Leak Detection And The Curse Of The Plumber
You would think that having had a plumber out to your property that you don’t really have to worry about leak detection for a while – especially if they have visited to deal with a leak. However, it is not at all uncommon for a leak to be present right after a plumber has visited.
Added pressure
When a plumber locates and fixes a leak, the extra water that is now in your pipes means that there is additional pressure. This could cause a problem if you have another weak spot in your plumbing which cannot deal with the extra pressure, resulting in another leak.
Following installation work
Another instance when a leak can occur after some plumbing work is when you have a plumber in to fit new radiators, or perhaps a boiler. Initially it could be that the system appears to be working fine; but you may find that once it beds in a little that there are leakage problems.
Dealing with the problem
The best course of action is to always undertake your own personal leak detection right after the plumber has gone. Check round all visible pipes and connections and make sure that no excess water is present. You should carry out a second leak detection check two or three days later to be certain that all is well.
Unseen problems
It could be that you have a leak that is not immediately obvious or that is concealed behind a wall or under flooring. This can be checked by turning off all taps in the house and then seeing if the water meter increases over a one hour period. If the numbers keep on going up then it is likely that you have a leak somewhere in your property.
Calling the professionals
Your next step should always be to cut off the water at the mains and then give Restorations UK a call. With our specially trained team and state of the art technology we are able to carry out a thorough leak detection service that is both cost effective and unobtrusive.
If you suspect that you may have a leak in your property then give Restorations UK a call on 08000 926 123. Alternatively you can fill in our enquiry form for a prompt response.