Often times prospective buyers of new house construction ask home inspectors "do I
really need an inspection for a new house"? The photo below shows one of many examples of problem issues
found in newly constructed houses. An improperly installed drain line /
trap could allow sewage gas
to seep into the room.
A properly installed plumbing trap should look like this.
Photo of improper drain trap by Robert Mulloy of Allsafe Home Inspection, Inc.
Photo of proper drain trap by Dennis Robitaille of Able Home Inspection.
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share of a unique or unusual home related issue or problem condition? E-Mail Dennis@Independent Home
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![[improperly installed plumbing trap]](/inspection-photos/drainline.jpg "Photo of improperly installed plumbing trap")
![[properly installed plumbing trap]](/inspection-photos/correctdrainline.jpg "Photo of properly installed plumbing trap")