Water Leaks; Pipe Corrosion Is On The Rise In Central Florida

Pipe corrosion is on the rise in Central Florida. While nobody wants to think about it, pipes don’t last forever.

Water Leaks; Pipe Corrosion Is On The Rise In Central Florida - Leak Detection Blog | Orlando, Florida | Leak Doctor - pipes(1)Pipe failure can occur for several reasons, chemicals in the water, pH level, oxygen concentration, temperature, poor installation, exposure to soil, and electrical conductivity. Over time, the metal surface starts to thin internally. Causing deep pits and pinholes, which tend to happen behind the scenes, behind walls, beneath the flooring, under the soil, and in the ceiling. Water starts to slowly leak and end up causing significant damage.

According to recent research by Texas A&M, AgriLife Extension, “Corrosion is one of the most common problems affecting domestic water supplies. Chemical processes slowly dissolve metal, causing plumbing pipes, fixtures and water-using equipment to deteriorate and fail.”

The most common symptoms of corrosive water are:

• Cold water tastes bitter at first use in the morning, and the taste improves after running the water for a few seconds.

• Blue-green stains in sinks and/or at the joints of copper piping.

• Water leaks in floor, wall or ceiling areas from pin-size or larger holes in metal pipes.

Water damage can be very misleading, sneaking into small crevasses and trapping pockets of saturation. Undetected dampness or moisture will continue to cause destruction. Often times this type of issue can only be located by sophisticated moisture detection equipment.

The cost of finding and fixing the leak will far outweigh the damage that may occur in your home if the leak goes unnoticed.

With over 25 years of experience, the Leak Doctor services are accurate and non-invasive, saving you money you would otherwise spend digging up and repairing your property looking for leaks. With an expert team of qualified professionals who have the latest training to locate hard to find hard to find leaks and ensures a quick response to emergency situations.

Contact the Leak Doctor for more information and an appointment. 

Orlando Cast Iron Pipes & Insurance Claims

If your Central Florida area home has cast iron pipes, it can be a disaster just waiting to happen.  Those homes built before 1975 can have cast iron plumbing pipes. While a standard at that time, we now know they succumb to rust...

How To Find A Hidden Water Leak

As a homeowner, it is inevitable you will run into a plumbing problem, but which ones should you never ignore? All plumbing issues should be addressed as soon as possible. With that being said, there are a few problems that end up causing...

Should You Be Concerned About A Slab Leak?

The Leak Doctor is the slab and foundation experts in Orlando, Central Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. We understand just how difficult locating a water leak can be, so we have invested in the latest state of the art equipment and proper training of...

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...

Orlando Cast Iron Pipes; Replace vs Repair

Cast iron pipes have become a big problem in Central Florida. Replacing them can be very costly, but there is an easier solution.  Instead of digging up all of your pipes, ruining your floors and yard, the latest technology can repair those...

Orlando Plumbing & Cast Iron Pipes Repair

Plumbing leaks are on the rise in Orlando and Atlanta due to corrosion and aging cast iron pipes. These leaks can go undetected for weeks or even months by the home or business owner. By this time there is typically significant damage...

How To Find A Hidden Water/Plumbing Leak

Leaky plumbing pipes are one of the most troublesome issues for Central Florida homeowners. If not detected and repaired in a timely manner they can lead to destructive consequences. Unfortunately, some water leaks go unnoticed until...

The Leak Doctor can find your leak and fix it fast!
Call us today at (407) 426-9995 or use our quick and easy contact form to schedule your inspection. We service Orlando, The Villages, Tampa, Daytona Beach, Winter Park, and the surrounding Central Florida area.