Atlanta Water Leak

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What are some of the telltale signs of a plumbing leak? You can have multiple signs, but the best way to know for sure would be to contact us. Let a licensed and professional plumber take care of it for you. But here are some tips to find pout if you have a water leak. For example, if you can hear continuous water running when nothing has been turned on, this could indicate a leak. Sometimes, you might notice an outrageous increase in your water bill when you did not use water that much. It could also escalate over a period of months or weeks. Keep your past bills and compare them.

Symptoms of a Water Leak

If you have cracks in your foundation or the vegetation has started to grow unevenly, this could also be a sign of a water leak. Especially if the leak has started to attack the foundation, you will want to eliminate the problem. When water infiltrates the concrete foundation, it can start to crack, which can cause tens of thousands of dollars in repair bills for the foundation alone. Unexplained puddles in the yard could also be the sign of a water leak. Mushy or uneven grass growth can be another sign of a leak.

Ever had this foul odor that came from the walls or flooring? This can be another sign that you have a water leak. You want to take care of it as soon as possible when it infiltrates the home because mold can start to form within 48 hours of a leak. That means you have no time to waste.

The Cause of Water Leaks

Determining the cause of a water line leak is not always easy, but you have three main reasons that your home might be experiencing a water leak:

• Natural Wear
• Previous Repairs That Failed
• Sudden Changes of Temperature

It becomes inevitable that pipes will grow older with time. An old lead water line will corrode towards the end of its lifespan, which will lead to corrosion and pitting of the water pipe. In addition, if you had to repair a pipe before, it is not uncommon to have to repair it again. If there's a separation with the pipe and the city main, this can make your piping vulnerable to more leaks. The same can happen when a temperature rise happens. The added heat can cause the ground to shift, which can break or crack pipes.

Polybutylene Piping Problems

Polybutylene is a form of plastic piping that they used a lot between 1978 to 1995 because of the ease of installment and the low cost. They viewed it as, "the future's piping system," and they were viewed as a good substitute for copper pipes. Some believe that oxidants in the public water like chlorine react to the polybutylene pipes, which can cause them to become flaky and brittle. As a result of the micro-fractures, the system can grow weak and damage the building.

In the 1980s, we saw a lot of lawsuits and complaints because of the defective materials and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage because of polybutylene piping. With few exceptions, they found that chloramines caused the material to swell, and dense surfaces would crack.

Why You Should Hire Atlantis Plumbing

Besides the fact that we have repaired thousands of water leaks and have some of the best customer reviews, we are also licensed and insured. Before you hire any plumber, you will want to make sure they are insured. If something happens you will be glad you are protected. You do not want to worry about liability for workman's compensation. A lot of unlicensed contractors also do not carry insurance, which can become a nightmare for homeowners.

Repairs can cost thousands of dollars, but not having then dome correctly will cost much more. Get the job done right and know you have received the best value as well.