Are you looking for a reliable commercial or residential leak detection service? Call us today to detect any water leak in your property, get it fixed immediately, and avoid the need for a more invasive water damage cleanup, extensive reconstruction, and dangerous mold growth.
The Benefits of Early Leak Detection
Early leak detection for your home or commercial property can save serious structural damage to the property and thousands of dollars down the road. Once the leak is detected, you’ll want to immediately have the cause of it repaired before it damages the very structure of your property. That is where expert leak detection services comes in.
Prevent Leaking Pipes From Becoming Burst Pipes
In fact, there is no way to tell when a leaky pipe will burst and cause havoc in your home or commercial property. Hence, you shouldn’t wait until a small leak turns into a major problem. That’s why you should call us immediately to fix all leaks in your home and commercial property and safeguard the very structure of your property from the dangers of extensive water damage.
State-of the-Art Leak Detection Equipment
Our network includes some of the top-rated, most responsive plumbing services operating in the area. These professionals will use the latest technology in order to detect even a small leak before the condition could worsen and cause severe water damage.
They will use highly effective cameras to detect any type of leak. The camera inspection system is able to diagnose even the smallest leak. They will go in and troubleshoot the exact problem with your pipes. They do this with less mess and less wasted time thanks to their highly accurate high-tech techniques.
The experts will give you a free estimate before starting the detection or repair process, and they will work to accurately detect even the smallest leak before it causes major problems in your home or commercial property.
Residential Leak Detection Services
As a homeowner, the last thing you want is to come home and discover a small flood in your home due to a broken pipe. It is essential that you fix the leak immediately to prevent damage to the walls, floors, ceilings, and even the cabinets in your home. Fixing the problem now and save thousands of dollars down the road.
We operate 24/7 and 365 days a year to fix any type of leak in your home. Call us today for all leak problems in your home.
Commercial Leak Detection Services
What’s true for homes is also true for business properties. Getting a leak detected and fixed sooner rather than later will save your business thousands of dollars. Even a small leak can contribute to increased utility bills for your company. Call us today to fix any type of leak in your commercial property.
4 Signs You Have A Hidden Pipe Leak
Property owners often find it difficult to track if they have a leaking pipe. Toilet blockage and dripping faucets immediately tell you there’s something wrong and you can do something about it to get it fixed. However, leaking pipes may not always have a visible sign, which is why it is often overlooked. But this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do anything about it – it can cost you more money in the long run, not to mention may lead to further water damage.
Here are the 4 signs you should watch out for:
1) Mold Accumulation Outside The Bathroom
Your bathroom is one of those rooms where moisture accumulates more, which means that mold and mildew are most likely to appear in these areas. However, you should always remember that while molds and mildew are commonly found in the bathroom, finding them in areas outside of this room is uncommon.
If you have noticed mold outside your bathroom, it is an indication that there’s a leaking pipe. Mold growth finds leaking pipes to be a suitable and best place to grow.
2) Increased Water Bills
For most households, if you’ve noticed a sudden surge in your water bill, this doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone just started consuming more water than usual. If you made sure that everyone is responsibly using and conserving water but you’re still noticing a sudden spike in your bill, this may mean something else. This might be one common indication that there’s water leaking somewhere inside the house, which explains the increased water consumption and bill.
3) Your Water Meter Runs All The Time
Your water company, regardless of where you live, will only charge you for the water that you’ve consumed. This is where your meter takes place and is the basis as to whether water is being used up or not. If you’re not using any water at home, the meter should stop running.
Turn off all appliances and faucets to make sure that no water is being consumed. If the meter is still running, there’s a high chance that you have a leaking pipe somewhere in the home.
4) Noticeable Water Damage
Unfortunately, the only time that leaking pipes become visible is when there’s already water damage. You may see a certain part of your ceiling or wall affected by water damage. Try to inspect your walls or ceiling for water stains. Stains found in your home’s structure could mean that water has started to accumulated long enough in that area to cause that stain. This may also mean that the plaster wall or ceiling has become damaged long enough because the pipe has been leaking for a while.
When you see this, make sure that you do something about this immediately. Leaking pipes won’t solve on their own and may cause further damage not just to your pipe, but also to your home’s structure. When this happens you’ll not only need a plumber to fix the leak but also a water damage restoration company to cleanup the excess water and repair the damaged sheetrock walls, ceilings, wood frame, floors, etc.
If you believe and/or notice that you have a hidden pipe leak, contact us today and we’ll find the leak and perform the right mitigation procedures.
Leak Detection FAQs
1. How do companies detect water leaks?
Professional companies today use advanced water leak detectors to identify and determine the exact point of the leak. Equipment used to find leak sources includes:
- Video pipe inspection equipment: A camera is used to check the inside of a pipe to locate leaks in hard-to-reach areas.
