How Do You Know You Need Leak Detection Services?
Homeowners can try a few things if they suspect a water leak. First, check your water bills. If there has been a recent increase in consumption with no explanation, there’s a good chance your home has a leak somewhere.
Look for damp or discolored walls and ceilings because leaks often leave behind stains. Warped or buckled floors also indicate a water leak. In addition, your home’s foundation could develop cracks as water contracts and expands in concrete.
Our water leak detection service helps you avoid some serious indoor air quality problems, too. Pooling water in your home can encourage mold growth. You might notice a damp feeling from increased humidity or a musty smell.
A quick way to confirm your suspicions is to record the water meter reading going into your home. Avoid all water use for at least two hours. Perform another reading. If you can detect a difference, then there is likely a water leak.
Fortunately, our plumbers use top technologies to detect water leaks. Acoustic listening devices allow us to amplify the sound vibrations that come from water escaping through holes, cracks and fittings. We can filter out unwanted background noise, too. This allows us to quickly and non-destructively narrow in on leak locations, even inside walls and floors.
We also employ thermal imaging cameras. These visualize hot and cold spots that often indicate leak locations. Pipe video inspection equipment allows us to get a closer look once we’re confident that we’re close to finding the problem. We use small waterproof cameras to navigate inside pipes, even in systems with complex bends.
