Moisture can infiltrate your home in many different ways, and we’d argue that it’s one of the most insidious problems you can have. Long-term exposure to moisture can cause severe damage to practically every material that constructs your home, and it can also cause mold to grow. All of these problems are not only safety risks for you and your family, but they’re extremely expensive to fix when the damage is done.
That’s why water leak detection in Cedar Rapids, IA is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. If you can detect a water leak before it deals damage to your home, then you can mitigate the worst effects and affordably fix the problem. Especially when you have a master plumber on hand like the ones on our team, we can address the problem right the and there.
So, how does professional water leak detection work, and why is it worth the money? That’s what we’re here to find out!
The Many Methods of Leak Detection
As a homeowner, there are only a few ways you can detect a leak, and they mostly have to do with the five senses. For instance, if you hear the dripping of a leak in your basement, then you can be pretty certain something needs a plumber’s attention. Or, if you smell the odor of mildew wafting in from your crawlspace or closet where a pipe is, then that’s probably a leak you just detected.
But beyond the senses, homeowners are at a severe disadvantage when compared to the tools a plumber has to detect a leak. Here are some of the most powerful and efficient methods for detecting leaks.
Leak Detectors
Master plumbers know how to operate leak detection devices, which can monitor things like water flow using ultrasonic wavelengths. They can also detect moisture that exists in objects like floorboards, drywall, and in areas where you might not have the visible light to detect this with your naked eye.
Leak detector devices can be expensive, but they work exceptionally well. As plumbers, we always keep powerful leak detection systems on hand so we can be accurate with our readings. Homeowners who invest in this kind of technology might lack the expertise and training required to use them properly, which is why we recommend just scheduling leak detection services with our team.
Detecting Hidden Signs
Sometimes the color or texture of an object can signify that water is leaking into it. This is something that’s a bit more obscure than the normal leak detection a homeowner might employ. Depending on the material we’re looking at, such as wood or vinyl, we can give you a heads-up as to whether a leak is causing damage or not.
Video Detection and More
We can even use microscopic cameras in pipes and through hard-to-reach areas of your home to detect leaks that might otherwise be unapproachable. We have electrical sensory equipment like wires that can detect the presence of moisture due to a break in an electrical circuit, and even more pieces of equipment that can get this job done.
Think of it this way–if there’s a leak in your home, we’ll find it. And that’s a promise that only a licensed plumber can make to you.
At Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., your comfort is our promise! To set up an appointment in the Cedar Rapids area, give us a call at the number above, email customerservice@daltonphc.com or schedule an appointment online.