A thermal camera sees the temperature differences left by the leaking water. The tool finds the hot and the cold spots behind the walls.
The camera
A thermal camera shows the temperature map of the surface. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rochester Hills, the camera is the visual check.
The contrast
A cold spot on the warm wall suggests the water behind it. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rochester Hills, the contrast is the clue.
The scan
Scan the walls near the bath, the kitchen, and the water heater. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rochester Hills, the scan covers the wet zones.
The pipes
The hot water pipes glow warm and the cold lines stay cool. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rochester Hills, the map shows the runs.
The confirm
Confirm the thermal spot with the moisture meter and the touch. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rochester Hills, the double check is the proof.
The repair
Open the wall only after the camera narrows the location. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Rochester Hills, the targeted repair saves the drywall.
The call
Need leak detection? Call 888-217-3585 and Rochester Hills Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Rochester Hills pro with the camera.
Plumbing in Rochester Hills: what to know
In Rochester Hills, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Oakland County — from Rochester, Auburn Hills and Troy to ZIP codes like 48309, 48307, 48306 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Rochester Hills?
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