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.
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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...
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
We’ve all heard it, but do we actually heed the warning? For instance, water or plumbing leaks, we have the technology to monitor pipes and send an alarm if a leak...
Over time, water pipes corrode, break down, and will 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...
Leaky pipes are much more than a nuisance here in Central Florida, they can be dangerous. When it comes to plumbing leaks, they aren’t all the same. Some are easy to see and repair, while others can go weeks and even months without anyone...
Let’s face it, plumbing leaks in Central Florida end up costing home and business owners money. Losing water means losing money, both in your utility bill and repair costs.
While most piping materials are...
Water pipes burst and leak for a number of reasons, corrosion, temperature change, rust, age, poor installation and many other reasons. You may not be able to stop a water leak before it happens, but how are you going to find it once it...
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...
They may seem trivial, but even a small water leak can cause big problems. If a water leak is allowed to go undetected, they can cause significant damage, mold growth, serious foundation issues, and other problems.
Pinpointing a water...
Does Your Home Have Cast Iron Pipes? Don’t worry, an affordable solution is finally here!
Instead of digging up all of your pipes, ruining your floors and yard, the latest technology can repair those pipes without any...
Have you ever heard the sound of water running when there isn’t anything on, washing machine, shower, or sink? Have you ever felt a warm spot on your floor? Have a higher than usual water bill? Find moisture or mildew on the carpet? Water...
Plumbing leaks are very destructive, especially here in Central Florida. They can quickly damage your home, attract insects, and encourage mold to grow. Since most of the water pipes are where you can’t see them, it can be difficult...
Water leaks are stealthy problems, when left unnoticed the results can be disastrous. Structural damage, mold, and electrical risks are just a few of the issues you can encounter when not tending to a water leak in a timely manner. Even if you...
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The age of water pipes can play a big role, with normal wear and tear combined with human error can lead to big problems. For instance, a small pinhole leak from corrosion happened behind a home’s upstairs shower. Since it was adjacent to the exterior of the house it went unnoticed for months, until the owners were doing some landscaping and noticed some damage to the wall on the first floor. Unfortunately, the repair costs ran was over $10,000, when they factored in the damage from the mold. 