Leak Protection for Spring Growth

Florida spring is just a month or two away and with that comes the growth of lush plants, trees and shrubs. Many of theses plants are as damaging as beautiful to residential and business pipes.

Plant roots can disrupt irrigation, drinking water and septic systems, not to mention the serious structural damage caused by the leaks created. Turf grasses and shallow-rooted, drought-tolerant ornamental plants are generally safe to plant near any water supplying systems , but trees are not recommended. Some trees are particularly damaging, including willows, poplars and maples.

Tree roots penetrate joints in the pipes that feed your resident or business and cause disruption, leaks or failure of the system. Once roots gain entry into pipes, they grow rapidly and can also cause blockage, slow drainage and soggy yards. Repair or replacement costs may be significant, depending on the extent of leaks in need of repair.

Thanks to today’s technology, leaks can be detected anywhere. Professional leak detectors can locate leaks under concrete slabs, under the bathtub and outside under the big oak tree, with minimum disruption and without ripping anything up. Red Cap is experienced at not only locating these leaks but fixing and re-piping your pipes.

Water leaks can start as just a trickle but progress quickly, the easiest and most cost-effective way of solving the problem is to call a professional plumber that is skilled in leak detection. Tampa-based Red Cap Plumbing is here to help you with all your water leak issues.

Contact us today, before your small leaks become big problems.