Water main leaks outside of your property can be less visible than those inside your home because they are buried deeply underground. If you suspect a water main leak but are unsure, there are several signs to watch out for that may indicate it. You may notice one or more of these signs at a time. The more signs of a water leak you notice, the more likely you are experiencing a larger leak. It’s important to address a leak as soon as possible to prevent potential damage to your property and your wallet.
If you suddenly notice a significant decrease in water pressure in your property and there are no other explanations for this, such as someone using a tap in another room, it is likely that you have a water mains leak. Typically, the larger the drop in water pressure, the bigger the leak could be, as it is causing water to be diverted from other areas. It is a good idea to check with your neighbors to see if they are also experiencing a loss of pressure. This will help determine if the issue is localized to your house or if there is a problem in the surrounding area.
If your water bill is significantly higher than usual and there are no other factors, such as extra people using showers or filling up a large swimming pool, it is likely that there is a water leak somewhere on your property, such as in the water main. Every drop of water used on your property is monitored and charged to you. Normally, water bills remain consistent, so if yours is higher than normal, it would be a good idea to seek the help of ADI Leak Detection to locate the source of the leak.
If you turn on your tap and see discolored water, it might mean you have a leaking water main pipe. A cracked pipe can allow debris and soil to enter, contaminating your water supply. It's important not to drink this water because you can't be sure what has seeped into it, and it could be harmful. Instead, take steps to resolve the issue quickly so that your water supply can return to normal with safe, clean drinking water. ADI Leak Detection is committed to finding and repairing the source of the leak on the same day.
Water puddling on the surface of your lawn, patio, or driveway on a day without rain indicates an underground water mains leak. When the soil becomes saturated, it can no longer absorb water and starts to flow up into your garden. If you notice water puddling outside your home without a known source, it's time to seek the help of an expert to diagnose and fix the problem quickly! Water puddling is often the most obvious sign of a leaking water main.
If your lawn suddenly becomes very green and luscious during a dry spell, or if it starts to become moldy, mossy, or soggy in certain areas, it's likely that there is a leak in the water mains pipe buried underground. While this may seem like good news for gardeners, it can actually cause substantial damage to your property. If left untreated, the issue can become even more costly over time.
Water constantly runs through your water main pipes, but usually, you can't hear the noise it makes because the pipes muffle the sounds in the closed-off system. However, if there is a leak in the pipe, you might be able to hear the water running through it. The sound could be a bubbling noise as the water escapes through the crack, or it could be a whistling, hissing, or spraying noise. Regardless of the specific water noise you hear, it's important to promptly investigate it, as a leakage is never a good thing.
Has your water bill suddenly increased even though you haven’t been using more water? Have certain parts of your garden become excessively wet? It is highly likely that you have a leak in your underground water mains. This issue needs to be addressed urgently by professionals with the right equipment for leak detection.
Many people mistakenly believe that if there is a leak in the main water supply, the responsibility of fixing it lies with the water supply company. Unfortunately, it is actually the homeowner’s responsibility to address any leaks in the pipework within their property boundaries, regardless of whether the leak is coming from the water mains. Another concerning aspect of a main water leak is that due to the higher water pressure and the volume of water that can leak in a relatively short period of time, the impact can be significantly greater than a typical water leak within the home. However, since the leak could be deep underground, most people only become aware of the issue when their water bill increases dramatically. Our mains detection and repair service is here to assist you with this problem.
ADI Leak Detection is the original specialist leak detection company in the United Kingdom. We recognized the need for specialist leak detection long before anyone else did. As a company, we have evolved over the years, along with our leak detection methodologies. While it is important to prioritize finding the source of the leak, we also understand the importance of minimizing damage to your property or garden during the search. With the various methods that ADI employs, we can pinpoint the source of the leak within a few millimeters. This allows us to resolve the issue with minimal fuss, damage, or disruption.
We utilize a range of tools and employ highly experienced engineers in the industry to find your leak. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in the field.
Our highly skilled engineers use a specialized approach to detect leaks in water mains supply pipes. They introduce a specially formulated gas made up of Hydrogen and Nitrogen into the pipes. This tracer gas is designed to escape through the leak in the pipe. We then use Gas Trace devices to detect the distinctive odor of the gas, which allows us to accurately pinpoint the location of the leak. This method ensures efficient and accurate leak detection without causing unnecessary disruption or damage to your property.
When it comes to dealing with the challenge of water main supply pipes being buried deep underground, one effective solution is the use of acoustic listening devices.
Sound has the remarkable ability to travel long distances, and our acoustic listening devices are designed to identify the source of a leak within a range of up to 2.5 meters.
This technology enables us to accurately locate the leak, making repair procedures more efficient and non-invasive.
Leak correlation detectors are advanced electronic instruments designed to identify leaks in pressurized pipes, especially when the exact location of the leak is uncertain.
These detectors use two or more highly sensitive sensors strategically placed on the pipe, on either side of the suspected leak site. These sensors detect the acoustic signals produced by the escaping fluids. The data is then transmitted to a processing unit, which uses mathematical algorithms to calculate the distance between each sensor and the source of the noise.
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