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Leaky pipes are an insidious problem that can cause you thousands of dollars in damages. Not every leak is as easy to spot as the ones that leave a wet spot in your first floor ceiling or a rust line down your wall. The good news is that you can identify the small signs of a leaky pipe on your own or with the help of one of our Monterey repipe specialists.

The first thing to do when looking for leaks is to identify any discolored areas of the walls or ceiling. If you find one, there's a good chance that a coupling or joint is leaking directly above or behind the area. Corners are especially susceptible to this type of joint leak.

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Another relatively easy to find indication of a leak is the growth of mildew or mold on the wall. Most of the time, mold and mildew present in areas that are in the dark. That means you'll find them behind large pieces of furniture and appliances or in the back of a closet. A quick way to find out if the mold is from a leak or from condensation is to wipe it away with an ammonia dipped cloth. If the wall underneath is still in good shape, chances are you have a condensation problem. However, if you can easily peel away the wall until you expose the underlying home structure, the mildew growth could be due to a leak.

A less obvious leak indicator is a bowing or dip in an otherwise flush wall. These structural changes happen when water leaks into wooden support beams and causes them to swell. Even though this doesn't always mean you have a pipe leak, it is still a major structural problem that you should have checked out by a professional.

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Your ears are just as important as your eyes when detecting pipe leaks. Place your ear against the wall, if you hear a hissing sound like a deflating balloon, you might have a pinhole leak in a pipe. Another sound related tip is to tap the molding around your windows and doors. If a hollow sound comes back that could mean that the insulation has settled from getting wet from an interior wall leak.

Any time you have a pipe leak, repiping is the solution. Our Monterey repipe specialists only use high quality Type L copper to replace old galvanized lines. In areas where copper cannot be installed for whatever reason, flexible PEX piping can be used. In any case, if you have leaky pipes, we can provide an immediate patch to stop the problem. But remember, a patch is a temporary band-aid that will require a repipe for a permanent fix.