Let’s Look for Leaks
Plumbing deteriorates rapidly in Ocala’s acidic, rocky, and sandy soil conditions. The roots of trees flourishing in our subtropical climate damage underground pipes. These conditions can lead to undetected leaks that damage property, increase water bills, and pose health risks. Early leak detection and repair deters these escalating problems and costly consequences.
Plumbing leaks often start small but can quickly escalate, especially when hidden behind walls or underground. Our leak detection services identify these stealthy issues before they cause major damage. Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s leak detection services identify these stealthy problems before they can snowball. Call us if you experience any of these issues, so we can determine if you have a hidden leak:
- Noisy pipes when no water is running, indicating air leaks.
- Standing water in the yard when it hasn’t rained.
- Warm spots, condensation, or water stains on floors, walls or ceilings.
- Mold or mildew attracted to moist areas where they can breed.
- Low water pressure caused when water escapes through leaks.
- Spiking water bills from paying for water you never use.
- Sewage odors escaping through when pipes leaks.
Where Leaks Like to Lurk
It pays to remain diligent and keep an eye out for these warning signs. Be sure to inspect the areas of your home most susceptible to leaks and call Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing if you suspect trouble but cannot pinpoint the source.
Here are the most common types of hidden leaks that we encounter in Ocala:
1. Slab Leaks
Homebuilders often bury water and sewer lines under homes’ concrete foundations. While convenient under normal conditions, this placement makes leaks notoriously difficult to detect. Water accumulates beneath the slab where it is invisible — sometimes until it’s too late to stem the damage it causes. Whether from faulty installation, material corrosion, or normal wear and tear, slab leaks can cause the surrounding soil to move, erode, and compact, leading to foundational shifts and a loss of structural stability.
2. Water Line Leaks
The water line brings fresh water from your well or the municipal supply into your home. Water lines operate at significant pressure, so a break would allow a large volume of water to leak out in a short amount of time. A huge water bill may be your first clue that the line needs attention.
3. Sewer Line Leaks
Wastewater from broken sewer lines spreads into the surrounding soil where it releases viruses, bacteria, pathogens, and all the stuff you try to get rid of when you flush. Suspect a sewer line leak if you see unusually low water levels in the toilets or notice a lingering sewage smell.
4. Pool Leaks
Ocala’s notorious heatwaves send many of us scurrying for a plunge in a backyard pool. Relief is welcome, but to keep it coming, take special care to detect pool leaks. They are difficult to detect, as water levels constantly fluctuate due to evaporation and refilling. If your pool is losing water at an unusually fast rate or you see cracks in the pool’s surface, schedule Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to check it out to head off damage the pump, filter, and other key components.
Got a Leak? We’ll Take a Peek
Fortunately, Ocala homeowners can turn to the professional, dependable team at Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Our trained technicians specialize in locating and plugging leaks in hard-to-see spaces.
Service Minds Benjamin Franklin has invested in the latest technology and equipment to ensure a quick, thorough job:
- Acoustic Detectors: These sophisticated devices amplify even the faintest sound of water moving through pipes, so our technicians can hear leaks that would be impossible to detect by ear. This technology is particularly valuable for identifying leaks in walls and underground pipes without causing resorting to damaging digs and incursion.
- Thermal Imaging: Special cameras detect small temperature changes to show us where moisture hides behind walls, under floorboards, and in ceilings. Our plumbing professionals then can trace water damage back to its source.
- Electronic Detection: Signals transmitted through your plumbing system measure pressure fluctuations and pinpoint moisture sources. This tool enables us to explore complex plumbing networks and hard-to-reach pipes.
We couple advanced gadgetry with good old-fashioned know-how and a genuine desire to deliver quality service. Our plumbers have extensive field experience and undergo constant training in new systems and repair techniques. We believe in a holistic integrated approach to water leak detection and repair. After our thorough system evaluation identifies all potential leak sources, we leverage this plumbing system health overview to customize a repair strategy that fits your schedule and budget.
We take our reputation as Marion County’s choice for locally owned and operated plumbing services. We stake our reputation on delivering lasting results, standing behind our work with solid warranties and guaranteed customer satisfaction.
Trust Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s advanced technology, expert training, and a commitment to customer satisfaction to deliver the most reliable leak detection and repair services available.