Plumber in King George, VA

Three things: the sewer lateral (camera it — old clay lines under mature trees), the supply material (galvanized means a repipe conversation), and the water heater's age and venting. An hour of inspection prevents the classic old-house surprises.

Water heaters first (they're all past design life), then PRVs and supply valves, then builder-grade fixtures. The corridor's construction boom means these hit whole neighborhoods on the same schedule — if neighbors are replacing something, yours is on the same clock.

Shut off the water at the main (usually where the line enters the house, or at the meter), open a low faucet to drain pressure, kill power to any affected electrical, and move valuables clear. Photos help with insurance later.