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Leak Detection

Running toilets, burst pipes, dripping faucets and slab leaks are common plumbing flood emergencies that waste gallons of water and thousands of dollars in structural damage. Prompt leak detection and repair will conserve gallons of water and save expensive water related repairs.

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Poor workmanship and inferior set up of pipes can lead to residential or commercial plumbing water leaks of all scales. Plumbers also single out lack of periodic plumbing maintenance to toilets, sinks, bathtubs, faucets and drains as a plausible cause of water leaks. Corroded or old pipes, washed-out valves and loose fittings are all responsible for plumbing leaks. Leak detection services save homeowners money that will be otherwise spent on high water bills or expensive water related damage.

Plumbing Tip: After water leak detecting immediately close the specific supply shutoff of the leaky plumbing fixture or otherwise turn off main shutoff located at your water meter.

Plumbing Leaks Statistics

~ 1 in every 318 homes leaks.
~1 in every 20 swimming pools is leaking as much as 1000 gallons of water per day.
A pinhead hole spills out 360,000 gallons of water per year. The same amount of water can fill 12,000 bathtubs to the brim.
Running toilets leak out as much as 90,000 gallons of water per month and inflate water bills by $500.
A 1/8" pipe hole leaks 2500 gallons of water in 24 hours.
A leaky faucet or a dripping hose wastes as much as 180 gallons of water per month and 2,160 gallons per year.

Water Leak Symptoms

Leak Detection

Water meter reading changes although water is not used
Sound of running water
Sewer odors
High water bills
Discolored or damp patches on walls and floors or warm marks on concrete slab floors
Chronic sewer backups
Mildew

Pool or Spa Leak Signs

Fractured pool shell or concrete deck
Loose tiles
Collapse of pool structure
Wet spots or odd grass growth around pool
A constant water trickle from automatic filler
Algae growth following chemical treatment
A loss of 1/8" of water or more in 24 hours

Leak detectors and video cameras are used to inspect pipelines for gas and water leaks. Plumbers conduct pipeline leak testing under concrete slab, asphalt, and behind walls, and follow with repair or replacement of the damaged section. Special slab leak detection equipment is employed to locate and repair leaky pipes under the concrete foundation of the home.

Don't ignore the sound of running water, it might be a slab leak. Submit the adjacent form and receive plumbing estimates by local plumbers.