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Of course, there are the simple to spot constant drips from a tap that may have a damaged thread or faucet but it’s the without detection leaks that, more frequently than not, will cause the most Problems and cost the most apropos lost water, money and inconvenience. These undetected leaks will, over time, cause structural damage as well as lead to mold growth.
There are all kinds of reasons for unnoticed leaks : perhaps damage was unintentional such as a nail or screw being pushed thru a pipe when hanging a picture. Maybe plumbing joints have not been sealed properly or pipes have simply corroded with age. New buildings have a tendency to ’stretch’ during their first few years too, which may cause unwarranted strain on fixed plumbing. At least Problems with new houses are typically covered by a builders warranty.
The 4 simple to identify giveaway signs of a undetected leak are moistness ( particularly on walls ), tiny pools of water on the floor, a sour smell and or mold.
Mold can cause significant health Problems and will spread quickly if it is not dealt with properly, becoming more expensive to address as it does so.
Moistness on walls routinely means that the structure of your home is being degraded swiftly. Structural damage to non load-bearing walls is usually not too giant an expense to deal with but damage to load-bearing walls and structures can be really costly to repair not to mention involve a major upheaval in living arrangements so the earlier that Problems are identified, the better.
If you need to spot any of the signs of undetected Problems, you need to call in a pro at the earliest possible time. Any best plumber or home inspector / surveyor should quickly be ready to confirm the existence of any major problems and even if no issues are spotted, paying a tiny call-out fee to a plumber has got to be worth the assurance it will bring. If you have home insurance, the price of any repairs due will routinely be covered and if you are a tenant, your owner will be in charge of the costs of mending, which are probably also insured anyway.
On a last note for potential house buyers, it is always worth paying a little additional for a full structural survey, where potential plumbing issues should be identified. Making an investment in such a rigorous home inspection almost always pays dividends in identifying potential problems.