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  • Is Your Property in Need of Underground Leak Detection

    Is Your Property in Need of Underground Leak Detection

    [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Ensuring that your home or business is free from underground water or sewer leaks is an important step.  Apart from a large fire, undetected leaks are one of the largest causes of damage to property or its foundation.  Now is the perfect time to perform an inspection.  As we all know, Salt Lake City can have harsh winters.  These freezing temperatures can make pinhole-sized leaks in pipes burst causing flooding and a much larger repair.  In this article, we are going to cover what to look for to help determine if you need a leak locate company in Salt Lake City, UT. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30019″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”none” title=”(801) 613-0969″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][gem_quote style=”4″]

    Understanding Underground Leak Detection

    [/gem_quote][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Underground leaks can be a somewhat complicated and messy problem to fix.  For home or business owners the main obstacle is that most of the warning signs and damage are underground.  As opposed to a leak under your kitchen sink, the signs of a leak underneath a concrete slab are harder to see.  By knowing the most common warning signs you can help to avoid a prolonged leak.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

    Water or sewer leak warning signs

    Call the best leak detection company in your area if you see one or more of the following issues. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”30123″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

    1. A small or large drop in your water pressure. Perhaps you have noticed that your shower is not providing the same powerful stream that is used to.
    2. Areas of your lawn that are either brown and dying or the reverse where one area is more lush and green than other areas even though you had consistent sprinkler coverage.
    3. A sudden and unexplainable increase in your water utility bill.
    4. Cracked pavement, concrete or asphalt. You may also notice sinkholes or potholes that have developed in your yard, driveway or sidewalk.  You may also notice cracks forming in the foundation of your home or business.
    5. Unpleasant odors. This can arise from the smell of sewage or water that has been able to collect and sit for a while in unvisited areas.
    6. Listen for the leaks. Even though the leak may be out of sight, you can still sometimes hear the problem.  In many cases, you can hear the sound of running water, or perhaps a high-pitched hissing as water is being pushed out of a small hole.

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    What can be done to fix the issue?

    If you have noticed these issues, you have already achieved the first step.  The second and perhaps more important step is the call a professional leak location and repair company.  If you live in or around Salt Lake City consider calling Utah Leak Locate at (801) 613-0969 to speak with a professional and schedule an appointment.  We are here to help regardless of the size of your property.  Our techs have helped pinpoint leaks in apartment complexes, restaurants, commercial facilities, and even large industrial facilities.  Depending on the location and extent of your leak we may be able to provide trenchless leak repair options.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1571854159248{background-color: #4d71a5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

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    Fill out this contact form and we will get in touch with you. Typically you will be speaking with an leak location expert within 1 hour.

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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,
    Sandy, UT 84070[/vc_column_text][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • 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]

    Quick contact form.

    Fill out this contact form and we will get in touch with you. Typically you will be speaking with an leak location expert within 1 hour.

    Contact Us

    [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Utah Leak Locate
    (801) 613-0969
    8300 700 E Suite C,
    Sandy, UT 84070[/vc_column_text][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Finding leaks in your hydronic snowmelt heating system

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    What causes a snowmelt system to leak?

    Hydronic snowmelt systems are a convenient and non-corrosive way to keep your driveway, parking lot, or sidewalk free of ice and snow. For those who may not know, a hydronic snowmelt system is a series of closed-loop tubing that goes under concrete slabs around your home or business. Just like any water utility, leaks can happen especially as years of wear and use begin to pile up. When locating a leak in your snowmelt system, you want to pinpoint the underground leak below the concrete slabs.

    How underground water leaks are detected.

    Whether we are talking about a residential application, industrial, commercial or in a municipality, the process is similar. Experienced technicians will use high-end leak location equipment to find the source of the leak. The difference really comes down to working with a company that has invested the proper resources to use top of the line detection equipment. Examples can include acoustic equipment that is fine-tuned to literally hear the small hissing noise a water leak will produce. Other times our technicians will use tracer technology that uses special gases to target and isolate the damaged pipe. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”29548″ 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]

    Concerns with repairing damaged snowmelt lines.

    The main concern with repairing any water leak is to stop the water from flowing as soon as possible. Constantly flowing water poses cost concerns with wasted water. More importantly, these leaks can lead to foundational or structural damage to your home or business. Another large concern is being able to fix the problem with as little cost and excavation as possible. This is where working with the best leak location companies really pays off. Rather than tearing up a large area of concrete, professionals will be able to reduce the amount of construction because they know right where the leak is. Think of it as looking for a needle in a haystack with a metal detector. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]