Signs you have a hidden leak
- The water bill is higher than last month and nobody has used more water
- The meter's leak indicator keeps spinning with everything turned off
- Warm or damp spots on tile, carpet or baseboards
- Sound of running water inside a wall or under the floor
- Musty smell, bubbling paint or stains on drywall
- Low pressure at one or more fixtures
How we track it down
Confirm there is a leak
We read the meter, shut off fixtures and pressure-test the hot and cold lines separately. That tells us if the leak is on the supply side, the hot side or the yard line.
Narrow it down
Acoustic listening gear picks up the hiss of pressurized water through tile and concrete. A thermal camera shows warm water lines under the slab and wet areas inside walls.
Mark the spot
We mark the leak location on the floor or wall and show you what we found before anything gets opened.
Talk through the fix
Spot repair, reroute or repipe. You get the options and the price before work starts.
Why leaks are common in Gilbert homes
Most Gilbert homes sit on a concrete slab with copper or PEX water lines running underneath or through the walls. Our water is hard, and it runs warm for much of the year. Over time that wears on copper from the inside and can cause small pinhole leaks, especially on the hot side.
Yard lines take a beating too. Shifting soil, tree roots and old fittings near the meter all show up as a slow leak that only appears on the bill.
Leak Detection questions
Do you have to break the floor to find a slab leak?
No. We locate the leak first with listening gear and thermal imaging. The floor only gets opened, if at all, at the one spot we marked.
Can I check for a leak myself?
Yes. Turn off every faucet and appliance, then look at the water meter. If the small triangle or dial still moves, water is going somewhere. Call us and we will find out where.
Does insurance cover leak detection?
Many homeowner policies help with leak detection and the damage a sudden leak causes. Check your policy. We give you photos and a written summary you can send to your insurer.