Richmond Grove’s clay-heavy soil expands and contracts dramatically between wet and dry seasons, putting constant pressure on underground pipes. During drought periods, soil shrinks and settles, causing pipes to shift and develop stress cracks.
When winter rains arrive, that same soil swells rapidly, crushing weakened pipes or forcing joints apart. The area’s mature trees compound the problem – their roots actively seek water sources, often infiltrating and damaging sewer and water lines.
Indoor leaks often result from hard water mineral buildup that’s common throughout the region. Over time, these deposits corrode pipes from the inside, creating pinhole leaks that start small but grow into major problems without professional intervention.