Sample Repair Report

What you know before making repair decisions.

Part A is the free Repair Report every homeowner gets: what may be happening, which type of professional to call, what it may cost, and what to ask. Part B shows what the $14.99 project manager adds.

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How to read it

Your Repair Report, in four parts.

  1. 01

    What may be happening

    Ranked possibilities in plain language, and the evidence behind each one.

  2. 02

    Who should handle it

    The type of professional the repair likely needs, and why.

  3. 03

    What it may cost

    Supported cost ranges tied to each possibility, and what can change them.

  4. 04

    What to ask and verify

    Questions to bring, things to verify before you approve work, and what a photo can and can’t show.

The report stays careful about uncertainty: an on-site professional still confirms the exact cause and final price.

Part A · Free Repair Report

Everything in Part A is included for free: possible causes, cost context, the type of professional to call, safety guidance, and questions to ask.

Your Repair Report

Kitchen sink drain leak

Based on your photo and description, here is what we found and the most plausible sources, ranked by how well each fits the evidence.

Photo submitted with this repair case

What we can see

  • • Under-sink drain piping is visible.
  • • Pipe joint or connection is visible.
  • • Cabinet interior or undersink area is visible.
  • • Visible droplets falling from the plumbing assembly

Possible causes — ranked by likelihood

  1. P-trap or slip-joint drain connection leak

    Higher likelihood

    Typical repair: $100–$300

    The photo shows active water at this connection; the exact point along that path has not been isolated.

    What the repair may involve

    Reseat or replace the leaking P-trap, slip-joint washer, or drain connection.

    Who normally handles this: Handyman, Plumber

    One accessible sink drain or P-trap connection repair · shown only if this exact scope is confirmed on site.

  2. Sink strainer or upper drain connection leak

    Moderate likelihood

    Typical repair: $120–$300

    The photo shows active water at this connection; the exact point along that path has not been isolated.

    What the repair may involve

    Reseal or replace the sink strainer, basket, or upper drain connection.

    Who normally handles this: Handyman, Plumber

    One accessible sink basket strainer or flange reseal/replacement · shown only if this exact scope is confirmed on site.

  3. Faucet fixture leak

    Lower likelihood

    Replacement if needed: $150–$750

    This component was specifically identified in the photo or description.

    What the repair may involve

    Repair a faucet seal or replace the faucet if that exact scope is confirmed.

    Who normally handles this: Handyman, Plumber

    Faucet replacement at a prepared sink location · shown only if this exact scope is confirmed on site.

None of these is a confirmed diagnosis. A professional confirms the actual source on site.

Handyman, Plumber

Cost guidance

Typical cost in your area

Possible service/diagnostic visit: $50–$250

This is what a professional may charge to inspect the issue; it is not the likely repair cost. Potential repair costs are shown beside each possibility above.

Based on typical national costs for this repair.

Who can help

Handyman, Plumber

What to tell them

What to tell them

A short way to explain the problem when a professional arrives. It describes what was reported and seen; it isn’t a diagnosis.

  • • Mention that you noticed: “drain leaking” (kitchen sink).
  • • Mention what can be seen: Visible droplets falling from the plumbing assembly.
  • • The symptoms may be consistent with: P-trap or slip-joint drain connection leak. Ask them to inspect that first.
  • • Ask them to also rule out: Sink strainer or upper drain connection leak; Faucet fixture leak.
  • • Let them know what hasn’t been confirmed: This is a single close-up image, so the full extent and source of the leak cannot be confirmed.
Questions to ask

Questions worth asking

  • • Can you confirm whether the leak is coming from the trap, slip-joint/coupling, gasket, or another drain connection?
  • • Does the leak occur only when the sink drains, or also when the faucet is off?
  • • Can this be repaired, or does it need to be replaced? Why?
  • • Does the estimate include both labor and materials, and can you itemize it?
  • • Are there other charges I should expect, such as permits or extra work to reach the problem area?

Use the ones that fit your visit. Not every question applies to every repair or every contractor.

Compare estimates & avoid unnecessary upsells

What to watch for

  • • A replacement recommended without a clear explanation of why a repair won’t work
  • • A price far outside the typical range in this brief, with no explanation of the scope, parts, access, or warranty
  • • Pressure to approve work on the spot when nothing is urgent
  • • Significant extra work added without an explanation of why it’s needed now

None of these necessarily means something is wrong with an estimate. Each is a reason to ask for clarification before you approve the work.

