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How To Detect A Slab Leak

Most homes are built on slabs, with your plumbing embedded in the concrete. This can make accessing the pipes and detecting leaks extremely difficult. More importantly, leak detection can go unnoticed for long periods of time, resulting in severe...

Help! My Home Has a Roof Leak. Now What?

Many homeowners welcome the pitter-patter of rain on their roof. However, if inclement weather arrives when your roofing system is compromised, those showers won’t be so welcome anymore! While your roof may look sound, rainy...

Reasons Your Basement Could Flood This Winter

Originally posted on 03/13/2019 Winter is in full steam. Though the temperature can get cold enough to freeze many nights, there are many ways your basement might draw leaks or even flood. Don’t worry; there is hope for your...

Top 5 Common Causes Of Roof Leaks

Originally posted on 05/08/2017 Moisture may be the greatest threat to any home and your roof is the front line of defense. When water seeps through, it can weaken beams, cause ceiling stains, and even spur on mold growth. Roof leaks are a...

3 Signs of a Gas Leak

Originally posted on 04/11/2018 We’ve all heard horror stories 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...

What Are The Signs Of A Roof Leak?

Originally posted on 04/12/2017 Roof leaks often start long before the water starts dripping into the living area of your home. Take some time to learn the most common signs of a roof leak, and you’ll be able to make repairs before...

What You Need To Know About Gas Leaks

Originally posted on 09/14/2017 The danger that any gas leak poses can be lethal and an explosion is imminent if no action is taken at the right time. Most individuals have this understanding, but there are scanty details among the general...

Common Roof Leak Locations

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...

What to Do If Your Roof Starts Leaking During a Storm

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...

4 Tips To Prevent Water Damage During the Holidays

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...

Mold Detection 101

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...

Preparing Your Plumbing for Spring Cleaning

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...

How Can I Test for a Gas Leak?

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...

Top 5 Reasons Your Windows Leak

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...

Top Benefits of Thermal Imaging for Leak Detection

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...

How Can I Prevent Roof Leaks?

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...

Tips to Tell if Your Plumbing Pipes Are Worn Out

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...

Why Slab Leaks Are Dangerous

Your home is built on a concrete slab, but water can infiltrate it and cause problems. Find out why slab leaks are dangerous and how you can repair them.

Why You Should Repair Roof Leaks ASAP

Blog originally published on November 10, 2017. Updated on November 16, 2022. Most roofs have leaks at some point in their existence. Roof leaks can be caused by wind storms, falling trees, cracked flashing, broken or missing shingles, improperly...

How Can A Roof Leak Be Repaired?

Blog originally published on July 7, 2017. Updated on July 15, 2022. When watermarks start appearing on ceilings or moisture runs down a wall, chances are you have a roof leak. Many homeowners and do-it-yourselfers can handle a minor repair with...