San Dimas residents sometimes experience various leak-related problems in their homes and businesses. These issues can crop up in many different forms, such as dripping faucets or leaking showers, and can be relatively easy and inexpensive to fix. Intuitively, we understand that a leaking pipe poses a greater threat to our homes than one that drips more rhythmically, one that leaks under more pressure. But when a leak actually gets started, it can become a runaway disaster in any number of scenarios. Moisture in the walls can lead to mold, and mold loves to grow in warm, dark places. It can begin to invade your home almost as soon as the leak starts. If your house has wooden frames or supports, your leak is turning part of your house into a rotting wood replica of the swamp cooler that's supposed to air-condition your living space.
A common complaint in San Dimas, especially during the rainy season, is roof leaks. Even a slight amount of roof damage can let in a surprising amount of water, and the areas most likely to leak—around chimneys, skylights, or the seams where roofing materials meet—are also the hardest parts of the roof to repair. Some people might be tempted to handle these repairs themselves, but fixing a roof leak without professional help is often unwise. A leak is bad enough, but not properly sealing it or not replacing damaged shingles could lead to the sorts of problems that really do warrant the term "roofing nightmare": mold, structural damage, or (gulp) serious increases in the amount of money flowing out of your household.
Utility inefficiencies and water damage can both stem from one problem in the San Dimas area: leaking water heaters. These leaks can come from the tank, possibly due to corrosion or just plain old age, or from the connections to your plumbing system. Too many times, I have encountered a "client" with an "underperforming" water heater only to discover that it was leaking. In some cases, the client was able to effect a simple repair—tightening a loose connection—that did not require replacement of the water heater. That is not the case in every situation, however. Sometimes, the need for a new unit is indicated. Even if yours is not leaking, a regular maintenance check can help preclude problems that might arise due to corrosion or faulty construction.