Originally posted on 01/29/2018
There is nothing worse than a leaky roof. Seeing the water drip down and not knowing its exact location can make a homeowner anxious.
Diagnosing a leak can be quite difficult as it can be near any...
Storms can be a big problem for homeowners. Trees or branches can fall. Power lines can go down. The power at your house can go out. And water can break into your home, damaging your property. A small leak during a thunderstorm can turn into a flood...
Imagine having friends or family over for the holidays. Then someone goes to use the toilet only to find it won’t flush. Or someone goes to rinse off plates, but the water backs up without going anywhere. The worst part is, many plumbers will...
One of the biggest problems you can find in a home is mold. No matter if you want to move into a new home or check out the home you live in now, mold detection is necessary to keep your house functioning properly and your family safe. Mold can be a...
Keeping a lush, green yard of grass and well-maintained flower beds take some work. Luckily, a sprinkler system takes care of the biggest trouble, watering. But when the water doesn’t get where you need it to, you have a problem. Sprinkler...
Life looks different in 2020. The Coronavirus has caused all of us to change up our routines and the way we normally do things. Schools and childcare facilities are out while students and young ones need to be at home. Many companies have closed...
Spring is a time of rebirth, for nature, your family, and your home.
As grass begins to grow and flowers start to bud again, it is time to brush off the winter and get your home or business ready for the rest of the year. This is the time many...
Just like all pipes and building materials, gas lines corrode and fall apart over time. The best way to prevent the big problems that come from a gas leak is to have a professional leak detection expert, like those at Orlando Leak Detection, inspect...
Water is necessary to sustain life, but it is also one of the most destructive forces for your home. Moisture and water are creative at finding ways into your home. A common source of annoying water penetration comes at the windows. Knowing the...
Water is always trying to work its way into your house wherever it can get in. Even the tiniest of entrance areas is enough to allow water to get into your house. There are also places such as piping that can be trouble spots for water going where...
Natural gas is an important energy source for powering homes and appliances. However, there are steps homeowners must take to ensure the safe use of natural gas. Gas leaks have the potential to lead to fires, explosions, or health risks for people...
Spring is officially here. The cold days, and especially nights, are behind us for the season. Now we have to prepare for the summer rains. With the seasonal downpour comes the chance for leaks around the house. Follow our steps below to keep your...
Winter is in full steam. Though the temperature can get cold enough to freeze many nights, there are many ways your basement might flood. Don’t worry; there is hope for your basement!
Below are the reasons we have seen for basements to...
A roof leak will have you up at night when it rains. There isn’t anything worse than that. Well, maybe there is, but roof leaks are pretty bad and expensive. They tend to reveal themselves to homeowners when a lot of the damage has been done...
Every homeowner hates plumbing leaks. Although not everyone can do plumbing, being knowledgeable is usually your best weapon against common problems, unnecessary costs and most important to help avoid leaks in your home.
The idea of water running...
We’ve all heard horror stories on the nightly news about the dangers that natural gas presents to homeowners. Some of these stories involve people and their homes being seriously injured simply because they were unaware that their home was...
Although plumbing is designed to last for a very long time, eventually things like leaks and corrosion will begin to happen. This can begin costing you in money and high water bills if not addressed and repaired. Most people spend little time...
If you’re a homeowner, there is one four letter word that you’d better pay attention to, and that’ the word “leak.” Put any other word in front of it and it means bad news: gas leak, garbage disposal leak, refrigerant...
For many homes, slab leaks are a common nightmare. The pesky leaks occur underneath the slabs of concrete beneath a home–this also makes them very hard detect. However, it’s important to keep an eye out for any damages that...
Most roofs have leaks at some point in their existence. Roof leaks can be caused by wind storms, falling trees, cracked flashing, broken shingles, improperly sealed valleys, cracked vent booting, ice buildup, improperly installed skylights, clogged...
