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Leaking Pipes is among the most common plumbing problems homeowners and fluid companies have to contend with. If not attended to promptly, Leaking pipes can cause an enormous amount of fluid loss. Depending on whether it's a gas, water or oil pipe, fluid loss may be very costly. Pipes may leak as a result of excessive pressure exerted on them by the materials they transmit. For metal pipes, corrosion and rust is the most common cause of Leaking. Features and Benefits A Leaking pipe especially flooding leaks can run you a big water bill very fast. It is always advisable to know how to do quick temporary fixes before you find a plumber. Consider keeping water pipe tapes, pipe epoxy and replacement pipes for emergencies. Soaked carpeting and ceiling, brown or discoloured water, low water flow, hot or warm spots in the floor or walls and abnormally high water bills are signs of Leaking pipes. Leaking Pipes may be caused by clogs and drains in toilets, old pipes, overflow of drainage pans used by heating, ventilating and air condition systems, and rust and sedimentation build-up in water heaters, tree roots and freezing temperatures. Water lines that supply external spigots need to be closed and hoses emptied to stop ice from entering internal systems. Corrosive factors that may cause Leaking pipes include; water chemistry and PH, oxygen in the water, speed/velocity of water in the pipe. Depending on the degree and number of these factors, even a fairly new piping system can show signs of Leaking. Leaking Pipe repairs may involve application of external solder, replacing a small or larger section of the tube, re-plumbing the entire house and replacing copper with CPVC or PVC and coating  the inside of existing pipes with epoxy. Traditional methods of replacing and repairing Leaking Pipes involve digging and tearing up walls, ceilings and floors. This makes them very expensive, laborious and time consuming. Using drain relining to locate and repair Leaking pipes is relatively cheaper, more efficient and fast.