How to Find a Hidden Water Leak in Your Home | SERVPRO of Bartow County

6/17/2021 (Permalink)

If your home or business experiences water damage, call SERVPRO of Bartow County 24-hours a day at 770-387-7455.

If you suspect that your Bartow County home may have a hidden water leak, it is important to act quickly to discover it and fix the underlying issue. Water leaks are serious business—not only do they result in tens of thousands of gallons of wasted water each year, but they also lead to serious water damage and an increase in your monthly water bill expenses.

Fortunately, there are steps that Bartow County homeowners can take to discover a leak if they suspect that one is present somewhere in the home. Below, we will be looking at some of the top tips for discovering even the sneakiest of household leaks.

How to Detect Sneaky Household Water Leaks

Keep a Steady Eye on Your Water Bill

On a month-to-month basis, your water usage should generally fall within the same range. If you are using a sprinkler system or filling a pool, you would obviously see an increase, but if nothing in your household routine has changed, things should usually stay about the same. If you receive a bill that is suspiciously high one month, that may be a sign that you have a hidden leak somewhere.

Watch for an Extra Green Lawn

If you notice that there are areas of your lawn that seem to be growing exceptionally well, that may be an indicator that the water line that runs from the main supply to your home might be leaking. Every neighborhood is different, but generally, these lines are the homeowner’s responsibility—so be sure to pay attention if your lawn becomes extra luscious!

Monitor Your Water Meter

If you do suspect a leak but are not able to locate it, monitoring your water meter is the surest way to tell. Be sure all the faucets are off, that no appliances are running, and that everyone in your home knows to not use any water for a period of time. Then locate and check your home’s meter and take note of the numbers that you see. If you come back in an hour and the numbers have changed, that is a sure sign that something is leaking somewhere.

If you discover that a water leak has caused damage in your home, SERVPRO of Bartow County can help! You can get in touch with SERVPRO of Bartow County at any time at (770) 387-7455 to learn more about our water damage restoration services or to have our technicians dispatched to restore your property.