Everyone uses their plumbing system multiple times per day, so everyone should be aware of the symptoms of a leaky pipe. Water damage from leaking pipes is cumulative, so the longer you go without calling a professional plumber in Mississauga, the more severe it will be. The key is to watch out for signs. That way, you prevent problems early and save yourself a lot of time, money, and stress. Here are some key signs that indicate you have a problem:
Increased Charges on Your Water Bill
If you have a break in your water line that carries fresh water into your house, the first sign of trouble might appear on your utility bill. A damaged water pipe, even one that only has pinhole leaks, can waste a surprising amount of water, and that wastage will show on your monthly bills as an unusually high charge. If your bill seems a lot higher than before, but you are using about the same amount of water (as far as you know), you should have an experienced plumber check your system.
Water Damage on Ceiling, Walls, or Floors
Are there mysterious wet spots on your carpet, brown water stains, and patches of softened drywall appearing on your walls? Don't ignore these serious problems. One little moisture stain on the wall or ceiling may not seem like a big deal, but that water had to come from somewhere—and a damaged plumbing line is a prime suspect. If you can see visible signs of water damage on your walls, floors, or ceiling, chances are good that there is much, much worse lurking behind them, and the sooner you get a plumber to take a look, the less severe and costly the damage will be.
Sound of Dripping or Running Water
The sound of faucet leaks may be obnoxious, but at least you know the water is safely contained. If you hear the sound of dripping—or much worse, running—water coming from behind your walls, something is seriously wrong. You may be able to hear moving water that is legitimately contained within your system, but an unusual or out-of-place noise is a sign of broken pipes that needs to be investigated.
Hot Spots on the Floor
Are there spots on your floor that feel warmer than the rest? It could be that a leak is allowing hot water to seep out under the floor, which is warming it with radiant thermal energy. This obviously won't happen if you have a break in your cold-water pipes, but many leaks in Mississauga do occur in hot-water lines. This is a big red flag if there's no external reason for that part of the floor to feel warmer.
Puddles Under or Near Fixtures and Appliances
If you notice a puddle near a plumbing fixture such as the bathroom sink, you may just assume that someone in your household got a little wild with their morning routine. But if the puddle keeps reappearing and doesn't seem to have an obvious source, it warrants investigation. A drain pipe joint, where two sections of the line are connected or where it connects to your fixture, is a vulnerable place for potential water leak problems. It could also be a deteriorated washing machine hose, leaky water heater, or damaged kitchen appliance.
Low Water Pressure
Most Mississauga homeowners want strong water pressure coming out of their faucets. Therefore, it can be irritating when the pressure drops for no apparent reason. This could signify a damaged water supply pipe, which can cause problems that range from low or intermittent pressure to contaminated drinking water.
Unpleasant Smells
Is there a disgusting smell coming from your drains or just floating in the air in your house? If it is a musty odor of mold, it could be a sign of a hidden leak behind the walls, ceiling, or floor. If it smells more like raw sewage, it may be related to a sewer pipe leak. Either way, your plumbing system should not have distinct smells coming from it.
Plumbing Diagnosis And Inspection
We are advocates of preventative maintenance and will conduct a thorough inspection of your drain lines and magnify the troublesome spots during a no-obligation consultation appointment. A leaky pipe can be caused by a clog, which if left undealt will add pressure to your drainage pipes and make them more susceptible to cracks or fractures and thereby leakages. Plus a nasty blockage will choke your home’s sewer lateral as wastewater can no longer flow into the municipal sewer system. This constant wear and tear will not increase the likelihood of leakages but also readily expose you to a sewage backup. Eventually, you will require a professional Mississauga leaking pipe repair service.
Some areas we examine during the inspection include plumbing fixtures like your toilets, showers, baths, and sinks, draining and venting systems, water heater, main shut-off valve, sump pump, water filtration systems, and their water pressure, supply, and drain lines and more. Your expert plumber will provide you with an official list of recommendations for future repairs and replacements to ensure the preservation of your home’s plumbing system.
Leak Detection
The methods we use for leak detection in Mississauga vary according to the symptoms of the problem and the location of the probable leak. But you don't have to worry that we will rip up your drywall or flooring just to locate a hidden problem. In all likelihood, we will use non-invasive techniques such as video camera inspection and infrared imaging to pinpoint the location and the exact nature of the issue without causing damage to your property.
Video Camera Inspection
Although a plumbing inspection gives us a bird’s eye point of view of your drain lines it doesn’t readily expose what’s brewing deep inside your pipes. But no matter! Your professional plumber has a trick or two such as utilizing an innovative tactic including drain camera inspection for a Mississauga leaking pipe repair.
Usually what we uncover is a mixture of solid and liquid substances clinging to the walls of your pipes. A drain inspection camera will help to target more troublesome areas that we must give priority to and how to approach them. A tiny, waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable atop a LED light is lowered into your drainage pipes and navigated around twists, turns, and bends. The camera records live high-definition footage and display it on the CCTV monitor for you to witness. The camera signal receivers help to identify bigger clogs from smaller ones and those which are most likely to result in a leakage.
Before we attempt leaking pipe repair, Mississauga homeowners should know we may have to flush out all the accumulated debris with a professional drain cleaning service so nothing interferes with the job. This is crucial information for your plumber as not only does it tell us when clogs have emerged but we can give recommendations for preventive maintenance so you can avoid future Mississauga leaking pipe repairs.
Pipe Repair Methods
After a careful inspection, we are well prepared to take care of any leaky pipes. Once we have found the source of your problem, we can take care of expert repair services. That could be a matter of replacing a damaged part of your line or lining the interior of your pipe to create a new, watertight layer inside your existing line. You may be able to correct some very minor problems in Mississauga with plumbing epoxy putty application.
Pipe Relining
The non-invasive method we use depends on the level of destruction, for example, for small cracks, dents, or holes we’ll opt for a pipe relining service. Mississauga property owners can expect our skilled technician to insert a flexible tube extending the full length of the pipe with an inflatable sac inside of it. Once we have aligned the lining of the old pipe, the technician will blow up the inflatable sac and in doing so push it against the walls of your existing pipe. Once the lining cures and hardens in place, the inflatable sac is removed and replaced anew with a brand new pipe lining free of any cracks or fractures and it’ll be no longer susceptible to leaks.
Pipe Bursting
For more extensive damage including any gaping holes along the pipe, we will do a complete replacement using hydraulic busting. We do this by threading in a new pipe in place of the one. We do this by removing the old, battered pipe through a pipe bursting and breaking up pieces that are damaged so space can be made for a brand new pipe. It’s not as dangerous or messy as it sounds and can be completed within the business day so there’s no need to book an overnight hotel room.
Pipe Replacement
If your pipes are damaged beyond repair it’s time for a replacement. But again we won’t have to physically dig them out. For copper pipes, for example, we use the ProPress technique to attach a new segment of copper pipe to the existing one. Using a ProPress tool we press into the pipe fitting to ensure a leak-proof connection. This is better than the conventional approach of using soldering and a risky hot and open flame, as ProPress is fast and reliable.
