How to Read Your Water Bill for Early Leak Detection
Your water bill shows up every month, but when was the last time you took a close look at it? For Duluth homeowners, that bill is more than just another envelope to open. The information it contains can be the first line of defense you have against devastating water damage that can impact structural cavities and hidden portions of your home’s construction.
What Your Water Usage Is Really Saying
The need for water damage restoration for Duluth homes is not always obvious. Most Georgia homes use between 3,000 and 12,000 gallons of water per month, with this range largely determined by household size. If your bill suddenly spikes and you can’t explain why—especially when you know you haven’t been watering the lawn—you probably have a hidden leak.
Keep an eye out for these warning signs on your water bill:
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Your usage jumps 10% or more compared to the same month last year
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Water usage stays the same even when you’re away from home
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Your usage creeps up month after month without an apparent reason
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The bill spikes during winter, when you’re not using water outside
Where Leaks Like to Hide in Duluth Homes
Our clay soil and those classic Georgia weather swings can be rough on pipes. That means leaks tend to show up in spots you probably never think to check.
Leaks love to hide here:
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Behind the washing machine, where hoses get old and brittle
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Under slab foundations, as shifting soil puts pressure on pipes
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Inside walls, thanks to pinhole leaks in copper or corroded pipes
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Toilet tank flappers that get wrecked by minerals in the water
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Plumbing in crawl spaces, hidden by layers of insulation
Try This DIY Leak Check
Fortunately, it is sometimes possible to find out if you leak without calling in a plumber. Turn off everything that uses water—ice makers, sprinklers, and any water-fed appliances like washing machines. Write down what your water meter says. Wait two hours without using any water, then recheck the numbers. If the reading went up, you’ve got a leak somewhere.
Help in the Form of AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford
If your water bill is trying to tell you something’s wrong, AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford is ready to help. Our certified technicians use top-notch leak detection tools to find the source without tearing up walls. We handle the whole process: drying out your home, stopping mold in its tracks, and repairing the damage. The result? Your water bill drops back to normal, and your home stays safe and sound.Â
Don’t wait for a big water bill to turn into a disaster. Call AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford for leak detection and water damage repair that protects your wallet and your home at (470) 819-2070.Â
AdvantaClean of Norcross and Buford, GA
3050 Business Park Drive # D, Norcross, GA 30071
(470) 819-2070