Quick tip from the team at Matthews Plumbing and Gasfitting Ltd to help you protect your home, avoid costly repairs, and stay one step ahead of plumbing problems. This month, we’re keeping it simple: check under your sinks.
Take five minutes this week to check underneath your kitchen, bathroom and laundry sinks. You’re looking for:
Small leaks often go unnoticed because they’re hidden away inside cupboards. Left untreated, they can cause expensive damage to cabinetry, flooring and even wall linings.
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Place a dry paper towel around the pipe joints under the sink and leave it for a minute. If the towel comes away damp, you’ve likely found a slow leak before it becomes a much bigger and more expensive problem
A five-minute check today could save you thousands of dollars in repairs down the track. Catching a leak early is almost always easier and less costly than dealing with water damage later.
If you notice anything that doesn’t look quite right, don’t panic — most small leaks are straightforward to repair when they’re caught early.
Look for water stains, damp patches, a musty smell, or swelling in the cabinetry. You can also do the paper towel test — press a dry paper towel against the pipe joints and leave it for a minute. If it comes away damp, there’s a leak.
Once a month is a good habit. It only takes five minutes and can catch a problem before it turns into a costly repair.
Yes. Even a slow drip can rot cabinetry, damage flooring, and lead to mould growth if it’s left unchecked for months.
Some leaks like a loose fitting can be tightened by hand. But if the leak keeps coming back, or you’re not sure of the cause, it’s worth getting a plumber to check it. A quick inspection is far cheaper than water damage repairs.
It depends on the cause, but catching a leak early usually means a simple, low-cost fix. Waiting until it causes damage to cabinetry or flooring can turn a small job into a much bigger bill.
