A clear plumbing record can make moving into or out of a Sandton rental home less confusing. Photographs and simple observations help everyone understand the condition of fixtures and identify maintenance that needs attention. This checklist supports a practical handover; it does not decide responsibility for repairs or replace the lease and agreed inspection process.
Record each room consistently
Walk through the kitchen, bathrooms and any laundry or outside tap area with the appropriate property representative where possible. Photograph the whole fixture and any visible defect. Label the photographs by room and date so that “the leaking tap” cannot be confused with another fitting later.
During ordinary use, note dripping spouts, loose handles, slow drainage, unusual noises and moisture in accessible cupboards. Avoid dismantling fittings or moving heavy appliances. A fixture that looks clean may still need attention, while a stain may be old rather than evidence of an active leak.
Make the checklist specific
- Taps and mixers: Record visible leakage and how the handles operate.
- Basins, sinks and showers: Note drainage symptoms and visible damage.
- Toilets: Report continued running, unusual refilling or water around the base.
- Accessible connections: Photograph dampness without removing panels or entering unsafe spaces.
- Existing equipment: Record any tank, pump or filter and the documents provided for it.
For a toilet that continues refilling, our running-toilet guide explains observations worth passing on to a plumber.
Agree the reporting route
Confirm who receives maintenance reports, which contact to use for an urgent leak and who can authorise work. Keep this information somewhere accessible after the handover. If a problem is reported, include the room, symptom, first observed date and photographs rather than sending an unexplained close-up.
For plumbing assistance, contact Academy Plumbers serving Sandton. Explain whether you are the tenant, owner or managing agent and confirm the authorisation and access arrangements before booking.
Record access and meter information accurately
Where the property’s arrangement allows it, record the relevant meter reading and identify which meter serves the home. A complex may have shared supplies or separate billing arrangements, so do not assume the nearest meter belongs to the unit. Ask the property representative to explain normal access and emergency procedures for that installation.
Do not turn unfamiliar valves or operate equipment simply to complete a checklist. If water is actively escaping or near electrical equipment, keep clear and report it urgently through the agreed contact route.
Close the loop on outstanding repairs
Keep a short list showing each defect, who will arrange assessment and its current status. After a repair, record what was done and retain the invoice or service note. Mark an item complete after the result has been checked, rather than merely after a booking is made.
To organise a visit, send Academy Plumbers the Sandton property details, the maintenance list and available access times. A concise record helps the team prepare for the actual work required.