Are you a homeowner, commercial building owner, or property manager looking for Mesa leak detection? Water leaks and plumbing troubles are almost certain to occur at some time in your life, from the inconvenient drip, drip, drip of a leaking faucet to the near-catastrophic devastation of a pipe burst.

Some leaks are surface-level and relatively straightforward to repair. Others, on the other hand, aren’t so easy to fix. There are a few typical water leaks that you can fix yourself if you’re a diligent homeowner. But major water leaks, on the other hand, should be addressed by specialists in the great majority of cases.

If you handle water leaks as soon as they occur, you can save thousands of dollars in repairs. If you think you have a leak, don’t hesitate to contact the team at Leak Science at 480-794-0959. In the meantime, learn more about Mesa leak detection and the warning signs of a leak.
 

A Leaking Pool’s Common Warning Signs 

The most apparent indicator of a leaky pool is water loss, but what are the other symptoms? Keeping an eye out for these warning signals can help you avoid damage and expensive repairs in the future.

Not all leaks are obvious, so pool owners aren’t always aware that they have one. Unfortunately, this means that leaks are frequently overlooked until significant damage has already occurred. The longer a leak goes unchecked, the more harm it will do. And the more serious the damage, the more money you’ll have to spend on repairs. In certain circumstances, these repairs might cost thousands of dollars. It’s safe to assume that the sooner you discover a leak in your pool, the better. We recommend hiring a professional pool firm to do weekly maintenance, which includes equipment checks on a regular basis. Their extensive pool expertise helps them to detect a leak that you would have missed otherwise.
 

A sudden spike in water bills 

Homeowners in Arizona usually use more water during the summer months as they do more home chores like washing their car, using their swimming pool or sprinkler system, power washing their deck, or just taking more showers after sweating in the summer heat. As a result, you might expect a higher-than-average water bill during this period.  However, if you discover your water bill is greater than normal, and you can’t figure out why, you may have a home leak.
 

Strong smells or a musty odor 

If you notice a foul stench in your home or yard after checking the typical suspects, such as garbage, dirty dishes, and clothes, you may be dealing with a leak. Leaks generate moist, wet places and serve as breeding grounds for odor-producing mold and mildew. It’s possible that you’re dealing with a sewage leak based on the odor. In any case, you’ll want to get it taken care of as soon as possible for health concerns.
 

Sounds of running or dripping water 

If all of your faucets, hoses, and appliances are turned off but you still hear running water or leaking, you probably have a leak someplace. While it may not appear to be a major matter, promptly pinpointing the source of the noise might help you narrow down the problem and save money. Turn off all water and check your meter as sure evidence that water is running someplace.
 

Overgrowth or a sopping wet lawn 

Is there a section of your lawn that has become unusually lush or overgrown? Is your lawn spongy in any way? Are you noticing puddles in your landscaping rock? This might be a symptom of a leak underground. You’ll want to take care of it. If you don’t take care of it right away, it will spoil your grass and cause damage to your house and other structures on your land. Not to mention costing you a fortune on your water bill.
 

Damage to your home

As part of your daily home maintenance routine, search under your cabinets and closets, beneath your sinks, behind windows, and under appliances. Stains, discoloration, cracks, humidity, and warped or buckling walls and floors are all things to watch for. These are all symptoms of leakage that need to be addressed.

Give our team of Mesa leak detection specialists a call if you see any of these leak indications in your home or office.
 

A Pool Leak Can Also Cause Damage To Your Neighbor’s Yard

Leaks have no borders. If given the opportunity, the water will ultimately leak onto your neighbor’s yard, causing havoc. Another reason we emphasize the necessity of locating the leak before it worsens is because of this. You don’t want to be responsible for your neighbors’ damages in addition to your own.
 

The Risks of Water Leaks That Go Unnoticed

 

• Mold. Mold is one of the most typical consequences of undiscovered water leaks in your house. Mold may start growing and spreading in as little as a day or two under the correct conditions. Mold spores germinate and spread when moisture from water leaks is mixed with humidity and a lack of air. While home mold does not pose the same health hazards as asbestos, it can trigger allergic responses in persons who are allergic to it or who have asthma.
   
• Damage to the Structure. When water leaks in areas we can’t see them — above the ceiling, behind walls, or beneath flooring — they have a lot of time to wreak major harm before we notice them. You may detect cracks or bubbles in your walls, as well as a gradual leak or water from your ceiling. These are symptoms of water leaks and accumulation in your home’s structure. If you don’t address these issues promptly, the wood frame that supports your home may begin to decay, resulting in costly repairs and an increased chance of tragedies such as ceiling or wall collapses.
   
• Wasted Water. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, leaks can waste 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water each year in the average house. Such large numbers may make you think of a ruptured pipe spilling water. Even a modest, steady trickle from a kitchen sink may waste over a thousand gallons of water in a single year, believe it or not. And if you live somewhere where you have to pay for every gallon of water you use, it may add up to a lot of money wasted. We all know that leaks are terrible. Let’s look at some of the most frequent (and not-so-common) water leaks you may see in your house.
   
• Broken Toilet Flapper. The flush valve flapper is a rubber flap that rests above the bottom of the tank’s flush valve. It has a chain that connects it to the flusher. It can wear down and lose its seal over time, resulting in an unceasing flow of water into the toilet bowl. Because these leaks are normally quiet, they’re difficult to detect, but there’s an insider technique you can employ with only a little dye or food coloring. First, fill the toilet tank with a few drops. After 15 minutes, check the water level in your toilet bowl. You’ll know the flapper is to blame if any of the color ends up in the toilet bowl.
   
• Toilet Valve Leaks. After you flush, the fill valve replaces the water in your toilet’s tank. A defective fill valve can be identified by water flowing out of an upright plastic valve within your toilet tank.
   
• Float Fill Valve. The float on the fill valve controls when the fill valve stops filling the tank with water. If the float isn’t adjusted properly, the fill valve will continue to add water until it reaches the point where it is released into the bowl via the flush valve.