Services Leak Detection

Leak Detection

Not every leak shows itself. A hidden leak can run behind a wall, under a floor or underground for weeks before you see a stain or a high water bill. Leak detection finds where the water is going.

Signs of a hidden leak

  • A water bill higher than usual with no change in use
  • The sound of running water when everything is off
  • Damp spots, stains or bubbling paint on walls or ceilings
  • Warm spots on the floor
  • A musty smell or mold you can't explain
  • Soggy patches in the yard when it hasn't rained

Check your water meter

  1. 1

    Turn everything off

    Make sure no faucets, toilets, sprinklers, ice makers or appliances are using water.

  2. 2

    Read the meter

    Write down the reading, or note the position of the small leak indicator if your meter has one.

  3. 3

    Wait and check again

    Don't use any water for an hour or two, then look again. If the reading has changed, water is going somewhere, and it's time to call.

Plumbing problem? Call us.

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