Platinum Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Leak Detection’

The Sneaky Problem of Pinhole Leaks

Monday, August 15th, 2022
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We’ve discussed hidden leaks before, such as the major problem of a slab leak. Today we’re going to look at one of the most insidious of all hidden leaks, the pinhole leak. Yes, we know that the name doesn’t sound too intimidating. Even if you don’t know what a “slab leak” is, the name does sound a touch scary. So what’s so terrible about a “pinhole leak”?

Plenty! And it starts with how small these leaks are. It’s difficult to know you need plumbing service in Montgomery County, PA to fix leaks if you don’t know the leaks exist, and pinhole leaks are devilishly tricky leaks that hide well while creating significant problems.

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How to Tell You Might Have a Slab Leak

Monday, August 1st, 2022
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Slab leaks are one of the most damaging types of plumbing leaks affecting homes. They’re also, unfortunately, among the most difficult to notice initially. This is because slab leaks occur down in the concrete foundation block of a home—not a place people can easily see! 

The good news is that you don’t have to look far to find the right plumbers for slab leak detection and repair in Montgomery County, PA and the surrounding areas. Platinum Plumbing has the expertise and equipment to rapidly pinpoint the location of slab leaks and then have them repaired with the least amount of disruption to the house. But you’ll still need some warning that you have a slab leak in the first place—and that’s why we’ve written this post. We’re going to give you a guide to the major signs of the presence of a slab leak in your home’s foundation.

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