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Leak Detection

How do I know If I Need Chino Hills Leak Detection?

Some water leaks can be difficult to locate, especially if they are heard before they are seen. Water leaks located beneath a concrete slab can be the most difficult of all to locate. Chino Hills Leak Detection can help find the leaks in the hidden places. Call the Chino Hills Leak Detection specialists if you suspect a water leak.

There are signs a water leak is present. If you hear water running, but know all the faucets are off is a sign of a leak somewhere in the piping system. Another tell tale sign is there are hot or warm spots on the floor. That is an indication of a leaking hot water line. There may also be a spike in your utility bill or your water heater may run for a longer time than normal. All these are signs there is trouble with a water line. If any of these signs are present, it is time to call Chino Hills Leak Detection services for a consultation and an evaluation.

When a water leak occurs, it is important to call in the specialists with the knowhow and the necessary equipment to do the work. Chino Hills Leak Detection has the experience and professionally trained staff to evaluate the problem, locate the leak and offer a solution to the problem. For immediate response, call Chino Hills Leak Detection and let the experts take over and solve the problem.

What Causes a Water Leak, Especially Under a Concrete Slab?

At one time, water pipes were installed under concrete slabs. The pipes were typically steel and galvanized for the protection of the pipe. The galvanization wore off after a while, leaving the pipe exposed to the elements that causes rust and corrosion. As the pipe rusts, the integrity of the pipe lessens and eventually weakens, developing leaks. Steel pipe will sometime rust a leak shut, but it still needs to be addressed as the pipe will always leak again, and the condition will only worsen.

Copper pipe is also used for water domestic water distribution within the home and at one time was also installed under the concrete slab of a home. Copper pipe is less vulnerable to rust and corrosion, except if the pipe is kinked or dimpled during construction, or the result of improper pipe bedding. At those compromised points on copper pipe, the pipe will wear away causing holes to develop. If you suspect a water leak has developed in your home, call Chink Hills Leak Detection and schedule an evaluation of your piping system.

How does Chino Hills Leak Detection Locate a Leak?

Chino Hills Leak Detection will locate a water leak using an electronic detection device. The equipment is sophisticated and sensitive enough to penetrate impervious materials, such as concrete. The leak detection process is completed in several phases. The leak detection specialist measures the decibel levels at all plumbing fixtures. The readings will indicate the area of the leak. Using a second piece of electronic equipment, the leak detection specialist will be able to locate the pipe and trace its path from beginning to end. The Chino Leak Detection specialist will then be able to pinpoint the exact location of the water leak. If you suspect a water leak, contact Chino Hills Leak Detection services and let the experts find the leak and recommend repair alternatives.

What are the Repair Alternatives Once a Leak is detected

There are two repair alternatives available when a water leak is detected. Both involve a degree of work, but they are both effective. The first option is to remove a segment of the concrete slab and excavate to the pipe. A small section of pipe may be affected, but the area taken out will have to accommodate the necessary work. For instance, six square feet of concrete slab may have to be removed to replace or repair a one foot section of pipe.

The pipe beneath a concrete slab is typically one piece of pipe. It will be necessary to cut out a section of pipe and weld a new section of pipe in place. The sub base for the slab is replaced, stabilizing the pipe and forming a base for the concrete. The concrete slab is replaced and the repair process is complete.

Another repair method is to abandon the existing pipe in place and replace the pipe with copper pipe above the concrete slab. This will eliminate removing the concrete floor and welding a piece of pipe in place. The existing pipe eventually comes up from the concrete floor and it can be cut and capped. The new copper piping is soldered in place to the pipe headed to the fixtures. If you are in need of a leak detection specialist, Call Chino Hills Leak Detection and let the experts locate the leak and advice you on the repair.