Annual Plumbing Inspections in North Bay
An annual plumbing inspection in North Bay is a 60 to 90 minute tested walkthrough of a home’s plumbing by Poly-B Plumbing, for houses, cottages and multi-unit properties in North Bay, Callander, Sturgeon Falls, Powassan and the surrounding communities. An annual inspection is not a look; every shut-off is turned, pressure is measured, the water heater is checked and flushed, drains are run, and the sump pump is tested with water in the pit. You get a written summary with anything that needs attention and what it would cost, and nothing is sold on the spot. It is included in the $49-per-month membership. Call 705-345-6616.
Service hours
- Monday to Thursday7:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Friday7:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Saturday and SundayClosed
Emergency service is available during business hours only. Members of the $49-per-month plan get priority scheduling.
What is checked, and how
| System | What Poly-B does | What it catches |
|---|---|---|
| Supply lines | Every exposed run inspected for material, corrosion, support and pinholes | Polybutylene, galvanized, pitting copper, the joint that is about to let go |
| Shut-off valves | Main and every fixture valve turned, closed and reopened | The seized valve that will not close on the night it matters |
| Water pressure | Static and working pressure on a gauge; expansion tank and PRV checked | Pressure over 80 psi wearing out fixtures; a waterlogged tank |
| Water heater | Age, relief valve, connections, anode where accessible, sediment flush | A capped relief line, a rusting tank, a burnt lower element |
| Toilets, faucets, showers | Dye test, drip check, flow and temperature | A flapper leaking 8,000 litres a year into the bill |
| Drains | Flow at every fixture and the floor drain; camera if flow says so | The root-bound lateral before the April backup |
| Sump pump and backwater valve | Pit filled, float and backup tested, valve lid lifted | The pump that will not start, the flap held open by grit |
| Well and treatment (rural) | Pressure switch, tank charge, filters, UV lamp date | Short cycling, an expired lamp, a bypassed filter |
| Cottages | Seasonal shutdown or startup, drain-down, pump priming | The line that would have frozen in February |
Why an inspection pays for itself in North Bay
The plumbing emergencies Poly-B Plumbing attends in North Bay are rarely surprises; the sign was there a season earlier. A main shut-off that has not been turned since the house was built seizes, and the burst in January cannot be isolated. A sump pump that ran nonstop last April fails this April, on the wettest week of the year. A relief valve on a water heater was capped by someone years ago. A copper line on a well around Corbeil or Bonfield has been pinholing for two years behind drywall. Each of those is a part on an inspection day and a flood on any other day. Winter here reaches minus 20 and colder, spring melt over Canadian Shield bedrock loads every foundation drain at once, and the fall inspection is where both get caught.
Who books annual inspections
- Homeowners with older systems, anything with polybutylene, galvanized or original valves.
- Anyone on a well, where the pump, tank, filters and UV lamp all have service intervals.
- Cottage owners on Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake, as the fall shutdown and the spring startup.
- Landlords and property managers, who want a written record per unit and fewer 7 am calls.
- New owners after closing, as the baseline for the house; members get the first one free.
- Anyone whose insurer asks for evidence of maintenance after a claim.
What an annual inspection costs in North Bay
Poly-B Plumbing quotes the inspection flat-rate, in writing. It is included in the $49-per-month membership along with priority scheduling and 10 percent off repairs, which for most older homes and every well is the cheaper way to buy it. Booked on its own, the price depends on the size of the home and the number of bathrooms and fixtures, whether a well and treatment system are on the list, and whether a camera inspection or a water test is added. Repairs found during the visit are quoted in writing and scheduled separately; nothing is sold on the spot.
What you receive
A written summary of what was tested, what passed, and what needs attention, in order of urgency, with an estimated cost for each item. A photo of anything worth a photo. And a record that follows the house: the next inspection starts from last year’s notes, which is how a slow change gets noticed. Plumber (306A) is a compulsory trade regulated by Skilled Trades Ontario; every inspection is done by a licensed plumber, and Poly-B’s owner is a Red Seal journeyman licensed for plumbing, wells, septic and backflow prevention with up to $5 million in liability insurance.
Sources: Skilled Trades Ontario, Plumber (306A); City of North Bay Engineering Design Guidelines, March 2021.
How the visit runs
Walk the house
Mechanical room, every fixture, the basement and any crawlspace, with you along if you want to see it.
Test everything
Valves turned, pressure gauged, heater flushed, drains run, pump tested with water.
Explain on the spot
What is fine, what to watch, what to fix, in plain language.
Report in writing
Findings, priority, estimated costs, photos where useful.
What North Bay customers say
“Most home owners it’s hard to remember everything. I highly suggest to let Poly-B Plumbing set up a service plan per your needs.”Wayne Macchiusi, Google review, May 2025
“Always done great work and had them out to our houses more than one time.”Dave Melanson, Google review, June 2025
Where Poly-B inspects
Inspection questions from North Bay homeowners
How long does an annual plumbing inspection take?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the home and the number of bathrooms and fixtures. A well system, a camera inspection or a water test adds time.
Do I need to be home?
Yes. Poly-B Plumbing needs access to every fixture, the mechanical room and every valve, and it is worth walking through with the plumber so the findings make sense.
Is the inspection only visual?
No. Valves are turned, pressure is measured, the water heater is flushed, drains are run and the sump pump is tested with water in the pit.
Do I get a report?
Yes. A written summary with findings in order of priority, estimated repair costs where needed, and photos where useful.
Is the inspection included in the membership?
Yes. The $49-per-month plan includes the annual inspection, priority scheduling, 10 percent off repairs and installations, and water test reminders for well owners.
Book an annual plumbing inspection in North Bay
Monday to Thursday 7 am to 7 pm, Friday 7 am to 5 pm. September and October fill first; book before the freeze.
Call 705-345-6616 Request a free online quote
Poly-B Plumbing, 1107 Yellek Trail, North Bay, ON P1B 8G5.