Repercussions of Ignoring a Plumbing Leak

Often, when we see a minor water leak, we ignore it. We take it less seriously thinking it's something we can easily fix. We don't call a professional right away until we've noticed something major has happened.

The bad news is it's often too late to make some easy repairs as the problem has quadrupled and has turned into something very complex. The good news is we have a competent group of repiping service experts who can get things done the right way. READ MORE: http://leakstar.com/blog/repercussions-of-ignoring-a-plumbing-leak

When You Need More Than a Plumber

For those who are handy around the house, they’ve surely got a few important tools they could use in a pinch to resolve minor plumbing problems. A clogged toilet may sometimes only require a plunger, and a leaky sink pipe may only need a small adjustment from a crescent wrench.

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Although you might know a trick or two, the plumber-in-you may not be enough to fix certain advanced plumbing problems, such as slab leak beneath the concrete floor or hidden water line leak in the wall . What’s more, fixing things yourself may lead to bigger problems and very costly repairs. From slab leak repair to advanced plumbing repair in all of Orange County, Leak Star has the tools and knowledge to pick up where you leave off.

​Here, we'll list down scenarios where the problem probably isn’t your average bathroom leak, and you need a specialized professional.

Unreasonably high water bills
High water bills can either be caused by a change in water use or, worse, by a plumbing leak. If you notice repeated high water bills and you don’t believe that you’re water consumption habits have significantly changed, take it as a clear signal. A professional is needed immediately to troubleshoot the root cause of the problem.
A specialized plumber would often look into:

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More Common Signs of Slab Leaks

Leak detection is one of the most sought after and important services that plumbers offer to customers. Because the majority of the plumbing in a house is hidden, leaks are tricky to locate and repair.  Worse, leaks can lead to structural damage, costly repairs, and high water bills if left undetected.
At Leak Star, we've seen some of the worst cases of water leaks, and chief among them is the slab leak. As noted in a previous post, a slab leak is a pipe leak that occurs in the concrete foundation of a home and can be found in the cold or hot water lines. Although pipes are buried for protection in thick concrete, they are not completely resilient to leaks caused by abrasion, corrosion, and ground-shifting. From slab leak Carlsbad down to San Diego, the signs are the same. 

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