Water leaks may seem like a common occurrence to many homeowners stressed and frustrated with dripping taps. While some leaks can be easy to identify and repair, other leaks can hide and lead to significant damage in your home.
Homeowners can experience leaks caused by many different sources. Most common leaks occur from:
- Poorly installed plumbing fixtures can lead to excess water due to incorrect seals or other poor fitting components.
- Faulty appliances may have a damaged hose, clogged filter, or faulty valve.
- Water heaters that are damaged or old may have rusted or corroded.
- Weather and environmental factors, such as heavy rainfall, freezing temperatures, and high humidity levels.
- Foundational issues can introduce excess moisture through cracks and spaces.
- Damaged roof shingles or flashing, or clogged gutters
Property leaks in Bakersfield can be a common occurrence due to the city’s aging infrastructure. More than half of the homes were constructed at least 30 years ago. The region experiences moderately frequent earthquakes, averaging one roughly every 16 days, which can exacerbate plumbing issues and weaken structural integrity.
While no two water leaks are exactly alike, some of the locations they can occur in are more common than others. Some of the most common areas to discover a leak on your property include:
- Inside walls and floors
- Crawl spaces and basements
- The service line to your home
- Plumbing systems like heating and cooling hydronic lines, or radiant floor heating
Leaks are not always obvious. The sooner a leak is identified, the faster a proper repair can reduce the likelihood of potential water damage and more cost-intensive repairs. Signs you may be dealing with a leak problem can include:
- Unexpected and unexplained increases in your water bill
- Unusual sounds of drips or running water when the house is quiet at night
- Wet carpet, flooring, or concrete
- Damp or moldy drywall on the lower floor of your home
If you suspect that there is a leak that needs to be fixed, there are a couple of tests that can help confirm your suspicions. Placing a dye tablet or a couple drops of food coloring in a toilet tank to see if color appears in the bowl without flushing can confirm a toilet leak. Hidden leaks can be identified by shutting off appliances that use water and observing the water meter. If the reading is different after waiting an hour or two, it can mean that there is a leak.
Leaks that go untreated can cause structural damage, increase health risks, and can snowball into unnecessary costs. Tip Top Restoration of Bakersfield is proud to be the local restoration team on your side to get you back to your normal. Our team is standing by 24/7 available to help no matter when you call. Ease your worries and restore your peace of mind when you contact Tip Top Restoration of Bakersfield to stop the leak!
