Yes, a leaking pipe can damage your ceiling, ruin a carpet if you’re not home or quick with a bucket and, given enough time, cause serious damage to walls, furnishings, valuable items, and more.

Those are just the water leaks you can see. But what about those you can’t?!

Water Leaks Can Pollute Your Air

Hidden water leaks often take a lot of time to detect. The longer it takes, the greater the chance that mold and mildew will begin to form and grow. When that happens, it’s only a matter of time before mold spores become airborne and serve to worsen your allergy problems.

The good news is that most hidden water leaks don’t stay hidden forever. Sooner or later, they make their presence known. These are the signs to look out for:

• A much higher than expected water bill when your water consumption remains about the same
• Stains on the ceiling below the bathroom or anywhere else that has hidden pipes
• Mold in places that are typically dry, like high up on a wall or on a ceiling
• Damp spots on a carpet that was installed over a concrete slab
• The smell of mold in the air
• Warped, discolored, or damaged walls

Any of that going on in your home? If so, contact PC Plumbing, Heating, AC & Remodeling right away for prompt and decisive action. For starters, we can repair any leaking pipe or fixture, hidden or not. If yours is hidden, we’ll locate it without delay for faster pipe repair or replacement. If sheetrock or floorboards are damaged, we can fix that, too.