Did you know traditional plumbers typically don’t find water leaks. They may be skilled at repairing plumbing pipes, but when it comes to finding the source of a water leak, they are usually left scratching their...
How can you trace a plumbing leak in your area Central Florida home or business. Water leaks can be tricky, but can quickly cause significant damage. Locating the source of the leak is contingent on what type of leak is on the property. A slow...
Timely detection of any type of water leak is vital to the health of your home or business. The longer you wait, the worse the problem becomes and the more it will end up costing you in repairs.
If you suspect a water leak, the question of trying...
Home and business owners in the Orlando area have a lot to think about, theft, fire, and weather damage, are just a few. The big threat luring on their property is easily overlooked, water leaks!
Water enters our home through pipes and flows...
It happens every day, a consumer falls prey to an untrustworthy service provider. Whether you just received a higher than normal water bill, an unexplained water stain on the wall, or a pipe just burst and now water is gushing from the upstairs...
When it comes to locating a water/plumbing leak in the Central Florida area, the Leak Doctor has earned its superior reputation. Our advanced technology, qualified technicians, and decades of experience have made us one of the best in the...
The holidays are about making memories and celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately, this is typically a time when water pipes feel extra pressure, either from the change in weather or from the extra usage.
Older and corroded pipes tend...
Detecting water leaks in your home or business not only saves you money, it reduces the damaging effects of water, and conserves our natural resource.
How much water does the average household water here in Central Florida?
According...
Having a water or plumbing leak in your residential home or business in Central Florida does not make for a great day. Unfortunately, not fixing the problems is not an option because you are dealing with destructive damages and high water...
Whether it is old corroded pipes, lack of maintenance, poor installation, mechanical damage, or a combination of these factors, they can all cause a water leak on your property, it is of the utmost importance to locate the leak and have it...
It is easy to ignore the signs of a plumbing leak or even a high water bill, but in the end, the cost of a water intrusion can end up costing a small fortune. You may think your homeowners insurance would cover something like this, but in most cases...
Homeowners in the Orlando area protect their property from hurricanes and floods. Take out insurance policies for their house and even appliances. But are they protecting themselves from plumbing emergencies or costly water leaks?
As our water...
The last thing you may thing of during our strong storms and hurricanes is your water pipes, but did you know, all that movement in the ground and in your home or business also affects your pipes. It can lead to breaks and cracks that lead to water...
The heavy rains left behind by Hurricane Irma can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. In fact, they can put a lot of stress on your drainage pipes. Many of our customers are finding themselves plagued with a host of problems in the...
How do you know if your Central Florida plumbing pipes are corroding from the inside out? From the kitchen and bathroom faucets, laundry, toilets, to the drains, the pipes are almost constantly being used. No matter how old your house is, corrosion...
By simply checking your plumbing you can prevent big problems down the road. It doesn’t take long, but this small investment of time can also end up saving you tons of money! Regularly looking at the high water usage areas and...
Homeowners in the Central Florida area tend to underestimate how much a small household water leak can take such a big chunk out of their wallet. As long as everything seems to be working, the faucets turn on, the shower and bathtub...
How much damage can a small water leak cause? The driver of a Chevy Malibu that fell into a large hole in the middle of the road earlier this month quickly found out!
As rescue crews got on scene they found the front end of the vehicle deep in a...
Sinkholes in Central Florida can be natural or man made. “Water from broken pipe can penetrate through mud and rocks and erode the ground underneath and cause sinkholes. Sometimes, heavy weight on soft soil can result in collapse of ground,...
Detecting hidden water leaks in your plumbing system not only save you money, it can also prevent potential disaster down the road.
How can you find these pesky leaks without tearing into the walls or concrete slab?
Check the water...
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If you suspect a leak, monitoring your home’s water meter will give you a definitive answer. The meter is often located beneath a manhole-type cover near the street or (in areas where temperatures don’t dip below freezing) on the side or back of the house, near to where the water supply line enters the house. Follow these steps to monitor the meter: