The post Slab Leak Detection In Los Angeles And Phoenix appeared first on Twin Home Experts.
Our team here at Twin Home Experts has been working with slab leak detection in Los Angeles and Phoenix for over 25 years. Slab leaks can cause serious problems in the foundation of a home, so it is vital to get it handled as soon as you suspect that something is wrong.
Signs You Have a Slab Leak
- Higher water bill than normal and you know it’s not because the rates went up, or because your family is using more water than ever before.
- Mildew, mold, or excessive moisture forming under the carpets.
- Cracks in your walls or floors.
- Hear running water, even though no fixtures are turned on.
- Hot spots on your floors. A good indication of this is if you notice your pet lying in the same spot – they like the warmth.
The moment you realize that you might have a slab leak, you need to call in our team of plumbing experts right away.
Why us? Well, because The Twin Home Experts have all the technology and the know-how to take care of your leak without damaging your property.
We know how disruptive having plumbing work done can be, especially if that work involves tearing up floors to repair a leak. That’s why we stray from that course of action whenever possible.
Our go-to repair method of choice is epoxy pipelining. We will replace the broken pipe by completely relining the inside. This new coating will stop all future pipe corrosion, giving you the peace of mind that you won’t have to deal with another slab leak anytime soon.
Slab Leak Detection in Los Angeles and Phoenix: Hot Spots
I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Hot spots are a good first sign that you have a slab leak.
A leak that runs below the concrete floor of your home and makes its way up through your foundation is called a slab leak, and it can be really damaging if left unattended to.
Your walls and flooring will quickly become ruined, leaving you to have to replace the foundation and deal with a musty, moldy smell emanating throughout your home. No one wants that!
That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs you have a slab leak, so you can act quickly and have it repaired before it gets worse.
Worried about a possible slab leak in your home? Call to schedule your detection or repair service with our team today!
Cost Savings: 9 Easy Ways To Find The Leak In Your Home
If your water bill is on the rise, it can be critical to take the right steps to discover if you have a water leak on your property.
Here at The Twin Home Experts, we are passionate about educating our customers in Los Angeles and other areas. We do not want our customers incurring costs that are unnecessary.
If you want to help yourself and detect leaks in your home or on your property try some of these cost-saving hints.
- One by one, turn on all the faucets in your home. While the water is running, move the faucet handle back and forth. Look for water leakage around the valve stem and faucet spout.
- Be sure to check under sinks and cabinets while the water is running to make sure no drain pipes are leaking or dripping.
- Plugs/water stopping devices also can leak. If you have lever-operated water-stopping devices, work them open and closed while the water is running. Check the movable parts where they connect to the drain system for leaks.
- Exterior hose bibbs can be the source of water leakage. If the handle is not turned off tightly, drips and leaks can occur. Be sure to check all yard bibs making sure that one hasn’t been left on. You don’t want to have to pay a service call from a plumber/leak specialist for something so simple.
- Placing a dye tablet, food coloring, milk, half and half, or Milk of Magnesia into a toilet tank full of water can detect a tank leak! Wait for a few minutes to see if the colored water seeps down into the bowl area. If it does, you will need to repair or replace the flapper valve.
- Be sure to run the dishwasher and garbage disposal and check for visible leaks while they are in use.
- Look at walls where pipes stick out. Look for discoloration, moisture and sponginess.
- Hopefully, your water heater is equipped with a safety relief valve (known as a temperature/pressure valve). Be sure to check the exit end of the valve, or valve piping, for leaks or drips. If the valve is equipped with a hand-operated check lever, flush the valve for a few seconds – ONLY IF IT IS PIPED TO A SAFE AREA. If not it will run water onto floors or walls. The valve should not leak. If it does, replace it.
- Check your water meter to see if it is spinning. This takes only about 5 minutes. Make sure no faucets or hoses are on while you do this. Once all showers, sprinklers, etc. are off, sit and watch your water meter. If the water meter is spinning and no water is running in your yard or house, this might indicate you have a leak.
The Twin Plumbers want to save you money with plumbing issues at your Los Angeles Property. By following some of the suggestions shown above you can protect your property and not take a big hit in your wallet.
The post Slab Leak Detection In Los Angeles And Phoenix appeared first on Twin Home Experts.
