{"id":710,"date":"2020-12-28T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T16:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=710"},"modified":"2020-12-28T09:10:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T14:10:51","slug":"how-detect-plumbing-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/how-detect-plumbing-leak\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Detect a Plumbing Leak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Detect-a-Plumbing-Leak-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"busted-copper-pipe-leaking-water\" class=\"wp-image-712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Detect-a-Plumbing-Leak-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Detect-a-Plumbing-Leak-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Detect-a-Plumbing-Leak.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps one of the most common household problems to face\nhomeowners is that of a plumbing leak. And if you do have one, it\u2019s oftentimes\na much bigger problem than it initially looks like. Even the smallest pinhole\nleak can cause a lot of property damage, if it goes undetected for too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s the thing\u2014plumbing leaks <em>can <\/em>go on for a pretty long time before they\u2019re noticeable. This is\ntrue whether it\u2019s from a pipe underneath a sink and behind cabinet doors, or a\npipe running behind your drywall. This is why it\u2019s vital that you be attentive.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, to pinpoint the exact cause and location of a\nleak, you need the help of a pro. But there are also signs you can watch and\nlisten for that indicate leaks, so you know that it\u2019s <em>time <\/em>to call a pro. Read on as we uncover these signs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excessive Cracks in Your Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you live in a home that\u2019s 20+ years old? It <em>is <\/em>common to see a few superficial\ncracks in your foundation\u2014this occurs as the home \u201csettles.\u201d But what\u2019s\nabnormal to see is when you have an excessive number of cracks, for no apparent\nreason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can happen is that a slab leak (underground leak) can\ngo undetected and can cause the structural foundation of your home to weaken\nand shift, which can ultimately lead to those cracks you see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Spike in Your Water Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get your water bill each month, do you typically\nknow what to expect? Chances are, you do. So, if you have used a reasonable\namount of water the last few months, but you notice your water bills getting\nhigher and higher, there\u2019s a good chance you have a hidden leak. The longer you\nlet this go unchecked, the higher your water bills are going to get! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visible Water Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a leak goes unnoticed for too long, water can start to\npool in unlikely spots. If you notice water stains on your floor, ceiling, or\nwalls\u2014particularly during a time where we don\u2019t have a lot of rain, which can\nindicate a roof leak rather than a plumbing leak\u2014it\u2019s usually a sign that you\ndo indeed have a leak. This is also true if you notice warmed walls, doors,\nbubbling surfaces, or buckling floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mold or Mildew Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any mold or mildew developing in the crevices\nof your home, particularly in unlikely spots, then you may have a water leak in\nyour home. Leaks will raise the humidity levels in your home, and a humid house\nis a great environment for flourishing mold! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sound of Running Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With no appliances on and no taps running you shouldn\u2019t hear running water, right? If you are, there\u2019s a chance that you could have something going on with your plumbing, such as a pipe leak behind the drywall or even a slab leak. The best thing you can do at this point is to give our team a call to check it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>For quality <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"plumbing in Sugar Hill, GA (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/sugar-hill-ga-air-conditioning-heating-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\">plumbing in Sugar Hill, GA<\/a> reach out to <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"DC Cheek Heating, Cooling and Plumbing (opens in a new tab)\">DC Cheek Heating, Cooling and Plumbing<\/a>. &#8220;Fixed, At the Speed of Life!&#8221;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not always possible for a homeowner to accurately pinpoint a leak. 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