- Listening discs: Listening discs use sound technology to locate leaks through cabinets, drywall, brick, concrete, and underground. The discs amplify the sound of leaking water which is relayed through headphones.
- Thermal imaging cameras: Specialized heat scanners are used to find hidden hot water leaks behind walls, concrete, and floorboards. The cameras also help detect moisture in ceilings, flat roofs, and under floors.
- Visual inspection. Checking around for signs of discoloration, soggy soil, etc.,
2. How do you tell if you have a hidden water leak?
Ceiling or wall discoloration, puddles of water near a wall/basement, texture change in the ceiling and/or wall, musty smell, dripping sounds of water, and mold/mildew growth is the most common telltale signs of a hidden water leak. Inspect every inch of the house to see if anything is out of the ordinary.
3. Which method is best for leak detection?
No two leaks are the same. The technician thus needs to determine the best method to detect a specific leak on-site. Nonetheless, ultrasonic and electronic leak detectors are considerably the best methods for leaking small and hidden leaks. While these methods are effective in identifying hidden leaks, you might still need to employ other techniques for a more accurate diagnosis. Standing pressure test comes standard when testing for hidden water leaks in houses and other properties. This gives you an idea of how small/big the leak is.
4. Is there a device to alert water leaks?
Yes. These are devices (gadgets) that can be used to detect water leaks and protect your home from water damage. Smart water leak detectors will detect even the slightest sign of a water leak and alert you immediately via either a sound alarm, text, email, or notification on your phone. The best smart water leak detectors are connected via an app (installed on your phone) for easy monitoring and configuration.
5. What is the most common water leak in a house?
Toilets are the most common source of water leaks in many homes. The standard household can lose several thousand gallons of water annually from toilet leaks. The toilet flapper valve is the biggest culprit for toilet leaks. Kitchen and bathroom faucet leaks come second in every home. The shower horse, for example, can cause up to 10% of all your household water leaks. The hot water tank can also be a source of water leaks especially if not well serviced and/or maintained. Pressurized and hot water causes extensive damage to rubber gaskets and valve seals, causing some faucets to start leaking. Most people are however reluctant to have their tap and faucet leaks fixed, leading to extensive water wastage.
6. How much does it cost to have a leak detected?
Leak detection can cost between $100 and $700 depending on the method used for detection, and how hard it was to pinpoint the leaking area. It is worth noting that detection is billed separately from fixing the same. A number of factors however have to be considered when calculating leak detection costs. Some of the variables that determine the cost of leak detection include:
- Equipment delivery to and from the site
- Cost of local materials
- Type of service needed
- Cost of preparing the worksite for detection
- Hourly charges
- Mobilization time
7. How common is a slab leak?
Slab leaks are quite common. Most of these leaks can however go undetected for months, leading to huge water bills. With pipes, water lines, and drains running through the slab, the risk of a water leak increases as the house ages. The leaks can start off from simple splits, cracks, and even fractures, sometimes noticed when damage is already done. Slab leaks often pose a myriad of problems and risks ranging from foundation and wall cracks, bad odors, high water bills, uneven floors, low water pressure, or even causing the house to shift/sink. With most slab leaks going undetected, it is advisable to have your house inspected and tested for leaks at least once every year. Specialized equipment is required to detect leaks in and under the slab. Ultrasonic and electronic leak detection is the least invasive and more accurate than other known leak detection methods, hence recommended.
8. How accurate is leak detection?
Professional leak detection is quite accurate, producing upwards of 90% accuracy. This is thanks to the advanced equipment used for the same. With a relatively high accuracy than conventional methods, you can be assured of precise diagnosis with minimal damage to your property. By pinpointing the exact leaking point, the plumber can save lots of time and resources detecting and fixing the leak. Leak detection also allows one to prevent the risk of damage that could have been caused by long-term water damage if undetected on time.
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Areas of Service
Our professionals provide complete cleanup and restoration services, including leak detection in the following areas:
Town of Babylon
Amityville, Babylon, Babylon Village, West Babylon, Copiague, Deer Park, Lindenhurst
Town of Huntington
Dix Hills, East Northport, Huntington, Huntington Station, Melville, Northport Village, Northport
Town of Brookhaven
Bellport, Blue Point, Brookhaven, Coram, Centereach, Mastic, Mastic Beach, Shirley, Port Jefferson, East Patchogue, Patchogue, Medford, Stony Brook
Town of East Hampton
East Hampton, Montauk
Town of Islip
Bay Port, North Bayshore, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip, East Islip, Holbrook, Oakdale, Ocean Beach, Sayville, West Islip
Town of Riverhead
Riverhead
Town of Smithtown
St. James, Smithtown, Hauppauge, Commack, Kings Park
Town of Southampton
East Quogue, Hampton Bays, Sag Harbor
Town of Southold
Greenport, Mattituck
Queens
Brooklyn