Leak Detection

A water leak is no laughing matter and is not something that you can ignore or put off for repair at a later date. In fact, the longer that you wait to repair a leak, the more damage that will be done to the stability of your home and the more money that you will actually have to pay out to have the leak repaired.

No matter how easy it looks, you should never consider leak repair on your own! Many homeowners are under the impression that they will save themselves time as well as money by using a leak detector on their own accord and repairing the leak themselves. However, if you are not a professional plumber then you should never even consider repairing a leak on your own.

When it comes to leak detection, there are a few clear signs that are surefire indicators that you have a leak in your home. If you experience any of these signs you should immediately contact Liberty Plumbing and Septic in order to immediately rectify the problem before it becomes far greater than it already is.

If you hear water running in your home when you are not running water, it should immediately alert you that there is possibly a leak in your home. Many people will commonly report hearing a “dripping” sound in their walls. This is one of the most common water leak detection signs that you may be able to use in your home to discover a leak.

Another leak detector tactic that you can consider is running you hand along the floor or walls of your home in the room where you believe you may have a leak. If you discover a hot spot on your floor or walls, this could be a sign that you have a “hot water” leak in your home.

The easiest water leak detector tactic that you can use is your eyes! Most people will be able to tell they have a water leak by simply monitoring changes to their surroundings using their eyes. For example, if you notice that you are gaining excessive mildew around your bathtub, sink, or toilet bowls, this could be an indicator that you have leak. If you notice large or even small cracks in your walls or floor along with a change in the color of the paint or floor, this could also be an indicator that you have a leak in your home. If may also notice “water spots” on your ceiling.

If you believe that you have a water leak and you see any of the signs presented herein, you should not hesitate to contact Liberty Plumbing and Septic immediately!