Exploring the Damage that Water Leaks Can Cause to Your Home

Leaks can occur in our homes for a number of reasons, many of which are out of our hands – from high water pressure, to pipe corrosion, to the natural shifting in our homes foundation. If you don’t address the water leaks in your home quickly, they can cause havoc on your home causing structural damage, fire risks, mould, pest infestations and much more. If you suspect that you might have a leak in your home, its crucial that you call in the experts to detect the leak and repair it immediately.

We have put together this post, to discuss the damage that water leaks can cause to your home so you know what to expect. Specialist Leak Detection is a leading provider of leak detection services across the south of England, offering a same-day trace, access and repair service for hidden leaks. To learn more, read on and for further information on our leak detection services in Abingdon – head over to our website today.

Structural Damage

As well as water leaks warping our homes walls and floors, causing visible stains, damp and bad smells that can cost thousands of pounds to repair, they can also cause serious structural damage. This is one of the biggest dangers with undetected water leaks, as if a leak goes undetected the water can seep into your home’s foundation and weaken it, leading to cracks and damage in your home’s walls, floors and ceilings which can make your property unstable. This can bring serious damage to your property that is potentially irreversible and will be extremely costly and time-consuming to repair.

Serious Injuries

Weaks can cause structural damage to our homes, leading them to become weak and unstable, this can put us at high risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. As your home’s structure becomes unstable, this can cause your property’s roof to potentially fall and collapse as well as other areas of your home including the flooring to have issues. If your home starts to fall around you this can lead to serious and deadly injuries for you and your family, which is why it’s crucial to spot any hidden leaks in your home before they have the opportunity to cause structural damage to your property.

Mould Growth

As well as structural damage having the potential to cause serious injuries, water leaks can also lead to mould growth which can damage our health severely. Mould pollutes our air, which can be hazardous to our health and lead to migraines, allergies and respiratory issues. Mould needs moisture to grow which is why leaks cause it to flourish, and once mould starts to grow it can spread to other areas of your home which include your floors, walls and furniture. To avoid mould from growing in your home, its important to spot hidden leaks before they have the opportunity to cause mould growth to occur.

Fire Hazard

They can also create fire hazards in our homes, causing serious risks to the safety of us and our families. Even the smallest leak can cause a fire hazard, which is why if you suspect that there might be a leak in your home it’s important to detect and repair it as soon as possible. If water from your leak reaches an area of your home with electrical wiring, it can lead to short-circuits and start a deadly blaze. Combining water and electricity can be potentially life-threatening, and when combined can cause huge fires that can ruin your home as well as cause injuries and potentially death.

Pest Infestation

Finally, most people don’t think that when it comes to damage from water leaks, it can actually cause pests to infest your home. Water leaks are an open invitation for pests like mice, cockroaches, flies, rats and ants to enter your home through any little holes or cracks in your walls or flooring. The reason that pests are drawn to water leaks is because they’re attracted to moisture, which your water leaks are providing the pests with. This is why they creep into your homes, causing infestations and potentially much more serious damage and issues to the structure of your home as well as your health.

Think you Might Have a Leak in your Home in Abingdon?

Our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience detecting leaks in our customers homes all across the south of England, and fixing the problem before it turns into a more serious issue and causes damage to your property. We specialise in providing our customers with a variety of leak detection services, including mains water leak detection, heating leak detection, damp investigations, commercial leak detection, and many more.

We also have a 99.8% success rate in locating leaks in customers’ properties, meaning we are confident that if your home has a leak then we will find it. We use state-of-the-art leak detection equipment including thermal infra-red cameras, acoustical testing moisture metres and tracer gas testing equipment, which aids our engineers in identifying the location of your hidden leaks to avoid long term disruption and damage.

As well as finding leaks in your home, we will also repair the leak so it doesn’t cause you any further issues. Our leak detection services are priced affordably too, offering you excellent value and saving you potentially thousands of pounds on repairing damage that leaks can cause.

Contact Our Team at Specialist Leak Detection Today

If you suspect that there might be a water leak in your home in Abingdon, get in touch with our expert team at Specialist Leak Detection today. You can reach us by filling out our online contact form on this page, or alternatively by giving us a call on 0800 414 8511 or by sending us an email to info@specialistleakdetection.co.uk.

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Bruce Garner

2023-11-29

We realised we had a leak as the pipes hissing. Using their non intrusive leak detection they narrowed it down to under our kitchen floor. They dug in that spot and were within 20mm of where the leak was. Great service.

Jabeen A

2023-11-25

Absolutely horrendous customer service. We have a leak and the office manager Tim had no customer skill in how to deal with customer queries. Did not go ahead has no faith they will be able to provide customer support should we have any issues after we had paid, also don’t be fooled by the no leak no fee , it’s a scam. Please I strongly urge you to read the 1* reviews , I wish I had done that before calling as exactly my experience , I was shouted at was refused to speak the next person in charge. Please check the 1* on trust pilot before you hand over your hard earned money They tried to get my review removed from trust pilot as of course the truth is hard to swallow. But the truth always win and they were proven wrong! Folks I done my bit to raise awareness, now the choice is yours

Richard Pink

2023-10-26

Tyler detected our leak and fixed our pipe issues very promptly. I highly recommend this company. A truly professional service.

Kara Moore

2023-06-22

I am leaving a review on behalf of one step ahead, Woking. We had a continuous leak from our ceiling at our salon! Numerous workers came to try and fix the leak and was unsuccessful. However, when I called specials leak detection they came out within the hour! Moe found the leak super quick and told us what it was. We got it fixed and haven’t had a leak since! I am so pleased with the business they did a fantastic job!

Quadrant Heating Electrics & Plumbing Ltd

2023-03-21

Great services at reasonable prices

David Bermange

2023-02-28

I found Specialist Leak Detection a very efficient and professional company to deal with. They were especially helpful and understanding when I had to re-arrange their visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to book them again should the need arise.

Harry Callaghan

2023-02-03

We commend Specialist Leak Detection to the highest! Right from the initial phone call to completion of the job we felt that we were dealing with professionals. Tyler gave us a call on his way to tell us he was stuck in traffic and gave us a revised ETA. So, great communication. Upon arrival he presented himself as a friendly, caring professional, and got to work immediately. Using thermal detection equipment he located the leaking pipe under a concrete floor. With the offending problem now exposed it was agreed that he fix the issue working tirelessly until he successfully did so. A detailed report is now on the way to us to present to our insurance company. Absolutely superb service!

Ankur Patel

2022-10-30

Called saturday morning..booked in for tyler to come find the leak. He came within the hour and he found the leak under my floor and sorted it right there and then. Did not mess around, highly proffesional and excellent service. 10/10

Richard Clements

2022-10-25

John was very friendly and very experienced. He found the leak underground and now we are able to fix the leak . Thankyou John.

Clara Pochettino

2022-10-06

Simon came and within 10 minutes was able to identify a leak that affected my boiler pressure for months. Clean and efficient has resolved my problem professionally and FAST. I totally recommend them.