Many customers ask our plumbing professionals what are the precautions to take when discovering a leak in their home. We tell our customers why it is important to fix a leak issue as soon as possible after discovering that a pipe or other piece of plumbing equipment is leaking water.Avoid DamageThe quicker that you can uncover a water leak in your home the better, because faster action helps you to avoid costly damage. When left undetected, or if a homeowner chooses to delay getting a water leak fixed promptly, several things can happen.

You'll find out that you are wasting money paying more each month on your water bill. A water leak can also cause structural damage to your house, causing your floorboards to weaken and possibly deteriorate to the point of caving in because they won't be able to support any weight.

An undetected leak or a leak that goes unfixed for any length of time can also promote the growth of mold and other dangerous bacteria which can make your house hazardous to the health of its occupants.

Quick Leak Test

Some leaks are obvious, like a leaking faucet or a running toilet. Many homeowners who suspect they have a hidden leak usually notice that if they stop using their water for an hour or two and then check to see if their water meter records water usage, that's a sign a leak has developed.

It's important to let an experienced plumber check for the source of the leak because most likely it's in a difficult to reach place within the home and it's usually hidden from view. But our professional plumbing technicians have years of experience knowing just where to look to discover the source of water leaks in a home.

Staying High and Dry

One of the best reasons to hire professional plumbing help to discover and repair home water leaks is that they can offer a prompt permanent solution to the problem rather than just a temporary fix. Many a homeowner who tried to delay the inevitable by attempting an amateur fix of a leaky pipe or faucet soon discovers it would have been less costly if they made a service request call to the plumber instead.

Having a professional plumber fix any leak issue offers the peace of mind that comes with knowing that any and all leakages have been detected and stopped in addition to having repairs done right so that there is no possibility of further damage or development of mold.

Serving your Guelph community everyday. For leak detection assistance, Call Lodder Brothers at (519) 836-6370 today for reliable plumbing services.