Recent Requests
My job is pretty simple but I need quotes. I have one sink that is leaking a little underneath. I have one bathtub that has handles that leak when they're turned on. And I have a simple bidet that needs to be taken off - just undone from the plumbing and one nut unscrewed (I don't have a tool that will get to it). Simple stuff but needs to get done.
Christy L
2 leaking shower heads need repair ASAP!
Ashley D
Grand Rapids, Michigan
B & B Plumbing Services, LLC
Plumbing Pipe Leak
Plumbing leaks in your household can range from simple leaks that are a mere nuisance, to large leaks that can flood your home. To fix a leak, you first have to determine what kind of a leak it is. The leak can be located either on the pipe or at a joint. If you have a leak in the pipe, it's better to replace the entire section of the pipe, instead of merely patching the leak. Pipe leaks often occur when the pipe is corroded, and a corroded pipe can quickly begin to leak in more than one place. If the leak is at a joint, you can stop the leak by merely tightening the joint.
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.
All these however are only temporary solutions. You can expect the leak to begin again either at the same spot or at another section of the pipe. To detect a water leak in your house, look for damp patches on the walls and ceilings. It's not necessary that the damp patch is seen at the exact spot where the leak occurs. Water can travel through a leaking pipe for some distance before it shows up on your ceiling or wall. To fix a leaking pipe permanently, trust a professional pipe leak detection and repair service. These experts come with professional leak detection equipment that helps them locate the exact source of the leak. Rely on us to help you find pipe leak repair specialists in Grand Rapids. Our system works to connect you with expert plumbers quickly and safely.