THE DANGERS OF LEAK DETECTION

What Are the Precautions to Take When Discovering a Leak in My Home?

Some may think that a leak pipe isn’t that much of a big deal, but in reality it can be the start of something very serious if it isn’t handled immediately. You may not even notice a small leak right away, but you may notice something like what looks like a small stain on your ceiling. Then, suddenly the stain grows and turns into a bulge in the ceiling before you know it. If you don’t hurry and get it fixed, that formerly small leak will explode into a giant hole in the ceiling and flood your room below it. We can you help with our plumbing services.

Find the Leaks or Suffer the Consequences

So, as you can see, finding and fixing leaks and potential leaks is vital to keep your home or business from having some major problems along with that leaky pipe. You can’t just, for instance, put a container under a leak and forget about it unless you want some major issues to have to fix along with the broken pipes.

Don’t Just Fix Leaks Temporarily

You also can’t just tape it up and fix it temporarily, as that is just delaying the problem and it could still get worse. It can be hard sometimes to locate the exact cause of a leak, so taping up one place may only fix part of the problem. If you remember that ceiling issue, the problem could be in a pipe in another room that lead to where the stain and forthcoming leak was finally noticed.

Additionally, a leak could happen due to rust or corrosion and that means the whole pipe needs to be replaced, not just patched, of more leaks are likely to happen in the near future.

Leaks Can Cause Other Problems​

Leaky pipes can also bring other serious issues. Some of these include things like rotten wood, warped floors, paint and wallpaper peeling or falling off and even the growth of dangerous black mold or mildew that is hazardous to your health. Leaks can also cause eventual structural damage that can cause the collapse of a floor or ceiling if they are not fixed.

All in all, as you can see a leaky pipe is not a trivial issue. Anytime you see or suspect a leaky pipe, you need to call a professional plumber to check it out, find the source and get it repaired. Doing this will help to ensure that your home stays in good repair.

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