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What is a leaking pipe?
When water springs from a crack in your pipe, you have a leak. They’re most commonly found in your kitchen or bathroom, often from regular wear and tear, but they can also happen in the walls of your home or underneath your house.
What Do I Do To Fix a Leaking Pipe?
Step 1: Turn off your “shut off water valve”
A leaking pipe has the potential to flood your home, so act quickly! To end the flow of water, you’ll need to shut off your home’s water using your main shut-off valve. These valves can be found in basements and outside; if you’re not familiar with where this valve is, call us!
Step 2: Contact cure all plumbing
Whether or not you’ve turned off your water, a leaking pipe is an emergency! Call us and we’ll be on our way. We have a plumber on call 24-hrs a day to handle your plumbing emergencies, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
How Do I Know If My Pipe Is Leaking?
Hearing Water Running in the Walls
Now, we know what it sounds like when an upstairs toilet is flushed and we hear the waste run through the wall. If you hear a constant “running of water” in your wall, it’s likely you have a leak. If you can’t see or feel any water yet, it is going somewhere you don’t want it to. Shut off your home’s water and call a plumber immediately.
Standing water
Before trying to sop and mop up water, turn off your home’s water with the main shut-off valve found outside. If you don’t know where that valve is, call us immediately! After the water is turned off and the professionals are on the way, you can begin to sop up the water and assess the damage. If the water damage is excessive, document it and consider calling your insurance company.
Broken Seals
Cracks might not always cause leaks; it’s possible the pipe or fixture is not sealed well. If you notice a horrendous smell coming from your toilet, but there’s no visible water or a sound of running water, it’s possible that the seal around the toilet is broken or worn. Seals around pipes can also wear out or not be applied correctly; we can correct these minor flaws and keep your plumbing system in check.
High Water Pressure
While high water pressure can ruin your appliances and fixtures, it will also increase the risk of causing leaks. Typically, your home should have a water pressure of about 50lbs; even just 60lbs is considered high water pressure. If you have high water pressure in your home, please contact us and we can help you install a high water pressure regulator to keep the pressure at a safe level in your home.
How to Fix a Leaking Pipe
First things first, you’ll need to find the location of the leak. If you think you have a leak, shut off the water to your entire home by using the shutoff valve, then call us. If you can’t find the shut-off valve or can’t manage to turn it off, call us immediately and we’ll be right over to help.
Temporary Repairs
Remember, putty, tape, and clamps are only a temporary repair you can make while the professionals are on the way. If you are finding yourself adding putty and tape to more and more pipes; schedule an appointment to have your entire plumbing system inspected.
Trenchless Repairs
Depending on where the leak is, we can use trenchless repair methods to fix the leak. If the leak is underneath your home, we can fix the leak without having to dig up your yard.
Replace Piping
Depending on how bad the crack is, we may need to replace some piping. Installing stronger piping and ensuring that it’s fixed with other pipes correctly will prevent future leaks.
How to Prevent Burst Pipes
Since leaks are caused by numerous things, it’s tough to prevent them all. However, if you have hard water depositing minerals in your pipes, high water pressure throughout your home, or pipes that are incorrectly fitted together, you’re more likely to have leaks. Inspect the piping before purchasing a home and then routinely inspect your pipes every year or so.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do I know if I have a leak if I can’t see it?
If you hear water in your walls or your water bill has increased for no seeable cause, it’s quite possible you have a leak. Turn off your home’s water with the shut off valve and call Cure All Plumbing!
+ How much does it cost to fix a leak?
The cost of repairing a leak can range significantly; it depends on how big the leak is and the materials needed to repair it. Most leak repairs will cost between $250 - $500.
+ What do I do if my water heater is leaking?
If it’s not a pipe, but your water heater tank that is leaking, it might be time to replace it. At Cure All Plumbing, we can help you find the best water heater option for your home; whether it’s a traditional tank water heater or tankless water heater.
Contact Cure All Plumbing
Water ruins everything when it slips into places it shouldn’t. If you’ve ever walked into your kitchen to find an inch of standing water, you know leaks can cause panic. Whether you find a small or large leak, the amount of water lost can add up quickly. Plus, the damage to your home can be staggering to repair. If you even suspect a leak in your home, call Cure All Plumbing as soon as possible! We’ll not only identify the leak, but we’ll repair it too.
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