The block host Scott Cam reveals its point of contact for the detection of hidden leaks … and the simple check could save homeowners thousands

The long -time moderator of the block says that one of the most common problems with which Australian homeowners are looking for neglect their sanitary systems, especially before they go away on vacation.

“People go out of the door for long European holidays, without checking their gutters, their drains or the flexi pants under their sink, and they come home to (big) damage,” Cam told News Corp.

“When you are at home, you can obviously switch off the water, but often these leaks pass while people are gone.”

The warning of CAM comes from the new research of Allianz, which found that 84 percent of Australian homeowners do not keep pace with regular maintenance tests, and 13 percent admit that they do not check at all, unless something goes wrong.

“The statistics are amazing,” said Cam, 62.

According to the study, Burst Water Pipes, which many were caused by incorrect or aging flexi trousers, led $ 864 million in insurance claims in the industry last year alone.

The water leak detection of Australia found that even a small leak can lead to serious damage over time.

“While a tiny leak does not appear like a big deal over time, this drip adds up to liters of lost water, higher bills and costly repairs,” said the company in a statement.

“In Australia, water leaks sneak into houses and companies and cause damage long before they even recognize the problem.

“What starts as a quiet drop behind a wall or under a plate can end in thousands of dollars.”

They warned that the insurance may not cover slow leaks if they are viewed as a result of poor maintenance. They may have the house owners jointed for the invoice for wall, ceiling or even fundamental repairs.

In some cases, the families were forced to move out completely, while the damage is defined. Cam, which has grown up several nine renovation exhibitions on the Backyard Blitz since then in the early 2000s, shared his personal trick to recognize a hidden leak.

“I recommend home owners to go to the water knife, to mark the reading with a texta and then make sure that all water supply devices are switched off,” he said.

“Come back a few hours later and check again. You will know that there is a hidden leak when the water reading has changed.

“Sometimes the measuring device may only move easily, but it is a great way to see if you have a small drop somewhere.

The father based in Melbourne added that many maintenance tests are simply due to common sense.

“When it rains, go outside and see where the water leads. Check these flexi pants,” he said.

“We try to educate people.”

And if you feel embarrassed if you haven't done these checks before, Cam says, don't worry- he probably wouldn't have it if he hadn't worked in the construction industry.

“But since I do it, I know that ignoring these small maintenance tasks can lead to major problems for your home and your wallet,” he said.