03/07/2025
As you may know, I am a licensed general contractor. I specialize in homeowner insurance-covered claims, mostly water damage repairs. Over the years, I have discovered why certain homes have more water damage from pipe leaks than others. Most older homes are not equipped with a water pressure regulator, or theirs have completely worn out and are not doing their job. Warm regulators allow water to spike in pressure on your house's pipes, mainly causing leaks to appear. Pipes in walls and under the slag can suddenly start to leak. Also, flexible lines such as icemaker lines and sink lines. Results in water damage to your walls and floors. Upstears leaks do the most damage. These may not always be prevented. I will list things you can do or have done to lessen the chance of Water leak damage. Some things you may do yourself.
Some of these may need to be done by a licensed plumber. Please be careful of unscrupulous plumbers. Newer homes under 5 years should be OK. If your home is older, here is what I suggest.
Have the water pressure checked. This is not difficult. Could you call me and I can tell you how?
Older homes replace flexible lines. It's cheap insurance.
To be continued soon