Leaks can occur in our homes for a number of reasons, many of which are out of our hands – from high water pressure, to pipe corrosion, to the natural shifting in our homes foundation. If you don’t address the water leaks in your home quickly, they can cause havoc on your home causing structural damage, fire risks, mould, pest infestations and much more. If you suspect that you might have a leak in your home, its crucial that you call in the experts to detect the leak and repair it immediately.
We have put together this post, to discuss the damage that water leaks can cause to your home so you know what to expect. Specialist Leak Detection is a leading provider of leak detection services across the south of England, offering a same-day trace, access and repair service for hidden leaks. To learn more, read on and for further information on our leak detection services in Abingdon – head over to our website today.
Structural Damage
As well as water leaks warping our homes walls and floors, causing visible stains, damp and bad smells that can cost thousands of pounds to repair, they can also cause serious structural damage. This is one of the biggest dangers with undetected water leaks, as if a leak goes undetected the water can seep into your home’s foundation and weaken it, leading to cracks and damage in your home’s walls, floors and ceilings which can make your property unstable. This can bring serious damage to your property that is potentially irreversible and will be extremely costly and time-consuming to repair.
Serious Injuries
Weaks can cause structural damage to our homes, leading them to become weak and unstable, this can put us at high risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. As your home’s structure becomes unstable, this can cause your property’s roof to potentially fall and collapse as well as other areas of your home including the flooring to have issues. If your home starts to fall around you this can lead to serious and deadly injuries for you and your family, which is why it’s crucial to spot any hidden leaks in your home before they have the opportunity to cause structural damage to your property.
Mould Growth
As well as structural damage having the potential to cause serious injuries, water leaks can also lead to mould growth which can damage our health severely. Mould pollutes our air, which can be hazardous to our health and lead to migraines, allergies and respiratory issues. Mould needs moisture to grow which is why leaks cause it to flourish, and once mould starts to grow it can spread to other areas of your home which include your floors, walls and furniture. To avoid mould from growing in your home, its important to spot hidden leaks before they have the opportunity to cause mould growth to occur.
Fire Hazard
They can also create fire hazards in our homes, causing serious risks to the safety of us and our families. Even the smallest leak can cause a fire hazard, which is why if you suspect that there might be a leak in your home it’s important to detect and repair it as soon as possible. If water from your leak reaches an area of your home with electrical wiring, it can lead to short-circuits and start a deadly blaze. Combining water and electricity can be potentially life-threatening, and when combined can cause huge fires that can ruin your home as well as cause injuries and potentially death.
Pest Infestation
Finally, most people don’t think that when it comes to damage from water leaks, it can actually cause pests to infest your home. Water leaks are an open invitation for pests like mice, cockroaches, flies, rats and ants to enter your home through any little holes or cracks in your walls or flooring. The reason that pests are drawn to water leaks is because they’re attracted to moisture, which your water leaks are providing the pests with. This is why they creep into your homes, causing infestations and potentially much more serious damage and issues to the structure of your home as well as your health.
Think you Might Have a Leak in your Home in Abingdon?
Our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience detecting leaks in our customers homes all across the south of England, and fixing the problem before it turns into a more serious issue and causes damage to your property. We specialise in providing our customers with a variety of leak detection services, including mains water leak detection, heating leak detection, damp investigations, commercial leak detection, and many more.
We also have a 99.8% success rate in locating leaks in customers’ properties, meaning we are confident that if your home has a leak then we will find it. We use state-of-the-art leak detection equipment including thermal infra-red cameras, acoustical testing moisture metres and tracer gas testing equipment, which aids our engineers in identifying the location of your hidden leaks to avoid long term disruption and damage.
As well as finding leaks in your home, we will also repair the leak so it doesn’t cause you any further issues. Our leak detection services are priced affordably too, offering you excellent value and saving you potentially thousands of pounds on repairing damage that leaks can cause.
Contact Our Team at Specialist Leak Detection Today
If you suspect that there might be a water leak in your home in Abingdon, get in touch with our expert team at Specialist Leak Detection today. You can reach us by filling out our online contact form on this page, or alternatively by giving us a call on 0800 414 8511 or by sending us an email to info@specialistleakdetection.co.uk.