Detecting a leak early on is the most important thing you can do to limit the water damage to your property. Here are our team’s favorite tips for identifying potential leaks in your South Carolina home or business.

• Check Your Water Meter: Turn off your home’s water. Write down the reading on your water meter. After a few minutes, check the reading again. If the meter reading changes, you might have a water leak.
• Watch Your Water Usage: Pay attention to your water bills. If your water usage spikes without any clear reason, you might have a hidden water leak on your property.
• Do Visual Inspections: It’s a good idea to regularly check areas at risk of water leaks for moisture. Check behind appliances, under the sink, by the water heater, and any other place you have water locations.
• Listen For Drips: If you hear unexplained drips, you might have a water leak. 
• Water Pressure Changes: If your water pressure abruptly increases or decreases, you might have a water leak.

If you have suspicions of a water leak, it’s time to reach out to water leak detection professionals like the ones at True North Restoration of Myrtle Beach. We’ll identify the location of the leak and begin water damage restoration so that you can get back to life as you know it.

Leaks can happen anywhere, but some areas of your home are especially prone to them. When you’re trying to figure out the source of your leak, areas with windows, gaps, drains, and plumbing are common culprits. Here are some of the most frequent water leak locations we see in the Myrtle Beach area:  

• Bathrooms: Check around your shower or tub for signs of water damage. Look under your sink and by your faucet and toilet. If you see any drips, moisture, or warped and mushy building materials, you may have found the source of your leak. 
• Kitchens: Inspect your water supply hoses for damage. Check out your dishwasher and refrigerator connections. Look under your sink for drips or puddles.
• Utility Room/Closets: Inspect your utility room for signs of water damage. Look around your HVAC system and water heater for condensation, puddles, or drips.
• Laundry Rooms: Look at your laundry room supply line connections and drain hoses. They should be secured and working properly with no signs of moisture. 
• Roof and Attic: Check your roof for missing or damaged shingles and flashing. Make sure your gutters are free of debris and guiding water away from your house. Explore your attic, watching out for signs of moisture.
• Exterior Walls: Look for gaps or cracks on your home’s exterior walls. Pay extra attention near windows and doors.

Water leaks can be quite dangerous to your Myrtle Beach property, especially when they damage your home unchecked. They can lead to structural issues, mold growth, and electrical hazards. 

Your property is only safe for your health when it’s dry and mold-free. With the help of leak detection services like the ones from True North Restoration of Myrtle Beach, you can quickly identify water leaks and put a stop to them. Our team will also help you clean up the water damage and restore your property. Give us a call.

Many restoration companies outsource leak detection to outside contractors. But at True North Restoration of Myrtle Beach, we have the right equipment and tools to handle leak detection ourselves. This makes the water damage cleanup process easier for you. Our team can handle everything, allowing us to begin water damage restoration without any delay.

Water leaks aren’t something that can wait until the next morning. That’s why True North Restoration of Myrtle Beach provides 24/7 emergency leak detection services. When you call, we’ll send technicians to you to track down the location of your water leak. Then we can begin water damage restoration right away, preventing further damage to your home.

Get your life back on track quicker by partnering with a water leak detection team that can help you through every step of the water damage cleanup process. From leak detection to cleanup to reconstruction, True North Restoration of Myrtle Beach has your back. Do you suspect a water leak in your home? Call us now.