Here are some of the costliest plumbing emergencies

Leaky pipes

If you have leaky pipes, there is a good chance they have been damaged or blocked, causing all the water to overflow, but they are some of the costliest plumbing issues. When unnoticed leaks occur, water can continuously escape and be absorbed into the surrounding materials, including the floors, walls, ceilings, and furniture. As well as being dangerous to your health, it can also be extremely expensive. You are not only faced with the cost of fixing the leak but also with additional costs, such as replacing drywall. 

Leaky toilets and taps

It is important to remember that leaks of this nature come with all the same potential costs as leaky pipes. The good news is that they're often easier to spot since toilets and taps are in more easily visible areas. The problem with using larger pipes is that they also tend to produce more water waste because of moving a larger volume of water. In addition, it is important to note that the parts needed to perform a replacement can be quite costly. Therefore, if you want to avoid increasing the cost of this repair, it is wise to act on it as soon as possible. Getting in touch with a plumber Burleigh Heads as soon as you notice that one of your toilets or taps is leaking will help you prevent the costs associated with water waste.

Water heater issues

The cost of repairing a leaking water heater can be quite high, often due to the price of the necessary parts to make any repairs or replacements. In traditional water heaters, mineral deposits can build up over time, clogging up not only the water heater itself but also the pipes, resulting in blockages and a decrease in the water quality. Maintaining a regular service schedule for your water heater by plumber Burleigh Heads is the best way to keep the water heater repair cost low in the future. In addition, you can prevent some common malfunctions with the help of a licensed plumber Burleigh Heads from WPH Plumbing, to maintain hot water systems and spot and repair potential problems before they become costly.

Blocked drains

Drains can be blocked in several ways, depending on the cause. A physical blockage occurs when twigs and leaves fall into the drains in the winter, heavy rainfall causes overflowing, and root ingress if you live near a tree. There can be different costs associated with blocked drains, depending on whether it causes a leak into the home, causing dampness and mould, or causing overflowing water to flood the house. Installing a plugged drain can also prevent any matter from going down sinkholes. If you're facing any plumbing issues, the best way to manage your costs is to hire a plumber Burleigh Heads from WPH Plumbing as soon as possible.