How to Tell When You Have Hidden Water Leaks

Posted: Oct 15, 2019
Author: AdvantaClean of West Knoxville

When you have a flooding problem, the issue will present itself immediately and sometimes with frightening speed. If you have a flooding problem, there is no mistaking the signs or incoming problems. However, when you have a water leak in your home, sometimes the issue isn’t just less obvious, but downright hidden. Sometimes water leaks will hide within the walls, leaking for months at a time slowly enough that the symptoms don’t show up immediately. Here at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville, we want to share signs of these issues with you, so you’ll know a few things to look for.

First, check out your water bill in comparison to what it was the year before. If you are noticing a steady increase in your water bill, but you aren’t doing anything different water-usage wise, then you might have hidden water leaks somewhere in your home.

Second, look for signs that you may have overlooked previously. Check in areas like around your toilet base for extra water. Also check areas around your basement ceilings, pooling puddles around the flooring corners or even cabinets that are starting to warp. These can all be signs of persistent water leakage.

Third and finally, check your water meter. If you turn off your main water supply, and empty water from the pipes, but your water meter is still running, you probably have a hidden leak somewhere.

If you are looking for hidden water leaks, have found mold in areas that you can’t explain, or feel like you have water damage that you can’t find the source of, give us a call today here at AdvantaClean of West Knoxville.