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Bathtub and Shower Leaks

11/8/2017

The bathroom is one of the best places in the house. It's where you can spend some time to take a shower and relax after a long and stressful day at work. It's also a perfect place to literally open up "shower thoughts" and think about family, goals, or life in general.

But what if your bathtub or shower has leaks that you can't repair yourself? You'll soon find out that it's also going to give you some sort of headaches.

Finding shower and bathtub leaks can be tricky to many, thus it requires professional knowledge.

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Avoid Costly Damage With Expert Slab Leak Detection and Repair

11/2/2017

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If you suspect that your plumbing is leaking underneath the foundation of your house, you are most likely looking at a slab leak repair job in your near future. If this sounds like a serious problem to you, it is--a slab leak is not something that you want to try to fix yourself. Once you’ve called a professional, here is what the repair process will look like:

1. Finding The Leak

The first order of business is finding the exact location of the leak. In the past, plumbers relied on a certain amount of luck, and imprecise techniques such as finding wet (or warm, if the leak is hot water) on the floor. With modern technology, however, slab leak detection is much easier.

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Repercussions of Ignoring a Plumbing Leak

10/27/2017

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Often, when we see a minor water leak, we ignore it. We take it less seriously thinking it's something we can easily fix. We don't call a professional right away until we've noticed something major has happened.

The bad news is it's often too late to make some easy repairs as the problem has quadrupled and has turned into something very complex. The good news is we have a competent group of repiping service experts who can get things done the right way.

Here are some issues you’ll surely expect when you ignore a water leak:

High water bills

Unattended plumbing leaks may cause a household to waste tons of water. For example, a continuously running toilet can waste up to 4,000 gallons of water every day. A faucet that drips once every second may also squander up to 8 gallons of water daily. Do the math, and you'll surely expect an increase on your bill by hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month.

Molds

One of the most serious effects of a water leak is mold and mildew growth. Molds can quickly spread throughout your home and can invade your furniture, carpet, and clothing. In some cases, molds can be difficult to get rid of and can also be costly. Worse, it can also lead to some serious health problems.

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When You Need More Than a Plumber

10/19/2017

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For those who are handy around the house, they’ve surely got a few important tools they could use in a pinch to resolve minor plumbing problems. A clogged toilet may sometimes only require a plunger, and a leaky sink pipe may only need a small adjustment from a crescent wrench.

Although you might know a trick or two, the plumber-in-you may not be enough to fix certain advanced plumbing problems, such as slab leak beneath the concrete floor or hidden water line leak in the wall . What’s more, fixing things yourself may lead to bigger problems and very costly repairs. From slab leak repair to advanced plumbing repair in all of Orange County, Leak Star has the tools and knowledge to pick up where you leave off.

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More Common Signs of Slab Leaks

10/12/2017

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Leak detection is one of the most sought after and important services that plumbers offer to customers. Because the majority of the plumbing in a house is hidden, leaks are tricky to locate and repair. Worse, leaks can lead to structural damage, costly repairs, and high water bills if left undetected.

At Leak Star, we've seen some of the worst cases of water leaks, and chief among them is the slab leak. As noted in a previous post, a slab leak is a pipe leak that occurs in the concrete foundation of a home and can be found in the cold or hot water lines. Although pipes are buried for protection in thick concrete, they are not completely resilient to leaks caused by abrasion, corrosion, and ground-shifting. From slab leak Carlsbad down to San Diego, the signs are the same.

Slab Leak Detection

So how do you make an intelligent slab leak detection? Here are a few more things you should always be on the lookout for:

A higher-than-normal water bill
This easy-to-observe indicator deserves a second mention. Leaks would cause your water to run all day and night. So, if your bill is higher than expected and you're not sure why, a slab leak might be the culprit.

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Bathtub and Shower Leak Detection and Repair

9/25/2017

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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.

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OC Slab Leaks A Growing Concern

9/14/2017

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Slab leaks and water line leaks are always a potential problem and something homeowners are forced to deal with from time to time. However, Orange County, CA seems to have more than their fair share of these destructive plumbing issues. OC leak detection is a growing business these days with countless individuals looking to jump on the bandwagon.

What You Need To Know Before You Hire a OC Leak Detection Specialist

This leak detection boom is bringing in record numbers of trully unqualified individuals. A plumbing license is not required to provide leak detection. Be sure to check for a plumbing license when you consider hiring someone. It is important that the company you hire to do your leak detection understands the plumbing process. Leak detection can be complicated especially when you are trying to locate a slab leak relatively blind, under several inches of concrete.

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How to Locate a Ceiling Leak

8/28/2017

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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.

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Do You Need A Slab Leak Detection Specialist Or Will A Regular Plumber Do?

8/18/2017

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If you are an informed and savvy consumer and you have experienced a slab leak or any other kind of water pipe leak in your home, you have probably been doing your online research. Getting customer reviews, looking for the best price, etc. You have probably noticed a variation in prices from one plumber to the next. Why is that? Some are a bit more expensive. Why the difference and do you need a slab leak detection specialist in Ladera Ranch?

You should know that NOT all plumbers are qualified leak detection specialsts, but all qualified leak detection specialists should be qualified plumbers. Qualifed, that's an important word. There are plumbers of all sorts. Their skills can vary widely. There are the "handyman" plumbers. A handyman plumber is perfect if you have a hairball that needs to be removed your bathtub drain, or you have a dripping faucet or clogged toilet. Even in such cases you want to be sure that they are still qualified, they are licensed and have the proper equipment to do a complete job.

There are plumbers who are or who have been new construction plumbing contractors. They should have a deeper understanding of the plumbing of a building from the inside out. They should know what the plumbing codes are and apply them. A plumber of this caliber would also be capable of making the minor repairs described above. That may not be their specialty, but they are qualified.

Then there are qualified plumbers who specialize in leak detection. You should expect a leak detection specialist to not only be a licensed, qualified plumber, know the plumbing codes, and apply it, but they need to have the specialty equipment to perform a slab leak detection or any other leak detection inside of your home properly. They should be able to do this with out taking a sledge hammer to your walls or floor. There is no need for that.

You need a slab leak detection specialist in Encintas. Do NOT ever hire a plumber based entirely on their price. You will always get what you pay for. The nighmare stories we have heard from customers of plumbers who claimed to do leak detection would make you think twice about going the less expensive route. The cost in damage repair will by far ooutweigh the extra $50 you would spend for a qualified slab leak detection specialist. If a plumber doesn't have the proper equipment they will

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Pinhole and Slab Leaks Fixed the Leak Star Way

8/1/2017

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Water is a necessity inside the home and it's hard to live without it even just for one day. No wonder plumbing leaks are such an inconvenience in any household. Aside from the hefty bills you pay for the wasted water, the risk of having your property damaged is almost always imminent.

It just makes sense to hire a plumbing expert who knows and understands what he's doing. Fortunately, finding a quality repiping service Carlsbad has never been quick and easy.

Thanks to Leak Star Plumbing & Leak Detection.

Striving for excellence

For several years, Leak Star has continuously built a reputation for being a trusted plumbing company. Our scope is not only limited to plumbing repairs but we also specialize in plumbing leak detection. Some of the top plumbing issues we receive each year are slab leaks and pinhole leaks.

Slab leaks happen when the water lines under the concrete slab of your home leak. On the other hand, pinhole leaks are particularly nefarious nuisances that can occur anywhere. Even when signs of leaks are obvious, fixing them yourself is never easy.

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