Charlotte Leak Detection and Repair Services
Do you suspect you may have a leak in your plumbing system at home? Have you let this problem go, thinking it is a minor leak? What you may not be aware of is that even a small leak can end up costing you lots of money.
How Much Money is a Leaky Pipe Wasting?
Since most residents in the area pay for water usage through the county utilities, a leaky pipe can costs you a lot of money. Most people do not have their own well anymore. This means that each gallon that leaks out of your pipe ends up costing you for water you are not using.
Even a hairline crack in your plumbing pipes can cost you a monthly bill between $100-$600 for just the monthly water usage costs. In addition to the increase in your water usage bill, a leaky pipe can cost you hundreds or even thousands in repair costs if it is not detected early enough. Some of these types of costs are:
- Repairing property due to pipes destroying landscaping or your lawn with sinkholes or erosion
- Removing mold and mildew properly from your home
- Repairing drywall, ceilings, insulation, carpeting, wood floors, basements or crawl space repair due to the leak
- Repairing and replacing plumbing components that are damaged
Where is My Pipe Leaking From?
The best way to prevent any of these things from happening is to be aware when there is a leak. There are many places that your plumbing system may develop a leak. Some of the hardest leaks to detect can happen in the pipes that are underground providing clean water to your home. Your pipes may also develop a leak inside your home as well. These can be easier to notice if you start seeing water in your basement or crawl space, water spots on the ceiling, water spots on your drywall or if your toilet will not stop running. Regardless of where your leak is, it is not a problem you want to let go for too long. Letting a pipe leak go for too long can damage your property or created hazardous mold and mildew problems in your home and cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repair costs.
I Have a Leak. What Now?
If you have detected that you have a leak, the best thing you can do is to contact a professional plumber to determine where the leak is and how to repair it.
Charlotte Leak Detection and Repair Services
ER Plumbing has the best state of the art equipment for detecting leaks. We offer affordable leak detection services and have earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Our quality work along with our two-year guarantee on any workmanship makes ER Plumbing the best choice for your Charlotte leak detection and repair services.
