{"id":4551,"date":"2021-04-15T15:05:57","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T05:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuflow.net\/?p=4551"},"modified":"2021-04-15T15:05:57","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T05:05:57","slug":"why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-get-your-problem-pipes-sorted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuflow.net\/why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-get-your-problem-pipes-sorted\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you shouldn’t wait to get your problem pipes sorted"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to plumbing in your home, the old adage that \u2018ignorance is bliss\u2019 can be a very attractive option. Because our plumbing is out of sight under the ground and behind walls, it\u2019s easy to put off regular plumbing services and maintenance.<\/p>\n

But, as many homeowners know, a plumbing problem ignored can end up being far more costly and time consuming to fix. It can even cause damage to other parts of your home or property if left unchecked.<\/p>\n

WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN PLUMBING PROBLEMS ESCALATE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Need some motivation to book in that check up with your plumber? Here are a couple of the major dramas we\u2019ve seen in our time here at Nuflow.<\/p>\n

Broken pipes can collapse<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When your pipes have cracks or breaks in them, they can deteriorate over time to a point that they become structurally unsound \u2013 especially if they are buried deep in the ground. At this stage, they can\u2019t support the weight of the ground above them, and can collapse.<\/p>\n

If your sewer pipe collapses, this puts your sewer completely out of action. It also means it might be too late to fix the pipe without digging. Depending where the problem is located, you could be looking at major excavation works to get the sewer line replaced. We know, not ideal!<\/p>\n

How can you tell if you have broken pipes? Cracks can catch debris, which can result in a blocked drain over time. If your sinks are slow to drain, this could be a sign of a pipe blockage and potentially cracks in your pipes.<\/p>\n

Water can pool under your foundations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As you can imagine, water pooling under your home can cause big problems. Damage to your foundations can cause cracks to form in your walls, and in the worst cases can result in parts of your home to sink or collapse.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve found water damage to foundations to be one of the trickiest plumbing problems to spot, especially when the leak is underneath a concrete slab.<\/p>\n

Some of the telltale signs that you have an unseen leak are:<\/p>\n