Plumbing Inspection Checklist

Build and download a free plumbing inspection checklist for service calls, rough-in, and final inspections. Water supply, drains, water heater, and gas checks with PDF, Excel, or Word export.

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Plumbing inspection checklist

Run consistent tune-ups and safety checks — mark Pass, Fail, or N/A on each item.

Inspection Checklist

Plumbing · Preventive Maintenance

Checklist #

INS-2026-001

Overall

Not set

Completion

0%

Inspection date

2026-07-29

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Inspection detailsAdd date & technician

Checklist #

Inspection date

Technician

Permit #

Inspection type

Overall result

Contractor

Phone

Email

License #

Customer

Phone

Add section:
Pre-Inspection & Site Safety4 items

Main and fixture shutoffs located and accessible

Permit on site when required by jurisdiction

Floor and finishes protected during inspection

Customer informed of inspection scope

Water Supply5 items

Supply lines and joints — no active leaks

Shutoff valves operate and are accessible

Pressure regulator functioning (if present)

Expansion tank charged and supported (if present)

Backflow preventer installed and testable

Drains & Fixtures5 items

Drain pitch and trap seals correct

Fixtures secure with no cross-connections

Toilets, faucets, and disposals operate without leaks

No visible corrosion on visible piping

Cleanouts accessible and capped

Technician signature

2026-07-29

Customer signature

2026-07-29

Customize:

What's included

  • Checklist number, inspection date, type, and permit tracking
  • Technician assignment and optional arrival/departure times
  • Customer billing and service location
  • Equipment inspected — water heater, backflow, sump pump, etc.
  • Pre-inspection, water supply, drains, water heater, and gas/sewer sections
  • Performance readings — static pressure, hot water temp, pipe material, gas test
  • Pass/fail checklist with notes per item
  • General notes and recommendations / corrective action
  • Optional technician and customer signature blocks
  • Export to PDF, Excel (.xlsx), or Word (.docx)

How to use this template

  1. 1

    Set up the inspection

    Add checklist number, inspection date, technician name, and inspection type (maintenance, rough-in, final, or safety). Permit # is available when your jurisdiction requires it.

  2. 2

    Log equipment and readings

    Enter customer and service location, equipment make/model/serial, and measured readings. HVAC templates auto-calculate delta T from supply and return temps.

  3. 3

    Complete the checklist

    Mark each item Pass, Fail, or N/A and add notes where needed. Overall result and completion percentage update automatically.

  4. 4

    Sign off and download

    Add recommendations for corrective action, optional signatures, then export as PDF, Excel, or Word (.docx). Attach the PDF to the work order or invoice.

Why plumbing inspection checklists protect your license

Plumbing inspections — whether preventive maintenance or rough-in sign-off — need documented pass/fail results, not verbal assurances. Shutoff locations, pressure readings, and gas test results belong on the same form.

A consistent checklist helps apprentices and master plumbers document the same critical points on every job. That paper trail supports permit inspections and reduces disputes when hidden conditions surface later.

Use this free plumbing inspection checklist builder to standardize field documentation. Pair it with CloseCrew to capture every call while your inspection records stay audit-ready.

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Inspection Checklist FAQs

Is this Plumbing inspection checklist free?

Yes. This plumbing inspection checklist builder is free with unlimited PDF, Excel, and Word downloads. No subscription required.

Include your plumbing license, customer and service addresses, shutoff locations, supply and drain condition, water heater T&P and venting checks, gas leak test results when applicable, water pressure readings, pass/fail results with notes, and recommendations for corrective action or permit follow-up.

An inspection checklist documents pass/fail verification and measured readings on each system point. A work order documents the problem, authorized scope, and work performed. Many shops complete the checklist in the field, then attach it to the work order or invoice.

Export as PDF for customer records and AHJ documentation, Excel for fleet QA tracking, or Word (.docx) to add jurisdiction-specific items.

Yes. Share the template page with field techs. Everyone runs the same inspection sections, readings, and sign-off blocks on every visit.

Inspection checklists build trust. CloseCrew helps fill the schedule.

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