Leaks are some of the most common plumbing problems that homeowners experience. The pipes can degrade and loosen over time, or they can be pushed free by constant pressure from clogged pipes or those built up with sediment.
You might expect that a leak would be obvious. Water is pouring out of your pipes, so there should be water coming through your walls or under your sinks or on your floors. Right? The reality is that leaks can be slow, and they may not be obvious until they have create a significant amount of damage. Your pipes are usually tucked away in walls and under floors, so the water has to pool a lot before it is known.
That doesn’t mean that you have to tear into your walls to find those leaks! Relying on non-invasive leak detection can prevent additional damage to your home, save you money on Aliso Viejo repipe repair, and minimize disruption to your home.
Pay Attention to Signs there May be a Leak
You don’t have to see water on your floor to know that you may have a leak. There are many clues that will tell you there might be a problem.
One of the first signs you are likely to notice if you have a leak is a higher water bill. It may seem to creep up at first, but over time, it may become more significant. If you can’t figure out another reason for the increase – such as pool time in the summer – you should call in a plumber in Oceanside to investigate for a leak.
More subtle signs of a leak can include a dripping or whistling sound that you can’t place. It could be that the leak is behind the wall, and you are hearing the water dropping or seeping through the pipes.
Visible signs of a leak can include mold or mildew on your floors, ceilings or walls, as well as light brown or yellow marks. These are from water damage, and they usually indicate that your leak has spread and that there may be significant damage. Call in a repiping plumber in Aliso Viejo in as soon as possible to repair the leak and put a stop to the spread of the damage.
Hire a Professional to Inspect Your Home
Once you suspect a leak, you should call in a repiping plumber in Oceanside to inspect your home as soon as possible. The sooner you find the leak and correct it, the less damage your home is likely to suffer.
Professionals know how to detect a leak using non-invasive methods. For example, your plumber may use helium or hydrogen to detect a leak. The gas is pushed through your plumbing, and the plumber then uses a tool to measure if there is any gas present in the air. If there is, that means the gas has escaped the plumbing, and there is a leak. The method can be used no matter where the leak may exist – even under concrete foundations.
Repairing a Leak
While a leak can often be found using non-invasive methods, it usually requires invasive methods to repair. Using non-invasive detection methods can save your home from unnecessary damage and reduce the disruption to your routine if there isn’t actually a leak. But if there is a leak, the only way to repair it is to get to where the pipes are, and they may be under a foundation, under a floor, or behind a wall. Those things are going to have to be cut into to get at the pipes.
A good Aliso Viejo repiping plumber will determine the least invasive means of repairing a pipe to reduce disruption. However, even if a wide swath of material has to be cut, the plumber will be able to repair it or work with a subcontractor who can. When the repipe repair has been made, the area where the pipes are should look as good as new.
Integrity Repipe of California can find and repair your leak quickly with a minimum of damage to your home. We are a top repiping company, and we are experts in identifying leaks and other problems and in making high-quality repairs that protect the integrity of your system. If you are experiencing numerous leaks, it may be that your system is aging or failing. In that case, we can advise you of your repiping options and then install a new system. We are specialists in PEX piping, which can be installed quickly and in any space, making it an ideal option for most properties. Call us in California today to speak to a repiping plumber about your needs.
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