One of the most critical plumbing issues within either your residential or commercial property is the present of unwanted leaks. When left unattended, such leaks can often worsen over time, and lead to drastic unwanted water and property damage – leaving you with a bill in the tens of thousands of dollars. This is why it is vital that in the event you feel you might have some sort of a leak in your home within your plumbing system, it is vital to contact the plumbing experts at Elite Plumbing & Heating to have a look right away.
The obvious leaks inside a home typically involve dripping faucets and leaking water heaters, but sometimes there are leaks that remain undetected for years particularly if they’re happening underground, behind walls, or beneath floors.
Leak Detection
The thing to understand about plumbing leaks is that water can leak from a vast array of different places, from different pipes, fittings, and a wide range of plumbing fixtures. In order to avoid drastic water damage, and a complete overhaul of your plumbing system, in the event you feel as though you might be suffering from some type of a leak, be sure to contact Elite Plumbing & Heating today – as we offer the premiere leak detection services across NYS. We’re equipped with the necessary tools to locate and diagnose undetected water leaks and to advise homeowners on a variety of leak repair options.
Faucet Leaks
While a leaky faucet may not seem like too big of a deal when your first discover it, the fact of the matter is that over time, leaky faucets can worsen quite a bit and lead to tens of thousands worth of unwanted water and plumbing damage. To identify a possible faucet leak, here are a few common signs to be aware of.
- Constant Dripping Sounds
- Damp or Wet Carpeting or Floors
- Warm Areas Along the Floors
- Mold or a Rotten Food Smell
- Squeaky noises when turning off the faucets.
- Brown or discolored water.
- Wall and Ceiling Discolorations
- Super High Water Bills
- Rust and Water Puddles along the base of faucets, drains, and the floor overall.
Toilet Leaks
While faucet leaks are fairly common, so are certain leaks along the toilet area. Some common signs to look out for include:
- Bubbling and groaning sounds from the pipes beneath and behind the toilet area.
- Raised, water damaged flooring or tiles.
- Unwanted puddles and water along the bathroom floors.
- Mold and sewage and gas smells.
In addition to the toilet and faucets, leaks can also occur in other areas such as the water heaters, the washing machine and washing machine hoses, as well as other areas such as natural gas line leaks, and carbon monoxide leaks. These gases are highly flammable and very dangerous, if you feel as though you might be experiencing similar leaks, be sure to contact Elite Plumbing & Heating today.
