Signs of a Hidden Leak
Most leaks hide behind a wall, under a floor or under the slab. These are the clues customers usually call us about:
- The water bill jumps and nobody's using more water.
- A yellow or brown stain spreads on a ceiling or wall, or the paint starts to bubble.
- You hear water running when every tap in the house is off.
- A patch of floor feels warm, damp or soft.
- A musty smell won't go away and you can't see where it's coming from.
- The water meter keeps moving with everything turned off.
To check the meter, turn off every faucet, appliance and sprinkler, then watch the dial for a few minutes. If it moves, water is going somewhere.
Slab Leaks in North Texas Homes
Many North Texas homes are built on a concrete slab, with the water lines running underneath it. North Texas clay swells when it's wet and shrinks when it dries out, and that movement puts stress on the slab and the pipes under it. A slab leak often shows up as a warm spot on the floor, a sound of running water or a bill that keeps climbing. We find where the leak is before anyone opens a floor, so the repair is as small as it can be.
Finding the Leak Before Opening a Wall
We locate the leak first, then talk to you about the repair. Your plumber will show you where the water is coming from, explain the options for fixing it and give you the price before any work begins.
Leaks You Can See
Not every leak is hidden. We also fix the ones dripping in plain sight: a supply line under a sink, a leaking shutoff valve, an outdoor faucet that split in a freeze, a pipe that let go in the attic.