Water leaks are expensive, frustrating and inconvenient. Even minor leaks can cause serious damage to your property, so it’s important for you to limit the opportunity for these leaks to appear as much as possible. While companies like ourselves can help you to locate these leaks, it’s better for you to avoid these sorts of leaks in the first place. There are a number of ways you can prevent these sorts of leaks on your property and our team at Specialist Leak Detection are happy to talk you through a few of them.
Ensure you Regularly Service your Boiler
Many of the water leaks that occur inside a property are the results of issues with the boiler because they are hard to spot and the issue can occur from the system. If left unchecked, these issues can cost you a fortune in wasted water and they could start to compromise the internal components of the boiler itself. Leaving it too long can force you into replacing the boiler.
Prevention is key and regularly servicing your boiler can really make a difference. This can help to highlight any underlying issues, including water leaks. These services are usually quite reasonably priced and can be easily fitted into most peoples annual budget. This can certainly be a lot cheaper than replacing your whole boiler system.
Check your Water Pressure
Another way to avoid leaks in your water pipes is to ensure that your pressure is at the right level. This is something that most people don’t think to check but it can increase the risk of a leak forming. You’ll often notice if the water pressure is too low because you won’t have water running through the system the way it usually does.
But high water pressure can put a significant strain on your water pipes, reducing the life expectancy of your pipes, leading to leaks and bursts in the long run. These issues can occur along the pipes and in the valves and joints and they can lead to serious damage around the house.
If you’ve noticed that you have an overly powerful burst of water when you run your cold tap, then your water pressure might be too high. Try turning the stop tap down a little bit to fix the issue or get in touch with a plumber. They’ll be able to install a pressure regulating valve in your home to help avoid this issue entirely.
Invest in Pipe Insulation
The winter months here in the UK can get quite chilly, with the temperature regularly dropping below freezing. While we can just turn the heating up inside our homes, this is not something that can be done outside the home. Once the temperature falls below zero, the water in your outside drain pipes will freeze, which is problematic because frozen water expands.
The expansion of this water can put pressure on your pipes, causing them to crack. This won’t necessarily cause an issue straight away, but once the water melts again, it can start to escape through these cracks, causing quite a serious leak.
The best way for you to avoid this issue is just to insulate your plumbing system. This helps to keep your pipes warm, even if the temperature has dropped below freezing. You can work with a number of contractors who will be able to install this insulation quickly and efficiently. While it is definitely an investment, it will be worth it in the long run.
Want to Speak to One of Our Experts?
If, despite your best efforts, you’ve still found yourself with a leak, then contact one of our experts. Our team will be able to locate any and all leaks that might be on your property, helping you to head the problem off before it escalates. We would be happy to help you and time is always of the essence when it comes to water leaks.