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The picture above shows a leak in a copper water line inside the wall. ACL Detection was able to locate the leak with a single section of the drywall being opened.
about leaks

There are many signs and symptoms that will indicate a leak in your home or property. Here's a few common signs. It is important to take care of even small leaks that you think "can wait".

  • Unusually high water bills
  • Hearing the sound of running water: You can hear the continuous sound of water (like a toilet running) when nothing is turned on.
  • Your walls or floors have wet, spongy, moist, or discolored areas when nothing has been spilled.
  • Warm spots in the floor
  • Your building foundation cracks, vegetation grows unevenly, or earth shifts for no apparent reason.
  • Mold or soft spots in the wall
  • Discolored or buckling floors
  • Strong odors or the smell of Methane could indicate a cracked sewer line
  • Soft or mushy areas or very lush spots in your yard could indicate a problem with your irrigation
Did you know...
leak fact
A 1/8 inch hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 2,500 gallons of water in just 24 hours.
leak fact
A leak the size of a pinhead can waste 360,000 gallons per year, enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.
leak fact
A typical toilet leak at today's rate can add $500 to a single water bill. A leaking toilet can use 90,000 gallons of water in 30 days.
leak fact
Approximately 1 in every 20 pools has a leak. And, approximately 1 in every 318 homes or buildings has a leak.
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