When you turn on the shower is there a significant decrease in the amount of water coming through? Or maybe you noticed less water coming out of the tap when you went to wash your hands.
If there are visible signs of water coming through your walls or ceiling, this is a good indication that you may have a leaking pipe somewhere. You'll also have a fair idea of where the leak might be located, but before you go knocking down walls, we recommend leaving this for the pros to locate.
If a leak has gone unchecked for quite some time, or if a pipe has completely burst, it can lead to puddles of water forming, create damp areas around your yard, cause paved areas to become unstable or your garden to flourish in a particular area.
If the water coming out of your faucets is discoloured or emits a strange odour, you may have rusty pipes, which can often then lead to leaks or burst pipes.
There are a number of reasons why loud noises occur when you turn your tap on and it can often be to do with your water pressure. A shock wave of high water pressure in the pipes can cause a sudden closing of the valve which can result in your tap making whistling noises and a hammering sound within your plumbing system.
If you're wondering why your water bills have suddenly spiked through the roof despite your water usage habits not changing, then you probably have a leak.