Slab leaks and plumbing intrusions make up most of the claims in the insurance industry, especially in Orlando and Atlanta. A slab leak occurs when a pipe under a home’s concrete flooring starts to loose water. If a small hole in a pipe dripping water above the floor, possibly between a wall or in a ceiling, is considered a pinhole leak. Both can cause a significant amount of damage and be tricky to locate.
Slab leaks can be the result of the reaction between the copper pipes and chemicals in our drinking water, contact between the pipe and concrete or rebar, poor installation practices, or a shift in the soil.
The first task is to locate the leak. The traditional methods of digging up flooring and into walls, hoping for the best is long gone. It is messy and expensive!
The Leak Doctor uses advanced technology that can save insurance companies and homeowners tons of money. With state of the art water leak tracing, thermal imaging equipment and knowledgeable technicians, we are able to detect a pinhole leak and weak spots in the pipes to prevent future problems, even under a concrete slab.
Some indications of a water leak include:
1. Low water pressure
2. Hot spots on the floor
3. Wet spots on floor (especially carpeting)
4. The sound of running water
5. Moldy odors
6. Cracks in ceilings or walls
Many home and business owners just assume repairing the leak and damages are covered under their insurance policy, but this may not be the case. There are many issues that come into play. For instance, how long has it been leaking? What is the extent of the damages? Was it due to faulty construction? Corroding pipes? Natural causes? These leaks can occur at any time and remain unnoticed for years, slowly causing damage to the home.
If you are in the Insurance industry, contact the Leak Doctor for more information on our affordable services.
