The silent killer of your home’s infrastructure and foundation are leaks. Often hidden behind walls or under floorboards, pipe leaks can slowly cause mold growth, damage wood, and drywall, crack foundations, and cost homeowners thousands in repairs. The treat of water leaks is any homeowner or property manager’s worst nightmare in terms of damage and financial losses. Hiring a leak detection company that specializes in flood and leak repair can save your home and your wallet.
Why Leak Detection is Essential
Leaks inside your home are easier to find, but leaks under your foundation or outside your home can go unnoticed for a long time, wreaking serious havoc on your property. Undetected leaks are notorious for causing mold growth, which brings along a slew of health issues. Mold growth can cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems, central nervous system problems, and other serious issues. Once a leak is widespread, a lot of demolition, remediation, and restoration is needed to make the home livable again.
Common Causes of Hidden Leaks
Although leaks seem like they come out of nowhere, there are a few common causes that, with the right preventative maintenance, can be avoided. These common causes can include:
- Faulty plumbing
- Foundation cracks
- Corroded pipes
- Too high water pressure
- Environmental temperature changes
- Clogged drains
- Tree roots
Signs You Need a Leak Detection Services
You don’t have to wait until you are having serious health problems to know if you have a leak in the home. Some common signs of leaks in the home include:
- High water bills
- Low water pressure
- Mold on walls
- Mildew on walls
- Foul odors in the home
- Sagging ceiling
- Staining on walls
- Dripping or running water sounds behind walls
- Peeling paint
- Damp walls or floors
- Warped hardwood flooring
Leaks Caused by Environment or Natural Disaster
Some leaks are not from old pipes or pressure issues. Natural disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes can cause plumbing issues in the home, which create a list of subsequent issues. These leaks are nearly completely unavoidable and often cause the most damage. Mighty Dry Fire, Flood and Water Damage Restoration specializes in home remediation and restoration needed from disaster. If you have experienced home or property damage from a disaster, it is important to contact a local disaster restoration specialist immediately.
The Benefits of Hiring Professional Remediation Experts
Advanced Technology for Leak Detection
Professional leak, flood and mold remediation specialists have top-of-the-line equipment that allows for full-scale detection and remediation. Many traditional plumbers are not equipped to handle leaks that have affected the infrastructure of the home. Your remediation experts will use infrared cameras and acoustic sensors to find affected areas of the home.
Cost Savings Over Time
Quickly detecting leaks and fixing them can save homeowners hundreds of dollars on their water bills. The EPA has found that 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. But high water bills aren’t the only cost associated with leaks. Early leak detection can determine the fate of your home by recognizing and repairing problem areas that threaten the very structure of your home.
Emergency Services
Mighty Dry Restoration’s emergency services help homeowners get quick remediation and restoration so that you can not only repair issues fast but also get right back to your normal life as soon as possible.