When you have your estimates

Compare them side by side:

  • • What work is included, and whether it matches the repair described in this brief
  • • Repair or replacement, and the reason given
  • • Parts, materials, and labor
  • • Warranty on parts and labor
  • • Any visit or diagnostic fee, and whether it applies to the repair
  • • Extra charges, such as permits or extra work to reach the problem area
  • • The reason for any large difference in price

You don’t have to make a decision on the spot.

Preliminary report only. Based on homeowner-provided information and available evidence. Not an on-site diagnosis. A qualified professional should confirm the issue on site. Conditions may differ once the area is inspected. Qualified price context is not a quote, guarantee, diagnosis, work authorization, or contractor commitment. Contractor output may be withheld. Prepared 8/13/2026.

Part B · With the $14.99 project manager

From the right type of professional to local professionals you approve.

The free report above names the kind of professional to call. After you add your personal home repair project manager, we search for local professionals for the repair, you choose up to five, and we reach out and coordinate appointment options around your availability. None of this appears in the free report.

Illustrative contractor listings — names, ratings, contact details, and availability shown here are fictional, and appointments are never guaranteed.

Copper Ridge Plumbing

Repair professional

4.8 ★ · 327 reviews

Illustrative fit for accessible fixture and supply-line repairs.

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Plumbing company Illustrative licensing information for this sample-report demonstration.

Desert Valley Home Repair

Repair professional

4.7 ★ · 184 reviews

Illustrative fit for accessible, low-complexity fixture connection work.

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Home repair company Illustrative licensing information for this sample-report demonstration.

Want help managing what comes next?

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Before the first visit

What you have in hand before anyone arrives.

The same kitchen-sink repair once estimate visits are lined up: who’s coming, what it may cost, what to tell them, what to ask, what to watch for, and what to do once the estimates are in.

Example of what you’re prepared with

Example

Your repair

Kitchen sink drain leak

Likely service needed
Handyman or plumber
Typical repair range
$100–$300

A visit to inspect it may have its own fee: $50–$250 in this example.

Your estimate appointments

  • ABC PlumbingTuesday · 8:00–10:00 AM
  • XYZ PlumbingThursday · 2:00–4:00 PM
  • Desert Valley Home RepairFriday · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Before they arrive

What to tell them

  • Mention that you noticed: “drain leaking” (kitchen sink).
  • Mention what can be seen: Visible droplets falling from the plumbing assembly.
  • The symptoms may be consistent with: P-trap or slip-joint drain connection leak. Ask them to inspect that first.
  • Ask them to also rule out: Sink strainer or upper drain connection leak; Faucet fixture leak.
  • Let them know what hasn’t been confirmed: This is a single close-up image, so the full extent and source of the leak cannot be confirmed.

Questions worth asking

  • Can you confirm whether the leak is coming from the trap, slip-joint/coupling, gasket, or another drain connection?
  • Does the leak occur only when the sink drains, or also when the faucet is off?
  • Can this be repaired, or does it need to be replaced? Why?
  • Does the estimate include both labor and materials, and can you itemize it?
  • Are there other charges I should expect, such as permits or extra work to reach the problem area?

Watch for

  • A replacement recommended without a clear explanation of why a repair won’t work
  • A price far outside the typical range in this brief, with no explanation of the scope, parts, access, or warranty
  • Pressure to approve work on the spot when nothing is urgent
  • Significant extra work added without an explanation of why it’s needed now

None of these necessarily means something is wrong with an estimate. Each is a reason to ask for clarification before you approve the work.

When you have your estimates

  • What work is included, and whether it matches the repair described in this brief
  • Repair or replacement, and the reason given
  • Parts, materials, and labor
  • Warranty on parts and labor
  • Any visit or diagnostic fee, and whether it applies to the repair
  • Extra charges, such as permits or extra work to reach the problem area
  • The reason for any large difference in price

You don’t have to make a decision on the spot.

Illustrative example. Contractor names and times are fictional; everything else is the real Repair Report output for our public sample case. The number of appointment options depends on contractor availability.

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