Leak Star Leak Detection Blog

Bathtub and Shower Leak Detection and Repair

9/25/2017

The bathtub and the shower are two of the most-used plumbing fixtures in a household. Being workhorses, the plumbing behind baths and showers is prone to wear and tear issues that can lead to a variety of plumbing problems. Whether the issue is caused by negligence or a materials breakdown, things can exacerbate quickly under daily intensive use. Just like slab leak detection, the problem needs to be fixed as soon as possible.

Bathtub and shower leaks often start very slow and continue undetected for quite some time. Due to their subtlety, much of the damage has already been done by the time you notice it. You might see damage spots around the corners of the tub or shower, or notice drips of water from the faucet or underlying pipes.
Regardless of the leak’s visible intensity, it is imperative to pinpoint the source. For bathtubs, there are at least five areas that need to be inspected: the faucet, grout, overflow pipe, drain, and bathtub body. Alternatively, you may notice a shower leak coming from the shower base, the drain, or from missing grout between tiles on the shower walls.

2 Comments

How to Locate a Ceiling Leak

8/28/2017

0 Comments

Water leaks can manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Whether they originate from beneath a slab or from above the ceiling, all leaks require your immediate attention. They can lead to a variety of issues, ranging from humidity problems to severe water damage if left undetected.

One of the most common leaks found is a leaky ceiling. Like other types of leaks, ceiling leaks progress gradually, seeping into and saturating your drywall ceiling long before going noticed.

Ceiling leaks, just like slab leak detection Carlsbad, often require a plumbing expert’s assessment. Most typically, ceiling leaks will go undetected until you see the wet spots themselves, after the moisture has already soaked through to the bottom surface of the ceiling. Advanced tools are required to assess the scope of a leak and, most crucially, its origin point.

0 Comments

Water Damage, A Homeowners Nightmare

7/21/2017

0 Comments

Next to a fire, experiencing a flood and water damage is a homeowners nightmare. While a fire can be devastating, the chance of you having a fire are far less than you experiencing some sort of plumbing damage resulting in water damage. Homeowners are 10 times more likely to experience loss due to water damage as opposed to a fire. 28% of insurance claims are due to water damage as opposed to 3% for fires.

Water damage in Ladera Ranch is especially common on account of corrosive additives in the municipal water. So common that there is a lawsuit underway. Waetr damage in San Diego is also quite common due to the number of aging pipe in older homes.

Water damage can happen for a multitude of reasons. Of course the are floods due to heavy rains, which isn't real common in the San Diego and Orange Co areas. However roof leaks, water damage due to overflowing toilets, washing machines and dishwashers is quite common. But there is an incidious for of water damage that can often go undetected until mold and other damage begin to appear.

Water damage resulting in mold can be quite dangerous for some and needs to be attended to immediately. Water damage can even be damaging to the structure of your home costing you 10s of thousands of dollars in repair.

As soon as you see signs of water damage call a qualifed Orange Co leak detection specialist. Leak Star Advanced Leak Detection is not only capable and qualifed to find the source of your water damage, but they will be able to help you begin the process of cleaning up the water damage as well as any mold damage that may have occured.

Leak Star will remove all water damaged materials, whether carpet, flooring, furniture or drywall. The will box up your belongings so that they may be stored securely while the water damage clean up process is underway. We will sanitize all wet surfaces that may have been affected by black water, aka sewer water. This would include water coming from broken sewer pipes, but also water coming out of any drain lines or overflowing toilets.

Once all wet and damaged materials have been cleared, large dehumidifiers and air scrubbers will be brought in. The air scrubbers may arrive immediately along with full containment if mold is detected.

Once the water damage cleanup and dryout is complete, you will have a clean slate to begin putting your home back together. Water damage due to some sort of flooding, roof or plumbing leak is upseting. Let Leak Star Advanced Leak Detection help you clean it up quickly. 855-220-0188

0 Comments

Effects of Slab Leaks To Your Home

5/2/2017

0 Comments

Treating your home and property with utmost care is every home owner’s priority. A water leak often a slab leak should be dealt with extreme seriousness. There can be different causes of water leaks below your home's foundation.

Where are these so-called “slab leaks” located? When do these water leaks occur?

A water leak under the slab occurs literally underneath the concrete slab of your home where a maze of water lines are found. Sometimes crowded and shifting soil or clay below the concrete can put heavy amounts of pressure in the concrete itself and cause the slab to loosen and crack giving way to a leak eventually.

More often than not, in the San Diego & Orange County areas, slab leaks and most other copper water line leaks are caused by a chemical reaction created between the copper pipe and the additives in our public water supply. This interaction causes copper pipe to literally erode from the inside. Small pits develop and as they grow they erode to the outside of the pipe, eventually creating a pin hole size leak which under pressure continues to grow.

Early slab leak detection is recommended, and expert slab leak repair San Clemente should be performed due to the following effects:

1.Extreme water damage to your home which will cost you more money in the end.

2. High electricity and water bills can also be prevented if slab leak detection and repair are performed early. Don’t wait once you suspect a water leak. You will save yourself a lot of money, time and frustration of dealt with early.

0 Comments

Is it Mold or Dry Rot?

4/2/2016

0 Comments

Is there a difference in mold or dry rot? Good question. The answer is yes they are different, but they are also similar in that they are both fungi.

It is not uncommon to find mold or dry rot in the very same spot, actually growing together. So let’s talk about their differences, similarities and most importantly how both can seriously damage you home if ignored.

Let’s look at the similarities of mold or dry rot. Being they are both fungi, both are found on damp wood. Both can cause damage to the wood structure of your home. Both are often found in laundry rooms or the bathrooms of your home where humidity is often higher. Anywhere condensation is a problem or location where constant dampness is a factor mold or dry rot can become a problem. The good news is that both can be controlled IF prompt action is taken to arrest the spread of either fungi.

0 Comments

Forward>>

Bathtub and Shower Leak Detection and Repair

How to Locate a Ceiling Leak

Water Damage, A Homeowners Nightmare

Effects of Slab Leaks To Your Home

Is it Mold or Dry Rot?

Categories