HIDDEN LEAKS ARE STRESSFUL!!!

Do you have a leak in your home or business plumbing?

 

Have you had exceptionally high water bills lately? You can find out by noticable differences in your water bill. Perform a meter test and you can find out how much water you have lost due to a leak.  The results should give you some idea of how big the leak is.

How to Perform a Meter Test

  1. Make sure that there is absolutely no water running in your house (including toilets flushing). You should set aside about 30 minutes for this test and make sure all running water has been shut off about 10 minutes before proceeding.

  2. You will continue to the meter to make a note of the current reading on your water meter. (If you are having trouble finding your meter, most units are in the ground, in a box near the front of your house).

  3. Wait a good 20-30 minutes and check the meter again and make note of your reading. If the numbers are the same as they were when you started the test, you do not have a leak in the pressurized water system and you can stop the test here.

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4. If the numbers did change, go inside and make sure to shut off the valves under all your property’s toilets. Repeat the test.

5. If the numbers did not change after shutting off all the valves, it means the leak has to be coming from a toilet.

6. If the numbers changed even after turning off all the valves, you will need a professional leak inspection.

Flo Master's Leak Detection Services

A small leak in a faucet or a visible pipe is easy to identify and easy to fix but not all plumbing leaks are visible. This is challenging because most people’s plumbing is buried underground (under concrete) or is hidden behind walls. 

It’s frustrating when you know there is a leak but you just can’t figure out where it is coming from. It’s okay, that’s where we can help! 

Here’s what you need to know about the professional services provided by your local leak detection company, Flo Masters® :

Slab Leak Detection and Repair

A slab leak is a leaky pipe located underneath your home’s concrete slab or basement floor. This unfortunate location makes slab leaks challenging to find.

However, there are several signs that this may be your problem:

  • The sound of running water, even though your faucets and toilets are not running
  • Wet carpet, flooring, or concrete floor
  • Damp or moldy drywall on the lower floor of your home
  • A mildew smell in your basement
  • Skyrocketing water bills
  • Visible damage to your foundation

If you suspect a slab leak, don’t delay seeking professional water leak detection and repair services. Flo Masters Leak Detection technicians can quickly locate your leak, create the smallest possible opening in your slab and provide excellent recommendations for repairs.

Plumbing Leak Detection Technology

These are 3 commonly used leak detection tools:

  • Acoustic Listening Equipment This technology amplifies the sound of water leaks inside walls or under concrete slabs. These devices allow plumbers to closely estimate a water leak’s location before they start digging or drilling.
  • Video Inspection Equipment Small cameras allow plumbers to see what’s happening inside pipes. These devices can help retrieve items like car keys and wedding rings from drainpipes. Measuring how much cable went down the pipe before spotting the leak allows plumbers to accurately diagnose pipeline problems and calculate the leak’s location.
  • Soil Probes Soil probe devices give plumbers a simple way to listen for pressurized water shooting into the dirt surrounding water mains or sewer lines. This technology minimizes how much of your yard is dug up to locate and repair your leaky pipe.
Choose Flo Masters for Water Leak Detection for your Home and Business Plumbing 
No matter the material or location of your leaky pipe, your best course of action is to call a professional! This is especially true for hidden leaks. Over time, unchecked water leaks can cause mold growth and even structural damage. Eventually, your expensive water bills will be the least of your worries.

Think you have a hidden water leak? Request an estimate for leak detection services with Flo Masters or call us at (251) 508-8455

 
 

If you need a technician, call Flo Masters, 251-508-8455 or schedule your service online

If you let your problem continue it could cost so much more for you, so let’s take care of it today!