Utah Leak Locate

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  • How to Locate an Underground Water Leak

    How to Locate an Underground Water Leak

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are several pipes that run underground for your home, business or commercial property.  These pipes provide tap water and remove waste via your sewer pipes.  This pipping system is essential to having a happy, healthy and fully functional home life.  They can operate correctly for years without any sort of maintenance or care.  With that being said, they can crack, break or get pin-hole sizes openings through the walls of the pipes.  There are many reasons these issues can arise.  Perhaps there was a minor earthquake or ground settling.  Maybe there was an unexpected deep freeze before you could properly drain your pipes.  Most likely of all however is that these pipes have aged and have simply been damaged due to erosion and time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][gem_quote]

    Underground slab leak location

    [/gem_quote][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”30019″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” title=”(801) 613-0969″][vc_single_image image=”30091″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]It is important to remember that these pipes, whether your water main line or sewer mainline, are located below dirt, asphalt, and concrete.  Most of the time you will need a professional leak detection and repair company to find and fix the source of the water or sewage leak.  With that being said, you can get a general idea of where you suspect the leak is coming from.  More importantly, you can learn how to keep a sharp eye out for the signs that your home or business is experiencing an underground leak.

    Look for the signs of a water leak

    If the leak is large enough or has gone on long enough it can actually move soil away from the foundation of your property.  This can lead to safety concerns and troublesome damage to the actual foundation of your property.  So if you are noticing spaces of dips in the soil around your home call an expert leak repair company as soon as possible.  You may also notice signs around the rest of your property outside.  In general outdoor leaks are harder to notice than indoor leaks.  This is primarily due to the fact that most people spend a significantly longer amount of time inside than they do outside.

    Inspect your lawn and see if there are areas that look squishy or spongy like they have been saturated with water.  Your utility bills can also be a great warning sign for you to look at.  If there is a sudden and unexplainable spike in water usage, there is almost certainly a water leak happening.  Your water meter is a great tool to confirm that an underground leak is happening.  Begin by turning off all of your water fixtures.  While you are doing this look for any sign of damage, including cracks, rust, or excess water that has dripped.  Then go inspect your meter.  If the dials are spinning even though you are not using any water, there is definitely a leak going on.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

    Call a professional right away

    Any water, air, sewer or gas leak should be taken as a serious plumbing issue.  Once you have noticed the warning signs you can shut off your water or gas and contact expert leak locate companies in your area.  If you live in or around Salt Lake City, UT we invite you to call Utah Leak Locate at (801) 613-0969 to speak with a detection expert and schedule an appointment right away.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1566572848766{background-color: #4d71a5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

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    [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Utah Leak Locate
    (801) 613-0969
    8300 700 E Suite C,
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  • Indoor Signs of an Outdoor Leak

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Utah Leak Locate is an underground leak detection company serving all residents, businesses, commercial, industrial, and local municipalities.  When it comes to water and sewage leaks it is important to locate these leaks as quickly as possible.  Many of our customers find out that damage to their property could have been lessened, had the leak been detected and repaired earlier.  One type of leak that can lead to large damage is outdoor leaks.  We want to help you be prepared to know when an outdoor leak is happening by looking inside and outside your home or business.

    Things you can look for to find your outdoor leak

    [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Strange sounds when operating your water utilities.  We use things like our sinks, showers, bathtubs, and toilets every day.  It is easy to take these items for granted as they function properly day in and day out.  That being said we recommend that once a week you inspect your toilet, sink, shower and other items.  Listen for any strange gurgling sounds as you flush the toilet or as water is going down the drain.

    Look for and sniff out clogs.  Clogs are a complicated issue and it can be hard to determine what is causing your drains to not function properly.  If you smell a foul or funny odor coming from your drain you probably have a clog.  In some cases, your drains could back up and instead of the water going down, your sink or shower is filled with dirty, muddy, sludge.  This could be a sign of an issue larger than a clog and could show that a damaged or a broken pipe is leaking. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29851″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”blue” css_animation=”fadeInRight”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pay attention to collecting water or a larger water bill.  If you look for the signs, leaks will usually show themselves in various ways.  One way you can see the signs of a leak is a spike in your water utility bill for no reason.  Another item to look for is a drop in water pressure.  This is especially true if you are noticing a drop in pressure from several pipes, faucets or showerheads.  Last but not least it is an important home or business maintenance step to inspect your basement as water tends to collect in the lowest points.  If you notice water collecting on the floors of your basement it is time to call a Salt Lake City leak detection company to pinpoint the source of the issue.

    A low, sinking in your yard, sidewalk, concrete or asphalt.  Yes, we know that this is technically an outdoor sign of a leak, it is still important to note.  Whenever we see a sudden drop in ground level, it is often times a sign of leaking water or sewer pipe.  This can happen in your grass, a sidewalk leading up to your property, or even the concrete slab in which your home or business is built upon.

    Water and sewer leaks should be considered an emergency

    By keeping a sharp eye you can save yourself a lot of headache in the future.  Leaks of any size should be addressed right away because these issues will get worse over time.  If you believe you have a leak anywhere in your home, business, or industrial facility call Utah Leak Locate today.  We guarantee we will be able to locate the leak or you pay nothing. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]