People that purchase a new home usually require a home inspection prior to writing an offer on the home. Often, new homeowners in Winter Garden will find signs of leaks under cabinets and on floors. The pipes may not be leaking when the inspection is taking place but evidence that the pipes were leaking at some point in time. A good rule of thumb is to have the water on when checking all pipes. It is difficult to check a pipe for a leak when there is no water running through the pipes. Hiring a plumber to check out pipes prior to making an offer is an excellent decision that can save a person money.
Early leak detection is possible if a plumbing expert does a thorough inspection of all pipes inside and outside the home. A plumber will check for cracks in old pipes, loose fittings, worn out washers, and signs of any leaking. If a pipe is leaking there will be signs of rings on the wood under sinks and around tubs. It is important to realize that these signs on the floors could have been from old leaks that have been previously repaired.
A plumber is an important part of purchasing a new home. A plumber has all of the tools and skills to take care of any water leaks that show during the inspections. Early detection will help a homeowner save money, prevent further damage from leaking and keep individuals from going crazy with the sounds of a leaking water faucet. A good rule to remember when purchasing a new home is to make sure that all pipes and fittings are up to the current code for home inspections. Always make sure to contact the plumber with any signs of small leaks.
Shamrock Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc. will like to remind you that early leak detection can save you from costly repairs in the future, do let a leak go unattended. Call us today at (407) 305-6183!