Checklists to use while the water is rising
Print these before you need them. They cover which fixtures to test, which valve to close, what to write down for the plumber, and what to ask about price, equipment and camera footage before anyone starts work.
- Drain, shutoff and cleanout map
A one-page map of your home's water shutoffs, fixtures and sewer cleanout, drawn before anything goes wrong. In a backup it saves the minutes spent searching.
- Checklist for hiring a plumber to clear a drain
A short set of checks to run through before anyone starts cabling or jetting your line. Most take a few minutes and protect you from surprises.
- Drain maintenance calendar
Small, regular habits keep most household drains open. This calendar spreads them across the year so nothing is forgotten.
- Main line backup action card
Print this and keep it with your shutoff map. When dirty water comes up through a floor drain, tub or shower, it lists the steps in the order that matters.
- Sewer camera inspection worksheet
Camera footage is only useful if you remember what it showed. This worksheet captures the details while the plumber walks you through the video.
- Drain cleaning quote comparison worksheet
Quotes for the same drain can be structured very differently. This worksheet puts them in the same columns so you can compare what each actually covers.
- Sewer and drain checklist for home buyers
A general home inspection may not look inside the sewer lateral. For an older Placentia home, a few extra checks before closing can prevent an expensive surprise.