Most of the homes and businesses in the are Orlando area are built on concrete slab foundations. Plumbing pipes located directly below the property are without any type of buffer. So if one of these pipes happens to leak, from corrosion,...
The holidays are about making memories and celebrating with family and friends. This is typically when water pipes feel extra pressure, either from the change in weather or from the extra usage. Older and corroded pipes tend to be more...
As a homeowner here in Central Florida, you don't want a plumbing leak, but unfortunately, they happen. Leaking water pipes is one of the common problems that homeowners encounter. Leaking pipes can sometimes result in small issues or...
Before I received a higher than normal water bill, I never thought about needing a leak detection service. I checked everywhere, both inside and outside my home for a water leak, I couldn't find anything.
I even called the utility company,...
If you have a home in Central Florida you should know a few things about your plumbing pipes and leaks. It may start as a just a couple of drips here should there, but the cost of wasted water adds up quickly.
According to the...
Almost 99% of the people living in Central Florida are unaware they have a water leak in their home or business until it's too late! Unfortunately, water pipes don't last forever. Over time the chemicals in the water can...
Silent water leaks can create more damages in your Orlando area home or business than you would ever think!
Just a pinhole size leak behind the bathroom cabinet, under the floor, between the walls, behind the refrigerator, under...
Locating a leaking water pipe is one of the most common plumbing issues in the Central Florida area. Finding and fixing a water leak may appear easy, which is why many home and business owner attempt to repair the problem...
Detecting water leaks in your Central Florida home or business is easier than you think! Many plumbing leaks are easy to track down and repair. Others may be more difficult, but with the help from the Leak Doctor, they can be located and repaired...
Do you know how many pipes are underneath your Central Florida home or business? From the pipes that bring fresh water into your building (both hot and cold), to those pipes that take waste and sewer water out of the building, there are on average...
Your leak will be located using a combination of several electronic leak detectors. The Leak Doctor uses cutting edge technology that combines equipment and techniques developed in-house, as well as the best training available....
Locating leaking pipes is one of the most common plumbing issues in the Central Florida area. Finding and fixing a water leak may appear easy, which is why many home and business owner attempt to repair the problem themselves. Unfortunately,...
Detecting a water or plumbing leak is a science and an art. To inspect internal pipes and detect hidden water leaks, technicians and plumbers traditionally used jackhammers to dig up floors and break through drywall.
Not only do these methods...
A small plumbing leak may not seem like much, especially if it is hidden, between a wall or under a concrete slab. How much harm can it really cause anyway? The fact is, the longer a water leak goes without being repaired, the more...
Do you know what the most common water problem facing Central Florida homeowners? Corrosion!
What is corrosion?
Corrosion happens when the chemicals and minerals in water slowly dissolve the inside of the pipes. Causing them to...
The Leak Doctor has a team of highly trained technicians who quickly respond to your home or business, find where the water leak started and assess the damage.
With over 30 years of experience, we have earned the reputation of Central...
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The Leak Doctor understands how frustrating it is to have any type of water leak. Which is why we strive to make...
Water pipes in our Orlando homes are often taken for granted, bringing fresh water in and waste water out. It can be difficult to detect a leak in the vast network of pipes. Sometimes water leaks are more obvious, while others may leave you...
Nothing can ruin your day quicker than getting an outrageous water bill. This typically means a hidden plumbing leak.
Unfortunately, most water leaks are not very obvious. Most of the plumbing pipes are hidden from plain sight, behind...
The plumbing systems in Central Florida’s homes and businesses, whether they are between the walls, under a concrete slab, or under the kitchen sink, are all a part of a complex system working together.
As pipes age, they break...
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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: