Orlando slab leaks are more common than you think. 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...
There are two types of leaks, those you see and those you don’t. While both can cause damage, but undetected water leaks can go on for weeks or even month without being noticed. This is when it can get dangerous! It doesn’t take long for mold to...
It just takes a small water leak, under a concrete slab, under a sink, behind a wall, even under the oak tree in the front yard, to create big trouble.
Water leaks often happen without anyone noticing, quickly, and they are typically an...
Having a water leak is something every Central Florida area home and business owner dreads! Just imagine a tiny hole the size of a pinhead in a water pipe slowly dripping and dripping into the walls, soaking into the insulation, walls, ceilings, and...
Pipe corrosion is on the rise in Central Florida. While nobody wants to think about it, pipes don’t last forever.
Pipe failure can occur for several reasons, chemicals in the water, pH level, oxygen concentration, temperature, poor...
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 many...
Pipe corrosion is on the rise in Central Florida. While nobody wants to think about it, pipes don’t last forever.Pipe failure can occur for several reasons, chemicals in the water, pH level, oxygen concentration, temperature, poor installation,...
They may seem like an inconvenience, plumbing maintenance is important. While that slow water leak behind the bathroom wall might not seem like a big deal, but when that constant dripping is left unattended, the damage can quickly escalate. What was...
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...
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 locate any water leak due 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, rust,...
How much do you know about the water you use everyday? Put it to the test with the EPA’s WaterSense Quiz. Don’t worry the answers are at the end.
When is the best time of day to water your lawn?
A. Early morning or...
Everyone knows a water leak can be destructive! But they can also be very sneaky and difficult to detect, hiding between walls, under a concrete slab, and under the old tree in the front yard.
Pipes don’t last forever, over time they...
Have you ever tried going an entire day without using any water?
Take the challenge, it's practically impossible! We use water from the time we wake up till we go back to bed, from the kitchen and bathroom, brushing our teeth, washing...
Plumbing maintenance doesn’t make the ‘To Do List’ of many Orlando home or business owners. While many may think is not necessary, the fact, it's crucial! Skipping routine maintenance on water...
It’s those hidden water/plumbing leaks, 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 the refrigerator, or in the irrigation system...
Ignoring a water leak can cost you! Though, it is easy to ignore, this slow drip behind a wall or under a concrete slab is a big deal! Not only do they cause significant damage to your home and wallet, you may not even realize the health issues they...
Don't let another day go by without taking care of your plumbing pipes. Water leaks are responsible for millions of dollars in damages.
Undetected water leaks can happen without anyone even realizing. Just a small pinhole...
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 water leak in the vast network of pipes. Sometimes these leaks are obvious, while other...
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...
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“Cast iron pipes are expected to last as long as 100 years. But pipes in millions of homes in Southern Florida have failed in as little as 25 years because of weather and environmental conditions. Repairing failed pipes can cost tens of thousands of dollars, and some insurance companies have refused to pay for the repairs,” according to Consumer Notice. “Estimates for replacing cast iron pipes in a home range from $10,000 to $30,000, according to some plumbing companies. But replacing pipes can turn into a full-blown home remodeling job,” according to Consumer Notice.