Leak Repair

When you notice a water stain on your ceiling, a damp patch on the floor, or your water bill creeping up for no reason, you likely have a plumbing leak. It might be a dripping faucet you can hear at night or a hidden slab leak you can't see. Either way, the situation calls for prompt attention to stop water waste and prevent damage to walls, floors, and your home's foundation.

Our crew begins by shutting off the water supply to the affected area. We then inspect the leak site using visual checks, a pressure gauge to test line integrity, and sometimes a simple listening device to trace water flow. For slab leaks, we may use a thermal camera to find the hot pipe. Once located, we cut out the damaged section, replace it with new copper or PEX tubing, and secure joints with crimp rings or solder. We then test the repair by turning the water back on and checking for drips.

The cost and time for a leak repair depend on several factors. The main one is access: a leak under a sink is quick, while one inside a concrete slab or behind a tiled shower wall requires cutting through material and patching it afterwards. The size of the leak matters too—a pinhole is easier than a burst pipe. The condition of the old pipe, whether it's corroded copper or brittle galvanized steel, can add time. Weather plays no role indoors, but outdoor leaks in frozen ground may slow excavation.

On the day of the repair, our crew lays down drop cloths to protect your floors and furniture. We keep the work area tidy and vacuum up debris as we go. Before we arrive, you should clear the area around the leak and remove any items from under the sink or near the wall. After the repair, we ask you to wait a few hours before running water to let sealants or solder set. We also suggest you monitor the repaired spot for the next 24 hours to ensure it stays dry.