A fire sprinkler pipe burst in the ceiling of the Mukilteo police department, causing a flood of 3,000 gallons of water on December 8th, 2013. A possible cold snap is considered the trigger of this flood, which pooled in the ceiling tiles until the pressure and weight buildup caused the water to release in a…

When it comes to mold and water leaks, many people are unfamiliar with the extent of their connection. Most people don’t realize that it’s not just serious water damage, such as flooding or a visible leak that leads to mold. Any kind of leak that isn’t properly fixed can cause mold to grow. Mold isn’t…

Lots of homes in Seattle have horror stories to tell about water leaks. Most of them eventually end well enough, but the drama and costs involved leave a sour taste for years to come. Here are a few of the stories we were able to find on record, and in all cases the problems were…

Regardless of what kind of property you own leak detection is an important part of any building’s maintenance. The larger and more complicated the features the more chance there is for leaks. Fountains, swimming pools, and complex plumbing seem obvious contributors to leaks, but even flat roofs can contribute to potential water damage. In urban…

On October 8th a water main burst near NE 45th and NE 25th in the University Village area of Seattle. A 16 inch water pipe broke and had to be replaced with a new section. The pipe was around 80 years old, which is considered middle-aged among utility pipes in this area. This repair was…

Both businesses owners and homeowners need to be wary of potential water damage. Water damage can result from a number of different issues, such as faulty pipes, leaking roofs and even natural disasters such as flooding, hurricanes or even thunderstorms. Water damage can range from causing minimal damage to one’s business or home to major…

Sinkholes can be life-threatening, as well as remarkably inconvenient–and expensive! We saw evidence of this twice recently in Florida, when huge craters swallowed first a Tampa homestead (and the homeowner), followed a few weeks later a sinkhole that gobbled up a 60-foot wide chunk of the Summer Bay resort in Clermont, near Disney World. Neither…

  From the Midwest to the West Coast, September has seen its fair share of water leaks, sinkholes, and leak detection and containment efforts. Here are some of the major stories from Ohio to California. In Ohio, a leak detection expert was brought in and successfully identified three leaks below a street that had caused a sinkhole that…

Individuals who own property need to focus on leak detection in order to prevent serious issues from developing with their plumbing. In fact, leaks are often a sign that one or more pipes are broken. A broken pipe can lead to some extremely serious issues that can end up being quite damaging and costly. The…

Landlords have three ways they can manage their property. They can be reactive, preventive or predictive. When it comes to leak detection in building maintenance the only approach to take is preventive. Here’s a look at the three management approaches and the effects each one can have when it comes to leaks: Reactive: When a reactive…