Hello World! Welcome Friends! The appearance of moisture, mold smell, or a damp patch on the wall can occur due to many things. Depending on the location, the causes of these issues can be numerous. For example, the roof may be leaking, or condensation may form somewhere in the house due to poor insulation.
And maybe the source of the problem is leaky pipes. If you are sure that the cause of the problem is somewhere on the plumbing network, your first thought probably is to call a plumber. That’s a good idea, but only if you know the exact location of the leaky or burst pipe.
In order to repair the damage and solve the fault, the plumber must first find the cause of the problem. If it’s in a visible place, for example, under the sink or from the toilet, hiring experts for plumbing from H2Coast or other plumbing companies can solve any leak fast.
But if the pipe is somewhere behind the wall, it would mean a lot of breaking and penetrating to reveal the exact location of the water loss. Most plumbers work this way, and may inadvertently do more damage in an attempt to locate the leak. In the case of a minor water drip, finding a spot can be quite tricky, as these can sometimes be cracks of just a few millimeters. That’s a job for leak detection experts.
What Leak Detection Specialists Do?
Even the smallest water loss can cause massive damage if not fixed in time. Since plumbing installations and pipes are located in the walls, in the ground, and under the house, pipes can burst anywhere, from any reason (temperature change, rust, physical damage).
You can solve the problem only when you find out the location of the fault. Tradies trained for such things, i.e., leak detection specialists, can help you with that. Besides sub-specializing in finding hidden drips, they must also possess the knowledge of plumbing jobs. That’s why these tradies can solve leak problems quickly and easily.
Methods for Leak Detection
Leak detection specialists don’t use traditional methods of making holes or digging under your house to find a water drip. They have special equipment for locating this problem in a non-invasive way. Some of the tools they use are so advanced that they can catch even cracks smaller than one millimeter.
Some of the devices they use are infrared cameras, pressure meters, and ultrasonic leak detectors. IR devices (thermal imaging cameras) happen to be the most accurate and renowned detection method. By using radiation or sound waves, it is possible to locate a drip in a short time. Pressure meters use measures of water pressure in pipes, looking for any deviation, but these are a bit outdated technology.
Using these gadgets requires knowledge of the laws of physics and hydraulics, but also some techniques such as listening and noticing some specific symptoms. You can check this web source to learn more about acoustic detection, the primary method used for locating water drips on the plumbing network.
Reasons to Call Leak Detection Specialists
In case of plumbing issues in your house, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Water can cause many problems, especially if it comes in contact with electricity. So, as soon as you notice the slightest sign of moisture or puddle that you don’t know where it came from, you should get in touch with a leak detection company.
Besides moisture and mold, other signs may indicate a hidden leak problem. If you have noticed low water pressure in the shower or faucet, it might be the problem in the local supply network. But if this problem lasts for days, the water probably drips somewhere along the way. If a high water consumption bill follows low pressure, you should call experts to inspect the situation on the spot.
Another sign of a problem in a plumbing system may be the appearance of puddles in your yard (when it’s not rainy outside). The ‘good’ side of this is that the source is probably outside the home. Still, that doesn’t diminish the possibility of doing a lot of damage.
Leaky spots in your home can damage the infrastructure and seriously endanger your health. Moisture and mold can be a big problem, especially for people with allergies. Finally, unsolved water drips in your house can cause you a problem with your insurance policy. If you suffered damage due to leaks, insurers might define that as maintenance negligence, which may affect the lower coverage for damage.
House Inspection
Suppose you are about to buy or sell a house. In that case, you should also consider hiring a professional to check the condition of the property before you buy or sell it. Inspection of plumbing installations is something you need to do, as their condition affect property value.
You can save some time and money by doing minor plumbing repairs yourself, as seen below:
https://www.lovemoney.com/news/92175/6-common-plumbing-problems-and-how-to-fix-them
Plumbers can help you with ‘visible’ installations, i.e., fittings that are not deep in the ground or covered with concrete. For most homeowners, this inspection is enough. But you should be aware of the hidden flaws, such as water drips on not so obvious spots. Plumbers can’t help you with that.
For everyone who wants to know the condition of the house where they live or plan to live, leak detection services are a must. These experts will check for hidden water drips and potential causes of damage and costs. Keep in mind that any flaw within the infrastructure or installation can significantly lower the house price.
This information is especially important for buyers of houses. After leak inspection, they’ll know whether they will face extra costs of repair or replacement of the plumbing system after moving in. That can help them negotiate the house price.
Although plumbers are trained to fix leaks and similar faults, they generally don’t have the right equipment and skills to detect water losses that aren’t obvious. So before calling your local plumber, it’s advisable to get in touch with leak detection specialists first.
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Toodles,
Very informative blog post, thanks for sharing, keep it up!