The Importance of Keeping an Eye Out for Leaks in Austin
Master Plumber Mike Yazalina and Arborist Scott Martin are members of ABC Home & Commercial Services’ Austin plumbing team, and they were recently featured in an article and video for Time Warner News. The duo discussed some of the dangers that can be caused by leaky pipes, including unexpected tree root growth in undesirable areas.
How Do Leaks Impact Tree Roots?
When most people think of a leaky pipe, their primary concern is the many problems that water damage can cause within their home. However, it’s important to remember that not all of the piping that provides your house with water is positioned in a manner that would cause it to leak indoors. Instead, these leaks can go into the soil underneath and around your home, and this is a recipe for disaster if you have trees on your property.
Tree roots seek out a source of water in order to keep the tree healthy and to promote continual growth. Most of this water comes from rainfall, but a leaky or broken pipe can easily cause a large pool of water to form in one area. When this happens, tree roots will naturally grow toward this spot, and this can lead to extremely expensive plumbing and foundation issues.
How Can This Problem Be Prevented?
Homes that were built in the 1970s or before are at the highest risk because older piping is more likely to develop problems. We recommend that you have your piping inspected annually so that you can prevent exorbitant repair bills in the future. Additionally, if you’ve any reason to believe that you have leaky or broken pipes, you should contact a professional plumbing service such as ABC Home & Commercial Services immediately in order to minimize the damage. We’re able to use a camera to inspect your pipes, and this’ll enable us to locate any breaks. Although every home could potentially end up facing this problem, older pipes that are made out of concrete, clay or copper need to be watched much more vigilantly.
If you believe that you have an issue with your pipes or would like to schedule an annual inspection, contact us at ABC Home & Commercial Services.