Most commercial and industrial building owner operators overlook small water leaks - unaware that they can create multi-million dollar problems. A tiny, unnoticed drip can escalate to create catastrophic damage, leading to structural issues, business downtime, and ridiculously high repair costs.
In commercial and industrial buildings, these leaks happen more often than you think. Our research shows that at least two leaks occur per building every month — and that’s just what facilities management teams know about. Many more go undetected, hidden behind walls, under floors, or inside equipment.
Why small leaks go unnoticed
Large, catastrophic leaks are easy to spot - but small leaks are much more difficult. They can be hard to see due to their diminutive size, located in concealed areas, and easily missed during manual inspections.
The cost of doing nothing
Not taking a proactive approach to detecting small water leaks comes at a cost:
- Increased repair costs due to leaks being permitted to grow, creating greater damage.
- Business disruption costs as spaces are unavailable due to repairs ands remediation.
- Increased insurance premiums and deductibles.
- Regulatory risks increases due to health and safety hazards, including fire, electrical, mold, and compliance.
How to protect your building against damage and downtime
Water leaks aren’t preventable—but the damage they cause is. The key is early detection before they escalate into disasters.
In our free eBook, "The Big Problem With Small Water Leaks," we break down:
- The hidden risks of small leaks in commercial buildings.
- Real-world examples of leaks that led to multimillion-dollar losses.
- Why traditional water leak detection methods are insufficient.
- How future-focused property owners are reducing risk and protecting their investments
Don't let small water leaks turn into big problems
