Is your water bill on the upswing for no apparent reason? When all the faucets are shut off, can you make out the faintest noise of water running? Or perhaps there is a mustiness to a room that was perfectly fine before.
Such small details are often indicative of a plumbing leak you cannot see. For those in Louisville or Lexington, we at Absolute Services are here to put an end to it. Give us a ring at (502) 688-8464. We have been tending to the five trades we do each day, plumbing among them, as the Guardians of Louisville Home Comfort since 2008.
You will not be told by a leak when it is going to start; it is more apt to begin in quiet fashion and build from there. Many a homeowner does not see the warning signs until the harm is done. But in most cases a leak will put some hints in plain view well before it is an emergency. Being aware of what is there is good for your home and your wallet, and it will take the stress out of the situation.
Your Water Bill Will Tell You
If you have not altered your ways but the cost of water is mounting, it is because it is being used where it ought not to be. Put this year’s bills side by side with the same months last year; any kind of steady climb is something to look into.
Things to Hear and Smell
Often your own senses are what will alert you to a leak. Make note of the following in and about the house:
- Running or dripping when nothing has been turned on
- An earthy or musty odour in a cabinet or closet
- Unusual dampness in an otherwise dry room
- A hissing sound from under the floor or behind a wall
- Less pressure than normal at the shower or faucet
Individually they may amount to little, but put two or three of these together and you have a problem on your hands.
What You Can See
A walk around the house will reveal some leaks. Yellow or brown rings on the walls or ceiling are a sure sign of moisture building up behind the surface. Look for paint that is peeling, wallpaper bubbling, warped floors. Under the kitchen or bathroom sink you might find pooling water or corroded fittings.
In the yard, an underground line could be leaking if you have a soggy green spot of grass while the rest of the lawn is parched. Water will also work against a foundation or driveway over time, leaving cracks that appear to be getting worse.
Mold, Mildew and Other Health Issues
With the humidity of a Kentucky summer, a concealed leak is just the thing to encourage mold and mildew. Should you see darkening on a wall or anyone in the household has indoor allergy issues, moisture is likely to blame. The way to clear the air is to locate and mend the leak.
The Case for Prompt Action
It takes less time than one would think for a minor leak to become a major repair. Wood, insulation, drywall and flooring are all vulnerable to water damage, as are the unseen parts of the structure. By the point a leak is no longer hidden it has been there for weeks if not months.
We do not have the luxury of waiting for business hours, which is why Absolute Services is open 24/7. Family owned and operated, we are fully licensed and insured. Our 10,000 plus customers have given us in excess of 9,000 five-star reviews on Google. From our origins as a garage door firm in 2008 we have made our way onto the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies and now provide a full range of home services from HVAC to electrical, drain and plumbing.
So if you are seeing any of the above, call us at (502) 688-8464. Let our team get to the bottom of it and make things right. We cover the metro areas of Louisville and Lexington and with approved credit can put financing in place so you can go ahead with the repair without worry.