Leak Detection & Pipe Repair in Augusta, GA
Hidden leaks found and damaged water lines repaired for homes in Augusta, Evans and Martinez
Finding the Leak
Leaks inside walls, under floors and underground can run for a long time before anyone notices. The first sign is often a water bill that suddenly climbs, a spot on the ceiling, or a meter that keeps turning when nothing is on.
- Meter and pressure tests to confirm a leak and narrow down which line it's on
- Acoustic listening equipment to pinpoint the spot
- Thermal imaging for hot-water leaks in walls and floors
- Camera inspection where the leak is in a drain line
Locating the leak first keeps the opening in the wall, floor or yard as small as possible.
Pipe Repair and Replacement
Once the leak is found, the fix depends on the pipe. A single damaged joint or section can be cut out and replaced. Copper with repeated pinhole leaks, or old galvanized steel that has rusted inside, usually makes more sense to replace in longer runs.
- Section repairs on copper, PEX, CPVC and galvanized lines
- Water service line repair between the meter and the house
- Under-slab leak repair or rerouting
- Partial and whole-house repiping
Call (762) 320-6758 if you think you have a leak.
Leak Detection & Pipe Repair Questions
Is a leak on my side of the meter my responsibility?
In most cases the owner looks after the pipe that runs from the meter to the house, plus everything indoors. If you aren't sure where the leak is, your water utility can tell you which side of the meter they look after.
Will finding the leak mean tearing out walls?
Usually only a small opening at the leak itself. Pinpointing the spot first is what keeps the repair from turning into a bigger tear-out.