Every Tampa home and business owner should know about the aging water infrastructure. Pipe leaks, breaks and clogs are becoming more of an issue as our pipes age, leading to a serious impact on the property, as well as the owner’s wallet. Here are a few water related concerns every property owner should be aware of to protect themselves from frustration and costly repairs.

Many owners are unaware that they are responsible for the pipes running through their property, not the water utility or local municipality. Even more disturbing, most don’t know they even know they have a water leak or that most insurance policies don’t cover the cost of the repairs, leaving one of their biggest investments unprotected.

It’s easy to overlook those small issues that can signify a water problem. Everyday activities such as cooking can lead to grease build up and clogged drains, a faucet stammering can indicate a leak, as well as low water pressure, the sound of water running while all water using appliances are turned off, and warm spots on the floor.

Something homeowners don’t think about are the mature trees on their property have invasive roots that often disrupt service lines. Roots grow into water pipes seeking out essential elements, water, oxygen and nutrients. After they make their way into the pipes they cause blocks and clogs, leading to serious problems.

Or those that live in finicky weather climates. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, a small change in temperature, just 10 degrees, can increase the stress on the main and service water lines.

Stay worry free and protect your home and business from costly repairs of water damage and ensure your family has clean drinking water, by being aware of what is going on with the water pipes on your property. Contact the professionals at the Red Cap Plumbing for an inspection.

Red Cap Plumbing has helped many Tampa homeowners, businesses and utility companies save thousands of dollars by detecting and fixing water leaks. Our team of professional technicians is the most experienced and qualified in the Tampa area.

If you have a home or business in the Tampa area it is inevitable you will have a leak, so call our team at Red Cap Plumbing we are just a phone call way!