Foundation problems in a home or business in the Orlando/Atlanta areas can mean big problems for the insurance company and adjuster. Water and slab leaks are the most common reasons for foundation problems, detecting where the problem is coming from and repairing the problem takes experienced water leak detection service. The Leak Doctor is a leader in the industry and understands the role of the insurance company.
Most homes in Central Florida and Atlanta are built on concrete slab foundations, which consist of a thick layer of concrete poured on a bed of gravel. Sewer lines and water pipes are installed under this foundation before the slap is poured.
Signs of foundation problems include:
Doors that stick or crooked, baseboards separating, and bowed or cracked walls, though they can be fixed, they indicate an underlying problems.
Warped or uneven floors and cracked tiles can be caused by humidity and shifting soil, both of which occur because of a slab leak.
Bugs and insects, such as silverfish, centipedes, earwigs, pill bugs, roaches and carpenter ants are drawn to damp spaces and enter the home through cracks in the foundation.
Pooling water near the foundation of the home or business also indicates a foundation problem.
Musty smell and high humidity indicate a slab or water leak and can cause mold to grow and serious health problems.
Low water pressure or a hissing sound can indicate some sort of water leak.
Thanks to today’s technology, leaks can be detected anywhere. Professional leak detectors can locate leaks under concrete slabs, under the bathtub and outside under the big oak tree, with minimum disruption and without ripping anything up.
The Leak Doctor specializes in detecting slab leaks in homes and business. We also help you find the source of damp or wet spots in your walls, ceilings and other areas of your structure. By using advanced thermal imaging equipment and other electronic equipment we can help zero in on the source of the water intrusion, even if its three floors away from the water stain.
