How Do Plumbers Find Leaks?

If your shower’s water pressure isn’t what it once was, or you’re noticing puddles forming on your front lawn, you may have water leaking from a pipe, but where? An experienced plumber can identify the source of a plumbing leak that isn’t readily apparent to a layman. Besides the ability to perform an expert visual inspection of your plumbing, our licensed plumbers use a wide range of tools and technologies to detect leaks that are not so easily seen. One of these tools includes sophisticated camera-mounted systems attached to fiber optic cables that can be inserted into a plumbing system and reveal what’s going on deep in your plumbing system. Other possible tools include thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, and leak tracers to pinpoint the location and extent of any leaks in your plumbing system.

When it comes to plumbing repair issues such as a water leak, it’s important to address them quickly. Waiting to repair a broken pipe or patch a water leak can cause significant and costly problems, such as flooding, water damage, and more.

Signs You Have a Leak in Your Home

Water leaks in your home are a mess and a headache but can also lead to much larger problems if not addressed immediately. Here are some common signs that you may have a water leak in your home:

• Wet spots on walls or ceilings
• Increase in the amount of your water bill
• Low water pressure
• Mold and mildew on walls, ceilings, or baseboards
• Peeling or bubbling wallpaper or paint
• Ceiling sags
• Unexplained flooring damage

If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to call a professional plumber. However, sometimes the signs aren’t obvious.

Finding Underground Water Leaks in Your Sewer Line

It can be especially difficult to identify leaks in underground pipes, but there are a few signs you can look for:

• A sudden or dramatic increase in your water bill with no clear reason
• Reduced water pressure
• Cracks or bulges in the sidewalk or driveway
• Sinkholes in your yard
• Noticeable cracks or wet spots in the foundation of your home
• Water constantly appearing in the street or pooling in the yard

If you notice any of these problems, especially if you haven’t had issues before, contact a professional plumber right away. Our own plumbing team has the proper equipment and the latest technology to detect any sewer line leaks and repair them. Our goal is to get the job done with as little disruption to your lawn as possible.

Find and Fix Your Plumbing Leaks

If you suspect a water leak but don’t see obvious signs, our trained and experienced plumbers can detect the source of the leak and resolve the problem promptly. We offer extensive plumbing and sewer leak repairs to homes throughout Northern Virginia.