Affordable Tampa Area Water Leak Detection
Having a water leak is something home and business owners worry about. All it takes is a tiny pinhole in a pipe slowly dripping in the walls, soaking the wall insulation, walls, ceilings, floors and create a perfect environment for mold and mildew. Not only is mold hazardous to the residents or clients in the building, but it comes with a hefty price tag for removal.
Six Causes for pinhole leaks in copper water pipes
- Large contributors are chemicals in the water. Hard water is very high in mineral content.
- Improper installation of the pipe and fitting connections
- Stress on the copper water pipes from overly high water pressure
- Sand a dirt from contact with concrete and metals can cause the copper pipes to weaken
- Improper pipe fixes (ie too much flux paste when soldering joints)
- Use of thin grade or cheap copper pipe
Signs that you may have a leak are: sudden water bill spike, running water sound constantly, damp spots in your home, stains on your walls or ceilings or cracked tiles or grout. The longer you wait the more destructive the damage becomes. Call Red Cap Plumbing to inspect and fix your plumbing leaks today.
