Don't Let A Water Leak Ruin Your Holiday

With more of us spending time at home, combined with the holiday season can put extra stress on your plumbing. A water leak in a residential home can be very troublesome. Even a small water leak can be very destructive and they can happen without the homeowner even noticing! The longer a leak is allowed to go undetected the higher the repair cost.

Don't Let A Water Leak Ruin Your Holiday - Leak Detection Blog | Orlando, Florida | Leak Doctor - 1(33)Though many water leaks are apparent, there are even more that are not as obvious. It is important to routinely check exposed water pipework and joints for any moisture and visible water loss.

Water leaks don't have to be expensive to fix, usually some sealant or tightening a joint maybe all that is necessary, but it can save lots of money down the road.

If you suspect a water leak, but not able to find the source.  It is time to contact a professional water leak detection service.

Signs of a Water Leak Include:

A higher than normal water bill, the sound of running water when the water is turned off, discolored or odd tasting water, or a drop in water pressure.

Unexplained moisture on the floor, or loose or buckling tile, water spots on the walls or ceiling, or mold in the drywall.

Wet or muddy spots in the yard, if it hasn't been raining, bulging or protruding drywall, peeling or flaking paint.

Why Contact the Leak Doctor?

Plumbing issues are a serious issue. Hiring the professionals at the Leak Doctor means accurately locating the water intrusion at a low cost.

The Leak Doctor's technicians use the latest non-invasive equipment to locate water leaks, including frequency sensitive computers, specialized listening equipment, ground probes and other electronic devices, it saves homeowners money!  Instead of having to break into a wall, tear up the yard, or dig through concrete, we are also able to examine the entire pipe to ensure all issues are resolved.

When we arrive in our familiar Leak Doctor trucks, we know the four Leak Doctor laws: Detect the leak, Pin-point the leak, Bring in the leak repair team, Leave the scene like we found it, with everything neatly cleaned up and placed in order.

Contact the Leak Doctor for more information and to make an appointment.

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