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Plumbing Pipe Leak
Plumbing leaks are one of the most common home plumbing problems you'll find. These can range from simple pipe joint leaks that don't cause much damage, to major leaks that can ultimately end in a burst pipe or flooding. To fix a leak, the first thing you have to do is find out what kind of a leak it is. A leak in a pipe is very often the result of a corroded pipe. In such cases, it's best to replace the section all together instead of merely using a patch to stop the leak. In the case of a leaky joint, just tightening the joint will suffice.
Other quick ways to fix a leaky pipe include using a readymade pipe patch that's available in your neighborhood hardware store. You can also use water proof tape to wrap around the leaky spot, or apply epoxy paste on the hole. These however, are all stop gap solutions that offer only temporary measures to fix a pipe leak. To stop a leak till the plumber arrives, cut about 4" of split rubber hose, and slip around the pipe. Use a wrench to tighten until you can stop the leak.
To fix leaky pipes, when you don't know the source of the leak, call a professional plumbing leak detection and repair service. These plumbers use special tools to detect the source of a leak. To know if you have a leaky pipe in the house, look for wet patches on the floors, walls and ceilings. Use our directory of professional plumbing leak specialists to find professional pipe leak detection plumbers in the Houston area. We connect you with licensed and qualified plumbers who have years of experience repairing plumbing leaks.