Most of the homes and businesses in Central Florida are built on concrete slab foundations. Plumbing pipes located directly below the property are without any type of buffer.
So if one of these pipes happens to leak, from corrosion,...
Does your Central Florida home or business has a water leak that you can’t find? You’ve looked everywhere, but how can you locate it if it is behind a wall, under the ground or concrete slab? It takes state of the art equipment and...
Any type of plumbing leak can be dangerous and should be taken seriously. Slab leaks can easily go unnoticed by the homeowner, since they are under all that concrete.
Typically by the time the signs of a slab leak show up, warm...
Did you know traditional plumbers typically don’t find water leaks. They may be skilled at repairing plumbing pipes, but when it comes to finding the source of a water leak, they are usually left scratching their...
Have you noticed higher than normal water bills, damp spots on the floor and carpets? Are you experiencing lower water pressure than usual?
These might be signs that you have a slab leak. A slab leak can be a big deal and a costly affair if left...
Timely detection of any type of water leak is vital to the health of your home or business. The longer you wait, the worse the problem becomes and the more it will end up costing you in repairs.
If you suspect a water leak, the question of trying...
Google ‘Plumber Near Me’ or ‘Water Leak Detection Service Near Me” and you get page after page of Central Florida companies all in under a half of a second!
So many that most of us just tend to look at those on the first...
It happens every day, 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 from the upstairs...
Your Central Florida water bill has gone up recently, should you really give it much thought? While many people don’t want to think they may have a water leak, the consequences can be severe.
Slab Leaks are among the most dangerous...
How can I find a water leak in my home? This is a question we get all the time at the Leak Doctor. The fact is, it only takes a small plumbing intrusion to add up to major damage and costly repairs.
It can be difficult to detect a hidden...
Homeowners in Central Florida have many plumbing and water leak questions. Here are a few of the most popular ones we receive at the Leak Doctor.
What is the difference between the Leak Doctor and a Plumbing Company?
A quality leak...
How likely is your home to have a water leak? Get the facts from the EPA on water and plumbing leaks
10 percent of home have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day.
A leaky faucet dripping at the rate of one drip per second...
Recently a single mother in Central Florida received a shocker of a water bill, it was $1,200! That’s enough to fill four condo swimming pools.
Click Orlando writes, “It’s impossible,” said Barros, who...
Nobody likes throwing money down the drain, but that’s exactly what a water leak does. Depending how long the leak has gone on, the repair costs can be quite extensive. Not to mention the stress and frustration they cause the home and...
Why are so many people choosing the Leak Doctor when it comes to cast iron pipe problems here in Central Florida and Atlanta? Because we save you money and time! Replacing corroded or rusted cast iron pipes is expensive and...
Corroded cast iron pipes in Central Florida have become a sore subject. Replacing them is very expensive, digging up your floors and yard is very messy and the process take a lot of time.
Most Houses built before 1975 have failing cast iron...
Homeowners in the Orlando area protect their property from hurricanes and floods. Take out insurance policies for their house and even appliances. But are they protecting themselves from plumbing emergencies or costly water leaks?
As our...
Orlando residents are urged to reduce their water consumption and repair any leaks, due to the water shortage spiked by COVID hospitalizations. The Orlando Sentinel Writes:
The city of Orlando and its water utility made an urgent...
It is very common to have a plumbing or water leak in Orlando and not even realize it. Most pipes are hidden from sight and needs special attention to detect them.
As a business or homeowner, it is important to look for these signs. The...
The Leak Doctor is proud to serve Central Florida. Locating water and plumbing leaks is more important than ever! Water damage can be very misleading, sneaking into the smallest crevasses and trapping pockets of...
