When it comes to property damage, few culprits are as destructive as leaks. Here in The Pinery, we experience different varieties of them. Weather conditions can cause roof leaks; plumbing can go awry and generate unreal amounts of water; and then there's the old standby, the foundation itself, which can crack and weep despite the very best efforts of its builders. As with any other type of damage, the sooner you catch a leak and tend to it, the less hassle and the fewer dollars it'll cost you in the long run. But when you've located the damage, how do you know what kind of leak it is? And then, how do you know who to call to fix it?
Water leaks in your house, especially in places like the kitchen and bathroom, can indicate that you have plumbing problems. The most common culprits are pipe joints that have seen better days, seals that are no longer watertight, and pipework that's just plain corroded. Fixing leaks of this kind usually means some serious plumbing work: either replacing the affected pipes or plumbing fixtures or making some major repairs if the pipes are otherwise okay. If the leaks are covered by "leakproof" walls, though, the walls and floors are going to have to be breached to find the source. In The Pinery, experienced professional plumbers are your best bet for getting this kind of plumbing issue resolved efficiently.
Conversely, roof leaks in The Pinery frequently stem from problems with the shingles, the flashing, or the gutters. The repair work can be as simple as replacing a handful of damaged shingles or as complex as removing and replacing all the roofing materials, if the roofing is in that bad of shape. The gutter issue is likely causing problems in other parts of the house, too, since gutters that don't work cause water to run down the walls of the house. Even if you don't live in The Pinery, the main ideas in this article apply to other front-ranged communities. Severance's own high winds or those from other communities along the foothills will exacerbate the problem. And as the saying goes, if your roof is leaking, it is a good idea to get it inspected!
