Leak detection in Peoria
Leak Detection and Slab Leak Repair in Peoria, AZ
The water bill is up, the meter keeps spinning, or there is a warm spot on the tile. We track down where the water is going and fix it without tearing up more of your house than necessary.
- Hidden and under-slab leaks
- Water line and fixture leaks
- Repair or reroute options
Signs You Have a Leak You Cannot See
Most leaks in Peoria homes are not dripping faucets. They are behind walls, under the slab, or in the yard between the meter and the house, and they give themselves away in small ways first.
- Your water bill jumps and your habits did not change
- The water meter’s leak indicator moves with every fixture off
- A warm or damp spot on the floor, often in a hallway or near the water heater
- The sound of running water when nothing is on
- Cracks in tile or flooring that were not there before
- Musty smells, stained baseboards or bubbling paint
- Low water pressure that came on gradually
Quick check you can do now: turn off every faucet and appliance, then look at your water meter. If the dial or leak indicator is still moving, water is going somewhere.
How We Find a Leak
Finding a leak is mostly about ruling things out in the right order. We start at the meter and work inward.
- Confirm there is a leak. We isolate the house from the irrigation and check whether the meter still moves.
- Split the system. Separating hot from cold and the house from the yard tells us which side is losing water.
- Narrow it down. Pressure testing, listening along the line and checking for heat and moisture point to the spot.
- Show you before we open anything. You see where we think it is and what the repair looks like before any tile or drywall comes out.
Hot water leaks under a slab often show up as a warm spot you can feel with bare feet. Cold water leaks are quieter and usually show up on the bill first.
Slab Leak Repair: Spot Fix or Reroute
Once we know where the leak is, there are usually two ways to go.
Spot repair means opening the floor at the leak, repairing that section of pipe, and patching the concrete. It makes sense when the rest of the piping is in decent shape and the leak is easy to reach.
Rerouting means abandoning the leaking line under the slab and running a new one through the walls or attic instead. It is often the better long-term answer when the pipe is old, when there have already been one or two slab leaks, or when the leak is under cabinets or expensive flooring.
If the piping throughout the house is failing, a whole house repipe may be the most cost-effective fix. We give you the options and the tradeoffs, and you decide.
Why Slab Leaks Happen in the West Valley
Nearly every home in Peoria is built on a concrete slab with copper or plastic water lines running beneath it. Over the years, a few things wear on those pipes.
Water chemistry
Hard water and treatment chemicals slowly wear on copper from the inside. Pinhole leaks are a common result, especially on hot water lines.
Movement and abrasion
Pipes that rub against concrete, gravel or each other as they expand and contract with temperature can wear through at the contact point.
Age and original installation
Kinks, poor fittings and pipes laid too close to rebar at the time of construction can fail decades later.
Catching a leak early matters. Water under a slab can undermine the soil, damage flooring and feed mold long before it ever shows up on the surface.
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What Customers Say About Our Leak Repairs
I had a nasty leak inside a wall that was unaccessible due to being directly behind my hot water heater. I called Alex at 8am Sunday morning, he answered my call, was at my residence within the hour, and had my leak fixed by 11am. Alex is a true professional!
Tim Garland
Great service. Alex is professional and thorough. He changed my osmosis filters. After he left I noticed a small leak. He responded quickly and came right back to fix it. Nice man. I highly recommend.
Mary M.
Leak Detection FAQs
How much water can a hidden leak waste?
A lot. Even a small steady leak runs 24 hours a day, so it can add up to thousands of gallons a month before anyone notices. That is why an unexplained bill jump is worth checking.
Will you have to break up my floor?
Not always. Many slab leaks can be rerouted through walls or the attic without opening the floor at all. When the floor does need to be opened, we keep the opening as small as possible.
Does homeowners insurance cover slab leaks?
It depends on your policy. Many policies cover the damage caused by the leak and the cost of accessing the pipe, but not the pipe repair itself. Call your insurer and ask. We can give you documentation of what we found.
Is the leak my responsibility or the city’s?
Generally, the line from the meter to the house is the homeowner’s side, and the meter and street side belong to the water provider. In some HOA communities, part of the line may belong to the HOA. We can help sort out whose pipe it is.
Can a leak cause my pool or irrigation to look like a house leak?
Yes. Irrigation lines and pool auto-fill valves are common hidden leaks. Part of our process is separating those from the house plumbing.
Think You Have a Leak in Peoria?
If the meter is moving and nothing is on, do not wait for it to show up in the floor. Tell us what you are seeing.
Call 480-349-5386 or send the form.