Home and commercial property owners across Virginia rely on underground water lines to carry fresh water from wells or municipal water services. Typically these systems are very effective, but leaks can and do happen.
Knowing what to look for as possible signs of a water leak is the first step, with hiring a water leakage detection service to pinpoint the problem area as the second step. This allows you to hire a plumber or water line repair service and reduce the cost, time, and damage of digging out the entire line to find the leak.
Signs of Leaks
Small leaks in water lines are very difficult to detect, with the first signs typically higher than average water bills. Depending on the leak’s location, you may also notice a moldy, damp smell in the basement or experience low water pressure that is abnormal for your service.
Unfortunately, if a leak in a water line is not repaired, it will continue to get worse. This increases the risk of property flooding and damage that goes well beyond just plumbing repairs.
Water Leak Detection Service Professionals
Hiring companies that specialize in providing state-of-the-art water leakage detection service allows easy identification of the exact location of the leak. By pinpointing the area, you limit the extent of flooring, concrete, or landscaping that needs to be disturbed to expose and repair the damaged pipe.
These professionals locate the water line and then use highly sensitive microphones to detect the location of the leak in the pipe. There is no guessing or testing, leading to a speedy identification and repair on your Virginia property.