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Small Leaks Cause Extensive Water Damage
Any homeowner would panic when confronted with a torrential leak — and immediately take steps to turn the water off and call a plumber. Smaller leaks, which often arrive in the form of barely-noticeable trickles, simply aren’t as dramatic.
It is easy to assume that these small leaks are simply not as serious, and that their potential to cause severe damage is negligible. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. Over time, small leaks can cause extensive water damage that will be extremely costly to repair.
Whether you have pinhole leaks in copper pipes, small cracks in just a few roof shingles, or a worn out wax ring in a toilet, causing it to leak at the base, the damage that can follow if the leaks are not repaired is cumulative.
Not convinced? Here’s what can happen if you leave a small leak to fester.
Higher Water Bills
Even a relatively minor plumbing leak can waste an enormous amount of water. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American household’s leaks use over 10,000 gallons of water a year. Fixing them would lower monthly water bills by an estimated 10 percent.
The cause of these leaks can be as simple as a worn-out washer — and replacing a washer is a job even a typical 10 year old child could take on with a little help from the internet.
Mold and Mildew
Mold and mildew thrive in high-humidity environments, and even the tiniest of leaks can create a breeding ground for mold. Mold can create extensive property damage over time, but it’s also a serious health hazard.
Unsanitary, Contaminated Water
Underground plumbing leaks within your water supply can cause dangerous pathogens to make their way into the water you use to bathe, cook, and the water you drink. This type of “water damage” may not threaten your property, but it most certainly threatens your health and wellbeing.
Damage to Floors and Walls
It only takes a tiny amount of constantly-trickling water to do damage. If you have a leak within a pipe, carpets, tiling, wooden floors, wallpaper, and drywall can all sustain serious damage. A leaking roof can damage ceilings and even lead to electrical fires if the water begins to interact with wiring.
Damage to Fixtures
Leaks can cause serious damage to faucets, shower heads, washers, and wax rings. As damage occurs, caulking and seals can loosen up and lead to jams. The water pressure will go down as a result.
Suspect a Small Leak? Take Action!
We understand that small leaks are easily ignored. When you first start suspecting a small leak, you may set out to investigate — and if it turns out to be difficult to identify the cause, you won’t know how to fix the problem, either. You may tell yourself that the leak isn’t big enough to warrant further action, and instead choose to pretend it isn’t there.
That’s a dangerous approach. In time, you could end up with extensive water damage that could cost multiple thousands of dollars to repair. By catching a leak in its earliest phase, you limit the damage. Call a reputable leak detection company to find out what is causing your leak! Non-invasive leak detection inflicts no damage of its own, and is a small investment that pays off when it turns out that you only need to fix your leak — and not the structural damage that would have occurred if you had allowed the leak to go on.