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Water Leak Detection Services

A leaky faucet or a toilet leaking at the base is obvious to identify and fairly simple to fix in many cases. But not all water leaks are so straightforward. Leaks coming from pipes buried in the ground or hidden inside walls present unique challenges. Don’t dig up your yard or take a sledgehammer to your bathroom walls just yet!

If you’re not sure of the cause of your leak, you don’t have to tear apart your home. Here’s what you need to know about the professional services provided by your local leak detection company, Mr. RooterPlumbing:

Slab Leak Detection and Repair

A slab leak is when there is a leaky pipe located underneath your home’s concrete slab or basement floor. This unfortunate location makes slab leaks challenging to find and repair.

However, there are several telltale signs that can help you identify a slab leak without having to tear up your floors:

  • The sound of running water, even though your faucets and toilets are not running
  • Wet carpet, flooring, or concrete floor
  • Damp or moldy drywall on the lower floor of your home
  • A mildew smell in your basement
  • Skyrocketing water bills
  • Visible damage to your foundation

If you suspect a slab leak, don’t delay seeking professional water leak detection and repair services. If left untreated for long enough, these leaks can cause serious water damage to your home and may even damage the foundation in severe cases.

A good plumber will quickly locate your leak, create the smallest possible opening in your slab, complete the water leak repair, and then restore your slab.

Find out if your local Mr. Rooter performs slab leak detection and repairs.

Plumbing Leak Detection Technology

Plumbers use various tools and technology to find water leaks buried under soil, inside walls, and below concrete slabs.

These are three commonly used leak detection tools:

  • Acoustic Listening Equipment
    This technology amplifies the sound of water leaks inside walls or under concrete slabs. Using this sound, plumbers can closely estimate the location of the problem before they start digging or drilling.
  • Video Inspection Equipment
    Small cameras allow plumbers to see what’s happening inside pipes. By measuring how much cable went down the pipe before they found the trouble spot, plumbers can accurately diagnose pipeline problems and calculate the leak’s location.
  • Soil Probes
    Soil probe devices give plumbers a simple way to listen for pressurized water shooting into the dirt surrounding water mains or sewer lines. This technology minimizes how much of your yard is dug up to locate and repair your leaky pipe.

Choose Mr. Rooter Plumbing for Water Leak Detection and Repair

Repairing copper, PVC, concrete, and cast-iron pipes calls for different materials and techniques. No matter the material or location of your leaky pipe, your best course of action is to call a professional plumber who performs expert water leak repairs. This is especially true for hidden leaks.

Over time, unchecked water leaks can cause mold growth and even structural damage. Eventually, your expensive water bills will be the least of your worries. Make sure to call a plumber before these costly damages occur.

Think you have a hidden water leak? Request an estimate for leak detection services with a local Mr. Rooter Plumbing location, or call us at (855) 982-2028.

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