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Fixture rough-in (new)
- Layout matches plan
- Drain slope and vent connections checked
- Supply lines strapped
- Stub-outs capped
- Pressure or air test held (gauge photo)
- Inspection sign-off photo
Checklists by trade
Plumbing job checklists
Water heaters, fixtures, drains, repipes and more. Here are common steps for each plumbing job.
Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, you can add any of these as your own checklist on a job.
New install
Water heater install (new)
- Location and clearances
- Data plate (model, serial)
- Gas or power connection
- Venting set per manufacturer and local code
- T&P valve and discharge line
- Expansion tank (if required)
- Filled, lit, temp set, no leaks
Tankless water heater install
- Gas line sized for the unit
- Venting installed
- Isolation valves set
- Condensate drain run
- Data plate (model, serial)
- Fired and temp verified
- Leak check
Water softener / filter install
- Bypass loop set
- Drain with air gap
- Brine line connected
- Programmed to water hardness
- Flushed and started
- No leaks
Sump pump install
- Pit set and level
- Check valve installed
- Discharge run outside, away from foundation
- Float moves freely
- Outlet checked (GFCI where required)
- Pump cycled with water
Gas line install
- Appliance load and line size confirmed
- Pipe run and supports
- Shutoff and drip leg at appliance
- Pressure test held (gauge photo)
- Joints leak checked
- Appliance lit
Outdoor spigot / hose bib (new)
- Frost-free bib used
- Tie-in made
- Sloped to drain
- Vacuum breaker on
- Indoor shutoff accessible
- No leaks
- Sealed at wall
Replace / 1-for-1 swap
Water heater replace
- Water and power or gas shut off
- Old unit drained and removed
- New unit data plate (model, serial)
- New unit set and connected
- T&P discharge and venting checked
- Filled, lit, no leaks
- Old unit hauled
Faucet / fixture replace
- Shutoff verified
- Old fixture removed
- Supply lines checked
- New fixture set & sealed
- No leaks under pressure
- Area cleaned
Toilet replace
- Supply shut and tank drained
- Old toilet removed
- Flange checked
- New wax ring or seal set
- Toilet set, level, bolts snug
- Flush tested, no leaks
Garbage disposal replace
- Power off verified
- Old unit removed
- New unit mounted
- Dishwasher knockout removed (if hooked up)
- Run test
- No leaks
Shutoff / angle stop replace
- Main shut
- Old valve removed
- New valve set
- Supply line reconnected
- Main restored
- No leaks
Sump pump replace
- Old pump pulled
- New pump set
- Check valve OK
- Float free
- Cycle tested
- Pit cleaned
PRV (pressure reducing valve) replace
- Main shut
- Old PRV removed
- New PRV set
- Pressure set, gauge reading photographed
- Expansion tank or relief checked
- No leaks
Repair / service call
Leak repair
- Leak source found and photographed
- Water shut or isolated
- Repair completed
- Pressure tested
- Wet area drying started
- Customer shown the fix
Drain clear / snake
- Access opened
- Line cleared
- Flow verified
- Cleanout capped
- Debris removed
- Customer shown result
Main sewer line clear
- Cleanout located
- Line cabled / jetted
- Camera check (if)
- Flow verified
- Cleanout capped
- Area cleaned
Water heater service
- Power or gas off
- T&P valve checked
- Anode or flush (if needed)
- Connections tight
- Heat cycle verified
- Area cleaned
Toilet repair (running / clog)
- Problem found
- Flapper / fill valve / auger
- Tank refilled
- Flush tested
- No leaks
- Area cleaned
Burst / frozen pipe repair
- Water shut
- Damaged section cut out
- New section joined
- Cause noted (exposed wall, no heat)
- Pressure restored, no leaks
- Insulated or protected
- Wet area drying noted
Low water pressure call
- Pressure measured
- Aerators / PRV checked
- Cause found
- Fix made
- Pressure re-measured
- Customer briefed
Renovation / remodel
Bathroom remodel plumbing
- Demo and cap-offs
- Drain and vent relocated
- Supply lines run
- Shower valve set
- Shower drain flood tested before tile
- Rough inspection
- Fixtures trimmed out
- Final leak check
Kitchen remodel plumbing
- Old lines capped
- New sink / DW / fridge lines
- Drain & vent run
- Rough inspection
- Fixtures & disposal set
- Leak check
Whole-house repipe
- Plan and shutoff time agreed with customer
- Old pipe abandoned or removed
- New PEX or copper run, supported
- Fixtures reconnected
- Pressure test held (gauge photo)
- Permit and inspection noted (if required)
- Wall access patched (if needed)
Laundry room relocation
- Drain & vent run
- Box with valves set
- Dryer / gas line (if)
- Pressure test
- Washer connected
- Leak check
Inspect / maintain
Plumbing inspection
- Fixtures checked
- Visible pipes inspected
- Water heater age / condition
- Pressure noted
- Leaks / issues listed
- Report shared
Sewer camera inspection
- Access found
- Camera run full length
- Problems marked with depth
- Video saved
- Findings explained
- Quote given (if asked)
Backflow test
- Device located
- Test kit connected
- Readings recorded
- Pass or fail noted
- Report filed with the water utility (if required)
- Customer copy
Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms.
Not sure which photos to take? See the plumbing job photo checklist. Want these as a print-ready book with a sheet per job type? That is a trade pack, on the pricing page.