Why Emergency Leak Repairs Cost More and How to Prevent Them

Emergency leak repairs usually cost more for a variety of reasons. In today’s blog we are going to discuss emergency leak repairs and how, if possible, to prevent them. 

Why They Cost More 

The reasons why emergency leak repairs cost more are several. First, these kinds of leaks are usually sudden and can happen at any time. So, if they happen at night or on weekends, then you will be paying more for labor. You have to pay for the convenience of access to expertise on a moment’s notice. 

In addition, emergency leaks can be catastrophic, so they need immediate attention. That means that the professionals you need for repair have to drop what they’re doing to come to your emergency. 

Special equipment may be needed urgently such as heaters or pumps or dehumidifiers. 

Prevention 

There is no doubt that we cannot always prevent emergency leaks. If a neighbour’s tree falls on your house during a freak storm and makes a hole in your wall, busting a few pipes in the process, that is not something you could have prevented. 

However, if your pipes are leaking because they are the outdated PolyB or they are 100 years old and corroded, then you may very likely have been able to prevent the disaster. 

Your best bet is to hire some professionals to look at your home and see if you are in danger of some upcoming leaks. Or if you have some small leaks, fix them before they become big leaks. Because an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  

604FixLeak offers leak detection, plumbing repairs and restoration services in the Greater Vancouver area. 

If you have any questions about this article or need some help with a leak in your home or office, call us today at (604) 349-5325.