A Mentone plumbing inspection is a plumber's check of the water service, interior piping, drains, fixtures, shutoffs, pressure and water heater, with a camera run of the drain line if you want one. Because service arrangements vary from parcel to parcel here, it is also a chance to confirm how the house is connected. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Mentone.
How Mentone properties are served
Mentone is an unincorporated foothill community east of Redlands on the south bank of the Santa Ana River, and the gateway to the San Bernardino Mountains along SR-38. The City of Redlands says it has provided water to the Redlands and Mentone area for more than 90 years. Its supply blends Mill Creek and Santa Ana River water, treated at plants including the Hinckley plant north of Mentone, with local wells and State Water Project water when needed.
Service still varies by address. Some unincorporated Mentone parcels receive Redlands water and sewer through out-of-agency service agreements approved case by case, and not every property is necessarily on City of Redlands sewer. Before an inspection, confirm with the seller how the house gets its water and where its drain line goes. That changes what the plumber should focus on.
The foothill location also means colder winter nights, so exposed pipe and hose bibs can be at risk during a cold snap.
Picking the inspection scope
| Situation | Scope | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| House on Redlands water and sewer | Walk-through plus sewer camera on older homes | The line from house to main is private |
| Sewer arrangement unclear | Walk-through plus tracing the drain line | Confirms where wastewater goes before you buy |
| Larger lot or outbuildings | Add yard lines and outdoor valves | Buried runs can leak or freeze |
Signs to tell the plumber about
- Pipes that froze or split in a past winter
- Slow drains or a gurgling toilet
- Scale on fixtures or a noisy water heater
- A high water bill with no obvious leak
- A water heater without straps or with rust at the connections
Timing and permits
Book the inspection early in escrow, since confirming service arrangements can take time. Fall is a good season to check exposed pipes before cold nights arrive. Mentone is unincorporated San Bernardino County, so check with the County about permits for any repair work; the plumber doing the job can help sort that out. Ask for the findings in writing so you have a record for the seller and for future maintenance, along with the location of every shutoff on the property.
Plumbing Inspection questions in Mentone
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If the inspection turns up repairs, who issues the permit?
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