When most people think of plumbing leaks, they picture water gushing from broken pipes or dripping slowly onto the nearest floor. They also image these leaks as being completely visible. But the truth is, many plumbing leaks in the home are hidden and will go unnoticed for days, weeks, and even months until the water damage becomes apparent. Identifying a leaky pipe and having it repaired or replaced immediately can save you costly home repairs, not to mention an expensive utility bill. Here are some tips for identifying the signs of a concealed plumbing leak in your home. And remember, if you have a plumbing problem, the Mojica plumbers in Circleville have an effective solution! Please continue reading below to learn more.
Inspect Your Sump Pump
There are networks of pipes that are confined behind the walls of your home. If one of these pipes springs a leak, you will likely notice a warp or stain on the wall. Warps form when the drywall behind the visible surface of your walls comes into contact with moisture or water. Drywall will bend, crack, bow, and distort before it eventually breaks into numerous pieces. When you have a plumbing leak behind a wall in your home, our plumbers can inspect and identify the leak before repairing it. A repair will consist of cutting out the damaged drywall, and repairing or replacing the leaking pipe or fixture.
Damaged Flooring
Another common sign of an unseen leak will show in your flooring. If you notice that your hardwood or laminate flooring is beginning to buckle, warp, or crack, you may have a hidden leak. If your carpets appear stained in certain locations or feel wet and spongy, this is another sign of a hidden leak. The trouble with floor leaks is that the water could be coming from a pipe directly under the floor, or it may have traveled there from another busted pipe in a completely different location.
