Small leaks cost more than they look
A leak inside a wall can run for months before a stain shows up. By then the drywall, insulation and framing may be wet, and mold can follow. A sudden jump in the water bill is often the first sign. If you see one, check the meter with everything off.
How we find leaks
We start at the water meter to confirm water is leaving the system, then isolate sections of the house until the leak is narrowed to one line or fixture. Only then do we open a wall or ceiling, and only at that spot. Leaks under a slab or in the yard get the same treatment: locate first, dig or cut second.
Leaks we fix
- Supply lines to sinks, toilets and appliances
- Shut-off valves that drip or won't close
- Pinhole leaks in copper pipe
- Corroded galvanized pipe and fittings
- Pipes that split during a freeze
- Leaking water heater connections and relief valves
If your house has a lot of old galvanized or corroded pipe, patching one leak after another stops making sense. See repiping.
