Leak Detection
Leak detection is about locating a leak you cannot see, inside walls, under floors or underground, so repairs can be made with as little opening as possible.
Plumbing Nation is a referral service. Your call is connected to an independent plumbing provider, subject to availability in your area. Plumbing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.
Common signs
- A water bill higher than usual
- The meter moving with all water off
- Warm spots on the floor
- Musty odor or damp drywall with no obvious source
What the provider typically checks
Plumbers use pressure tests to isolate lines, acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging and moisture meters to pinpoint the leak.
Before you call
Turn everything off and watch the meter for a few minutes; if it moves, note how much.
Related services
- Slab Leak Repair: Repairing leaks in pipes under a concrete slab.
- Pipe Repair: Repairing leaking, corroded or damaged sections of supply and drain pipe.
- Emergency Water Leak Repair: Finding and fixing an active leak in supply pipes or fittings.
Questions
Does leak detection include the repair?
Detection finds the leak. The repair is a separate step, which may be pipe repair or slab leak repair.
Can a leak be found without opening walls?
Often the location can be narrowed to a small area first, so only a small opening is needed.
Who decides what the work will cost?
The independent provider sets the scope and the charges after looking at the problem. Confirm all details directly with the provider on the call.
Connect With a Leak Repair Plumber
Calls about leak detection are connected to an independent plumbing provider, subject to availability. Plumbing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.