Is there an unexplained rise in your water bill? You put all the faucets in the house to and still can make out some running water? Or perhaps you have a nagging fear that something is going on behind your walls.
Chances are you are not the only one with such concerns, but you do have recourse. We at Fortress Leak Detection & Restoration are here to help homeowners throughout Metro Atlanta; our office is in Roswell, GA. For a discussion of the matter, pick up the phone and call (470) 291-4099.
Water will conceal itself. It is not uncommon for a leak under a slab or behind a wall to go on for months before it is seen. Then you will find a soft place in the floor or a stain on the ceiling and the harm done below is much more than is apparent. Early detection by a professional is the answer to that.
Why a Minor Leak Becomes a Major Expense
A hidden leak does not remain minor. Water is apt to follow gravity and take the easy way out, so it can put some distance between itself and the source before you see it. Before a drop of a pinhole in a pipe makes itself known it has already compromised the framing, promoted mold and drenched the insulation.
Over time this is what an undetected leak puts on your tab:
- The need to replace any drywall and insulation that has been ruined
- Baseboards, subfloor and flooring that has warped
- Mold making its way into the cavities of your walls
- Wasted water that shows up on your monthly bill
- Structural members and wood framing left in a weakened state
- Finished surfaces, trim and cabinets in disarray
Put them together and the total is considerable. What would have been a few hundred dollar fix if you had put an end to it early can become a thousand dollar job once the water has spread.
No Need to Rip Up the House to Find a Leak
Older methods of finding a leak meant you had to open up the walls and floors and make a guess. A messy and costly business, and one that is frequently incorrect. A professional goes about it another way.
We will find where the problem is coming from and then we will attend to the area in question. There is less demolition and no guessing involved, which keeps the repair bill down. In fact, putting your finger on the leak prior to any cutting is the best way to save money. It also means the drying and restoration can get underway. Remove the water quickly and you deny it the opportunity to do further harm. With water damage, you are up against time.
Roswell and Metro Atlanta Homes Face Particular Risks
There are water issues that come with the territory around Roswell. Between the proximity of the Chattahoochee River and the heavy rains we get, homes in this part of the country are more prone to flooding and intrusion.
Much of it is out of sight until it is a crisis. You may have slow slab leaks or a pipe connection giving way that will announce themselves when least expected. Being locally owned and run, we are well versed in the clay soil and seasonal storms and the like that present challenges here.
Make the Call
One does not have to be in the middle of a flooded basement to do something about it. There are telltale signs, and the earlier they are heeded the better.
Give us a ring if you have:
- A water bill that has jumped for no reason
- Paint peeling or dampness and discoloration on a wall or ceiling
- A persistent musty odour
- Unusual warm or cold patches on the floor
- Running water you can hear with nothing turned on
- No discernible cause for low water pressure
These are all indications of a leak somewhere. And the quicker it is found, the cheaper it is to put right.
Do Not Let the Damage Get Ahead of You
It is not going to mend on its own and the longer you let it be the more latitude the water has. With professional detection you can nip the problem in the bud and not have to worry over the size of the bill. We provide 24/7 emergency service in Metro Atlanta and have financing available.
Should you have any doubts, do not put it off. Contact Fortress Leak Detection & Restoration at (470) 291-4099.