Most plumbing emergencies aren't random. They're the result of a slow failure — a deteriorating water heater, a corroding shutoff valve, a sewer line with growing root intrusion — that goes undetected until it becomes a crisis. The Bear Care Club exists to catch those problems before they become emergencies.
For $99 per year, you get an annual inspection from a licensed Honey Bear plumber, priority scheduling for service calls, and a 10% discount on all repairs. It's the best $99 a homeowner can spend.
Call (865) 284-2424 to enroll, or sign up through the form below.
What's Included in the Bear Care Club
Annual Whole-Home Plumbing Inspection
Every year, a licensed Honey Bear plumber visits your home and checks:
- Water heater condition, age, and efficiency (tank and tankless)
- All visible shutoff valves — under sinks, behind toilets, at the main line
- Toilet fill valves, flappers, and wax rings (checked for wear)
- Faucets and supply lines for slow drips and failing connections
- Visible drain lines for corrosion, leaks, and slow drainage indicators
- Water pressure (measured at a hose bib — high pressure damages fixtures)
- Water heater anode rod condition
- Sump pump test (if present)
- Visible crawl space or basement plumbing (if accessible)
You receive a written inspection report with findings, recommendations, and a priority list for any items that need attention.
Priority Scheduling
Bear Care Club members move to the front of the scheduling queue for non-emergency appointments. When you call for a repair, you're scheduled before non-members. Average wait time for members is significantly shorter than for first-time callers.
10% Discount on All Repairs
Every repair Honey Bear Plumbing performs at your home — parts and labor — is discounted 10% as a Bear Care Club member. Most members recover their $99 membership fee on the first service call.
Annual Reminder
We reach out annually to schedule your inspection. You don't have to remember — we track it for you.
Why Annual Plumbing Inspections Matter for Knoxville Homes
Knoxville's housing stock runs the full range — from century-old homes in 4th & Gill with original galvanized plumbing to 10-year-old Hardin Valley subdivisions where the first generation of water heaters is reaching end of life. Regardless of age, every home has plumbing that degrades over time.
The most costly plumbing problems — slab leaks, sewer line collapse, water heater tank failures — are almost never sudden surprises. They're preceded by warning signs that an experienced plumber can identify months or years before the failure. Annual inspections turn reactive plumbing into proactive plumbing.
What we commonly find during Bear Care Club inspections:
- Water heaters 10–12 years old with visible corrosion (owner didn't know how old it was)
- Shutoff valves that are stuck or have been leaking slowly behind the vanity for months
- Corroded supply lines under kitchen sinks approaching failure
- High water pressure (above 80 PSI) stressing all fixtures in the home
- Sump pumps that haven't been tested in years
- Slow drains indicating early sewer line root intrusion
Bear Care Club vs. Reactive Plumbing
Most homeowners who experience a major plumbing emergency wish they'd had an inspection in the prior year. The Bear Care Club is insurance against that moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bear Care Club is Honey Bear Plumbing's annual membership plan for Knoxville homeowners. For $99 per year, members receive a whole-home plumbing inspection, priority scheduling for service calls, and a 10% discount on all repairs throughout the membership year.
The Bear Care Club costs $99 per year. This covers one annual whole-home plumbing inspection, front-of-queue scheduling priority, and a 10% discount on all plumbing repairs Honey Bear Plumbing performs at your home.
The annual Bear Care Club inspection covers your water heater, all visible shutoff valves, toilets, faucets and supply lines, drain lines, water pressure, sump pump (if present), and accessible crawl space or basement plumbing. You receive a written report with findings and recommended priorities.
Yes. The 10% repair discount for Bear Care Club members applies to all repair work, including emergency service calls, throughout the 12-month membership period.