Leaky pipes and water damage affect thousands of home and business owners in Central Florida and Atlanta areas. In fact, since 2010 the number and frequency of water damage insurance claims have increased by 46%!
Many water leaks are behind the scenes, which means they are hidden and are left undiscovered until the damage is substantial.
Older water pipes and corrosion caused by small cracks and pinhole leaks were typically not included in most insurance policies in the 1990’s.
But times have changed, today’s insurance companies cover many types of water leaks, but place limitations and restrictions on the claim.
Pinhole water leaks and broken pipes are becoming a big issue in the Untied States. Every day there are approximately 650 water main breaks and a loss of 7 billion gallons of water, according to a report by the National Association of Water Companies and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
All piping materials corrode and deteriorate over time. “Nearly 75 percent of all utilities have corrosive soil conditions and combined with a high portion of old cast iron and ductile iron pipes, corrosion is ranked the second-highest reason for water main pipe failure in the United States.” according to a study by Steven Folkman, USU professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
The majority of water pipes are in serious need of repair or replacement, most water pipes were installed after World War II.
Some plumbing leaks are easier to detect than others, the faucet dripping or the sound of the toilet running. Unfortunately, most of your plumbing system is behind the scenes, under the concrete slab, between walls, in the ceiling, and in the front yard under the old oak tree.
When it comes to locating plumbing leaks, the Leak Doctor uses state of the art equipment for the accurate and timely detection of your leak. Locating hard to find leaks is what we specialize in so you can rest assured you’re receiving only the best service with qualified professionals.
