plumbing
Basement or lower-level plumbing area is dry, if applicable
No water pooling near foundation, if checked
Backflow preventer is accessible, if present
Backflow preventer appears undamaged, if present
Cleanouts are accessible, if visible
No sewer backup signs observed
Basement / backflow issue notes
Photo of basement or backflow area
Exterior hose bibs are not leaking, if applicable
Exterior faucets operate properly, if checked
Irrigation connection is not leaking, if applicable
Storm drains are clear, if checked
Downspout drainage does not create standing water, if checked
Exterior plumbing issue notes
Photo of exterior plumbing condition
Restroom plumbing fixtures are clean and functional
Public restroom sinks and toilets operate properly, if applicable
No fixture is out of service without notice
No overflow risk observed
Restroom floor is dry
Restroom plumbing issue notes
Photo of restroom plumbing condition
Water meter area is accessible, if applicable
Water meter reading was recorded, if required
Water meter reading
Water meter movement suggests possible leak, if checked
Utility access area is clean and safe
Meter / utility issue notes
Photo of water meter area
Water damage signs are visible
Mold or mildew is visible
Musty odor is present
Wet ceiling, wall, or floor area observed
Damaged cabinet, baseboard, or flooring observed
Affected area size, sq ft
Damage location
Damage description
Photo of water damage
Plumbing issue found
Issue location
Issue description
Priority: low / medium / high / urgent
Repair required
Further technician inspection required
Responsible person
Target completion date
Work order number
Photo of plumbing issue
Temporary control applied
Water supply was shut off, if required
Leak was contained, if applicable
Area was restricted, if unsafe
Property manager / facility manager notified
Follow-up inspection required
Photo after temporary control
Inspection completed
Property passed inspection
Final status
Final comments


















