When the plumbing starts leaking water below a concrete foundation, it is called a slab leak. It is not always easy for a homeowner or property manager to realize they have a slab leak. Out of sight, out of mind. But ignoring a slab leak can lead to...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Orlando Leak Doctor wants everyone to celebrate Earth Day by conserving water and repairing plumbing leaks. It is important for every home and business owner to determine if they are wasting...
Unfortunately, not all water leaks are where we can see them. Most of our plumbing pipes are hidden behind walls and under a concrete slab. You can search high and low looking for the source of the leak. Breaking into walls and digging up the floor...
Over time, plumbing pipes corrode, break down, and eventually leak. Most of us don't really even think about it, our pipelines go un-serviced longer than the manufacturers recommend. The Leak Doctor has the equipment to...
The Orlando Leak Doctor is teaming up with The Environmental Protection Agency to celebrate National Fix a Leak Week. This year’s theme is “Leaks Can Run, but They Can’t Hide”, encouraging consumers to chase down water leaks...
The last thing you want is plumbing issues from failing cast iron pipes.
Whether you received a higher than normal water bill, noticed warm areas on the flooring, the water meter is still running when everything is turned off, or have unexplained...
When a pipe under a concrete foundation stats to leak, it is considered a slab leak. While they typically happen in older homes, we have found even new construction is susceptible to slab leaks.
Water leaks under a slab foundation are...
When a plumbing pipe springs a leak, there is no time to waste. Water leaks can practically be invisible, dripping slowly behind walls, shorting out wires, destroying drywall, support beams, damaging floors, and causing mold to grow.
While...
It’s those hidden water leaks, those behind walls, under a concrete slab, and under the ground that create more damage than you would ever think! Just a pinhole size leak behind the bathroom cabinet, under the floor, between the walls, behind...
Leaky plumbing pipes are one of the most troublesome issues for Central Florida homeowners. If not detected and repaired in a timely manner they can lead to destructive consequences. Unfortunately, some water leaks go unnoticed...
Whether you realize it or not, that small water leak you can see or not see, is causing damage to your home and wasting water. Both of which will end up costing you.
The USGS Science for a Changing World, ask the question, “Does...
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 a plumbing leak without tearing into the walls or concrete slab?
Check the...
Owning a home is the American dream, but with it comes a lot of responsibility. Water leaks are extremely damaging to any home. Research shows between 2,000 and 20,000 gallons of water are lost every year in a typical home.
All that water has to...
Most of the homes and businesses in Central Florida 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...
What should every Central Florida homeowner know about water and plumbing leaks. It may start as a just a couple of drips here and there, but the cost of wasted water adds up quickly. According to the Environmental Protection Agency...
Do you ever hear the faint sound of water running, though there isn’t any water on. You aren’t using the sinks, bathrooms, dishwasher, or washing machine. Do you feel any warm areas on the floor? Unexplained moisture on your carpet,...
The last thing any Orlando home or business owner wants to deal with is water damage. Plumbing leaks are more common than people think. Slowly dripping behind walls and under concrete slabs. Causing damage, mold, and even structural...
Realizing you have a water leak can be overwhelming. They can happen just about anywhere on your property, whether a residential home or business. Unfortunately, most water leaks happen behind the scenes. Going undetected until significant...
Nobody likes throwing money down the drain, but that’s exactly what a water leak does. Depending how long the leak has gone on, the repair costs can be quite extensive.
Not to mention the stress and frustration they cause the home and...
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. Equally important is the experience of our technicians, who receive continuous hands-on training at our state-of-the-art training facility.