Water pipe leaks are inconvenient and costly, especially if it’s left for over a period of time. Leaving a leak to run its course will only end up with serious damage to your property and belongings, especially if the leak turns into a burst. Even if there isn’t damage to your property, you’ll still find yourself with a costly bill to pay for. Water will escape your pipes through these leaks, which can quickly add up and escalate.

But how do you know if you have a leak? How do you tell the difference between a rise in your water bill because you’re using more and a leak that is causing serious property damage? Our team of specialists at Specialist Leak Detection know all about leaks, as we have been accurately finding them for more than fifteen years. We use a number of different detection techniques that help us to identify the cause of the water leak, and use tried and tested methods to resolve them.

What are the Signs that you Should Look for?

  • You Have an Increased Water Bill

An expensive water bill is the last thing that any of us want and it could be a sign that something is wrong with your pipes. With water escaping the pipes, it will seem to your water supplier that you are using more water than you really are and they will charge you accordingly. It’s important for you to regularly check your water bill, making sure you’re not suddenly paying more than you expect. If you do find a cause for concern, then you’ll want to get in touch with us. We’ll check your pipes for you, locating any and all leaks that you might have.

  • You Can Hear Water Around your Property

Fortunately, most water leaks aren’t silent, making them easier to spot if you know what to listen for. Unfortunately, these noises can vary wildly. It can sound like a sort of bubbling noise, a slight whistling sound, or a loud, constant dripping. Keep an ear out for these sorts of noises and do get in touch with us if you’re concerned. The older your pipes are, the more likely they are to have a leak, so if you know that your property hasn’t been updated for many years, then you’ll definitely want to listen out for water leaks. 

  • You’ve Found Water Pooling

Water leaks tend to form pools around their location, whether the water has dripped down onto the floor or forced itself through the soil from under the ground. Keep an eye out for puddles that don’t disappear when the rain dried up outside your home. These sorts of leaks can occur anywhere on your property, so do keep that in mind. Don’t discount any puddles because they seem to only be small because catching these leaks earlier, when the problem is smaller, keeps your repair costs as low as possible.

  • Your Water Pressure is Low

A leak in your pipes means that your water isn’t running to where you need it. This means that your water pressure is particularly low, making it difficult to shower and run water through your taps. The only way to fix this drop in water pressure is to make sure that you repair the leak in your water pipes, as that will make sure that your water isn’t escaping.

How Can We Help?

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, then it’s important that you get in touch with us today. We use an array of techniques that make it easy for us to identify any leaks in your property, no matter how deeply buried your pipes might be. We have the ideal solution for your needs.