Isla Vista: Leak Detection Central

Sure there’s the sun, the fun student atmosphere, and of course the beautiful Santa Barbara county weather, but Isla Vista is one of the main reasons the Santa Barbara leak detection business is booming. Whether you’re looking to buy, rent, or simply work with Isla Vista real estate, there are a variety of unique plumbing problems you can be subjected to during your stay. Dint get distracted by the nightlife, building maintenance in IV is especially difficult. Acme Detection is here to help with your Isla Vista Leak detection and want to share some things we hope you know ahead of time.

Isla Vista’s unstable location

It’s called Del Playa for a reason. This main street is literally right off of the ocean. While it’s certainly pleasant to wake up to the sound of waves crashing, IV is overly exposed to the elements. In many places, decks extend right out to the cliffs. No matter how much architectural support the building has, the ground here moves significantly more there than in other places. 1 out of every 2 Isla Vista Leak detections seems to be a pipe that has simply been strained by the shifting soils of beachfront real estate. While we can’t predict the future, one should always be weary of the ground literally slipping out from under them. This sort of movement doesn’t stop on its own and keeps Leak Detection companies circling Isla Vista like they’re looking for a frat party.

Isla Vista’s Salty winds

The air over the ocean mixes with the air over the land- that perpetual see breeze everyone knows and loves. While its’ great to feel it whipping through your hair, this breeze carries saltwater corrosives with it. These small particles are detrimental to your plumbing system. They force decay at at least twice the rate of something more shielded from the salty winds. While plumbing technology is certainly improving, most buildings in Isla Vista are at least 20 years old and still need regular leak detections to keep their water sources secure.

College living conditions

Isla Vista is the most densely populated region of Santa Barbara County. People are living and breathing in much tighter spaces and plumbing systems have to accommodate that. We get it. It’s the place to be and it’s fun to have lots of friends. We’d do it too, if we could. The point is, we’ve seen more than one apartment where “one or two” extra occupants or a “couple of friends over” on Friday puts a large strain on the plumbing system. While we don’t want to point fingers, don’t be surprised to see an IV studio split five ways or a water heater connection breaking after someone “danced into it”. We’re not condemning the lifestyle, we just want you to know your plumbing system will probably pay for it.

Be careful out there, Isla Vista building maintenance isn’t always easy

We hope this helps the next time you’re faced with an Isla Vista leak detection. IV is is a great place to live with plenty to offer, but unfortunately efficient, long lasting, plumbing systems are not always a reality. Don’t know whether to blame your plumber, tenants, or landlord? Give us a call. We at Acme are here to help and will be your Isla Vista leak detection experts.