Plumbing company asking $1800 for hydrostatic testing

[Chetan P.]

Hello - Folks I am remote property owner of SFH in Austin area. I own a home relatively new (5 years) and there was a major leak in the house that I had to get fixed and a lot of restoration work is needed. I believe insurance is going to cover it but plumber wants to do a hydrostatic test. But they are asking for whopping $1800 which seems insane. A little bit of research online seems to indicate it should not cost more than $500. I wanted to check if this is something I can hire someone else independently but then I worry that current plumber wont guarantee their service. Please advise what my options are. Plumber is suggesting to get it done before the restoration work.

[Alex Wesling]

Insurance claims always get the crazy up charges for regular service inspections.  Can likely call any HVAC company and get a quote over the phone for sq ft of house.  Don’t mention it’s through insurance just that you are asking for the test to be done. Check reviews of the providers you are calling to ensure you have a quality company providing the service. Cheapest isn’t always the best option