Kent WA – Underground Leak Detection Support
Greetings….. I’m Michael Fend. My passion and specialty is finding underground hidden water pipe leaks without digging or damaging your property. Water pipe leaks can easily develop if a pipe…
Service Line Water Leak
Tips and strategies on how to identify a service line water leak
Digging Tip – Always call 811 to locate underground utilities “before” you dig!
A water leak was identified and located under the blue painted “X”. Fortunately the condominium owner called ahead for underground utility locates. As shown in this picture you can see…
How to easily pressure test most any isolated water system
Any system can be tested this way…i.e.; Irrigation, supply lines to structures, well water supported systems, isolated lines within RV, Mobile Home Communities, sections of City Parks or virtually anything…
Isolation Valves – Important tools for water management and leak detection
Isolation valves are important for both your homes water management and if needed, leak detection. If there is any need to turn off a section of your water supply,…
Never plant a new tree above a water line
It is always best to know where your water pipes are buried prior to planting trees & shrubs of any size. As seen in this picture, this cedar tree was placed…
Water Leaks – water can travel far from a hidden leak source
Water from a leaky pipe may easily show at quite a distance from the source of the leak. In the pictures below you can see water on the street and…
Underground water pipe leak….should the entire line be replaced?
This is a question faced by many that have or experienced a hidden underground water pipe leak. A full replacement can indeed remedy any hidden leak however is this solution…
Rising water rates
At the Portland Water Bureau, administrators are proposing an 11 percent hike instead of a 14.4 percent increase. Increasing water rates in any city water system brings all the more importance…
How To Tips – Checking your home for Water Pipe Leaks
It’s always a good idea to check your home’s pressurized water system for leaks on a periodic basis. Unwanted water leaks left uncorrected can lead to higher water bills, potentially…