How can you prevent a water or plumbing leak? There are many reasons why a pinhole leak or bursts happens to a water pipe. With the damages ranging from devastating or relatively minor, but either way, they can be a costly mess!
What causes...
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A small leak that goes unnoticed can quickly become a big problem. Just a little bit of water can cause mold to grow and cause extensive damage to your home, property, and belongings. Luckily, many leaks can be easily prevented with just a few...
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...
What should every homeowner know about water 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 (EPA), the average home in America...
Plumbing pipes running under the concrete foundation of your home or business are susceptible to leaking due to corrosion, the soil shifting, and a host of other reasons.
A slab leak can have a domino effect. Wearing away and eroding the...
Identifying water leaks isn’t always easy, most of the plumbing is located behind the scenes. In last week’s blog we listed some ways to find sneaky leaks.
Your water meter is a valuable tool, it can identify if your home has a...
The last thing any Atlanta/Orlando home or business owner wants to deal with is water damage. Plumbing leaks are more common than people think. When water goes where it shouldn’t, it quickly becomes our enemy.
How can you detect these...
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 not...
Homes and businesses in Central Florida can save a significant amount of money by just repairing water leaks. Just because these water leaks don’t interrupt the day to day life, doesn’t mean they aren’t...
I never thought about needing a water leak detection service, until I noticed my water bill had skyrocketed out of control! I checked everywhere, both inside and outside my home for a water leak, I couldn't find anything. I even...
Over time, pipes fall victim to rust, corrosion, age and weather. The most commonly used pipes are copper. Corrosion occurs when acids found in water produce pits in the pipes, which eventually turn into pinhole size leaks....
Water leaks and broken plumbing pipes have become a very big issue here in the Atlanta area. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reminds us how important it is to check your home for water leaks, monitor your water bill, and...
Over time, pipes fall victim to rust, corrosion, age and weather. The most commonly used pipes are copper. Corrosion occurs when acids found in water produce pits in the pipes, which eventually turn into pinhole size leaks....
Cast iron pipes were once a very popular construction material in Central Florida. While they are no longer used, many homes still have them. Unfortunately, they are susceptible to corrosion and water leaks.
These pipes are located behind...
It happens every day in Central Florida, 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...
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...
Over time, water pipes corrode, break down, and eventually leak. Most of us don't really even think about it, but we allow our pipelines to go un-serviced longer than the manufacturers recommend. The Orlando Leak Doctor has the...
Broken pipes and water leaks are one of the most troublesome issues for a homeowner. If not detected and repaired in a timely manner they can lead to destructive consequences. Unfortunately, some water leaks go unnoticed until...
The Insurance Journal warns, "The majority of homeowners do not view internal water leak damage as the most concerning home threat, despite the fact that water laks are a more frequent risk than fire and theft."
"The time between...
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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.