Post water turn off implications.

[niceoneted]

Viewing a house at present. Had been rented. Idle for 2.5/3 yrs. the water has been turned off. Any serious implications does anyone know of once it goes on?
We will be getting a survey done if our offer is accepted plus intend speaking with our plumber this week. Curios now though.
TIA.

 

[Leo]

How old is the house?

This is normal enough for vacant properties, insurance will insist on water being turned off. Usually wouldn't cause any issues in a house with modern plumbing. Assuming a wet heating system, a good service would be recommended though, perhaps with a power flush.

 

[niceoneted]

Thanks Leo - house 25 yrs old.

 

[Leo]

Shouldn't be a problem so.

 

[jhegarty]

The survey won't find leaks if the water is off.

 

[Leo]

The survey won't find leaks if the water is off.

True, the water would have to be turned on (by the current owners) ideally days in advance of any survey.

 

[niceoneted]

We have requested water on before survey