An external water leak isn't the easiest to spot but there are tell tale signs L&R Water Services want you to be familiar with.
Immediate visual signs include large, muddy puddles which don’t seem to dry out. You might notice cracks, potholes or your driveway in Yeovil sinking in particular sections. Do look out for a loss in water pressure from taps or the shower indoors as well as the garden hose. Although not an immediate physical sign, many customers reach out to us when they get a shocker of a high water bill. Now we’ve discussed the signs of a suspected external water leak, let’s talk about next steps.
Who is responsible for external water leak repairs in Yeovil?
If the leak is within the water supply pipe from your property boundary to your home, the responsibility for repair work is the homeowners.
A customer we worked with in Larkhill Road recently had an external water leak but didn’t really experience any of the signs listed above. What they did notice was the constant sound of trickling water. They ignored the signs for months until they received a peculiarly high water bill and thought the fault was with the water company.
L&R Water Services were contacted to investigate which we did so in no time at all.
How are external water leaks repaired?
Before you start having nightmares of massive trenches in your driveway, L&R Water Services try to use trenchless technology to minimise disruption and excavation when repairing external water leaks. The technique used is impact molding which reflects the tunnels created by moles underground. It’s pretty much the same idea as two small holes are dug up above ground, this is where modern water pipes will be installed. The impact mole then makes a tunnel from the two holes so that a new pipe can be placed easily and quickly. Impact moling requires less labour which helps bring the cost of replacement down as well as keeping the project moving.
Our customers are particularly fond of impact moling as ground work on manicured lawns, front gardens and driveways aren’t disturbed too much.
Why are L&R Water Services specialists in external water leak repairs?
If you’re on social media, you can catch glimpses of our day to day activities as WaterSafe Approved installers whilst working on various projects in Yeovil. The team has over 30 years of experience between us which means we use traditional methods as well as incorporating innovative technology such as thermal imaging and advanced acoustic systems.
With experience on our side, the team is pretty quick to diagnose problems such as water leaks, damage to mains water or when identifying lead pipes.
If you need expert advice about suspected external water leaks in Yeovial, L&R Water Services are reliable and reputable installers.
Give the team a call on 01172 032 389 to discuss concerns about external water leaks at your home in Yeovil.
