4 Ways Untreated Leaks Can Damage Your Property

If you have a small water leak it’s easy to put off fixing it, after all how much damage can that tiny leak really be doing? As it turns out, quite a lot. Even small water leaks can cause huge amounts of damage if ignored or improperly fixed. Don’t ignore water leaks no matter how innocent they look, here are the 4 ways untreated leaks can damage your property.

1: Weakens Wooden Floors & Walls

If water is allowed to sit on wood for extended periods of time it soaks into it damaging it beyond repair. The longer it is left there, the more damage is done to the wood itself. Not only is damp wood susceptible to mould but over time it can compromise the structural integrity of your home, leading to collapsed floors and walls.

2: Damages Your Electrical System

Untreated leaks can easily find their way into fuse boxes and electrical outlets. This can short circuit your entire system and is extremely dangerous. Water and electricity don’t mix and the results can be fatal.

3: Damage To Plasterboard

It doesn’t take long for untreated water leaks to seep into plasterboard. This usually results in warping and sagging of your internal walls, turning them brittle and deformed sometimes to the point of collapse.

4: Pipes & Plumbing Corrosion

Plumbing is designed to have water flowing through it constantly, which is why it may be surprising that water leaks can cause so much damage to it. The pipework used in plumbing is designed to have ordinary tap water flowing through it, however leaks can carry all kinds of different chemicals and contaminants within them which the system simply aren’t designed to deal with. If left untreated this can lead to further leaks and more damage.

Even the smallest leaks can cause dramatic damage. If you think you have spotted any of the signs you have a leak you should contact AM Leak Detection immediately so that we can find and fix your leaks before any real damage is done.