WATER LEAK DETECTION by Stout Plumbing
Stout Plumbing offers comprehensive and high quality leak detection. It is important to get regular leak detection services to protect your home and property from water damage. We are proud of the quality of work that we provide to our customers. We only hire highly trained plumbers and are committed to each customer’s complete satisfaction. If you suspect that you may have a leaking pipe in your home, don’t hesitate to call Stout Plumbing.
Leak Detection
Leak detection is just a phone call away with Stout Plumbing. Leaks don’t always show up as a gushing stream of water. Sometimes they are a slow leak that gradually seeps into your ceiling, roof or into your foundation. That’s why the professional plumbers at Stout Plumbing use the latest in video camera leak detection technology.
We can actually look into your pipes and discover exactly where the leak is coming from using small cameras. This takes the guess work out of the process. Our plumbers have many years of experience using this type of equipment. Give us a call today if you suspect that you need leak detection services.
What Causes A Pipe To Leak?
Leaking pipes can be very damaging. Here are a few of the common causes of leaking pipes.
Dented pipes
Even just a small imperfection in the pipes construction can weaken it enough so the water flowing through it can wear a hole in it.
Age
Over time, everything breaks down. Given enough time, the pipes in your home will eventually become brittle and crack.
Corrosion and rust
If you have metal pipes, even if they are copper, they can eventually rust or start to corrode. Corrosion occurs more often with copper pipes while rust is more typical for older galvanized steel pipes.
Mineral deposits
If you have hard water at your home, it can start to deposit minerals inside of your pipes. Eventually these can form a clog or cause you pipes to burst.
Leaking Pipe
The signs of a leaking pipe aren’t always obvious. However, there are some signals that, if you notice them, might indicate that you have a leaking pipe somewhere in your home. Here are just a few of them.
- Puddles of water in strange places
- Increased water bill
- Discoloration in the ceiling or on the floor
- The constant sound of running water
Many times, when you discover a leak in your home the source of it is somewhere else. So even if you do discover a small puddle of water in your basement, the leak might not be immediately visible.