Leaks & Pipes
A high water bill, damp drywall or a warm spot on the floor can mean a leak you can't see. We locate the source before opening anything, so repair work targets the actual leak instead of a guess.
Start with the symptom. We will handle the diagnosis.
Usage jumped without a clear reason.
Drywall, flooring or ceiling showing moisture.
Often points to a hot-water slab leak.
Pressure dropped without another explanation.
Audible flow with all fixtures off.
Ongoing dampness with no visible source.
A water bill that climbs without a change in household habits is one of the clearest signs of a hidden leak. Because the leak may be underground, in a slab or inside a wall, the water use shows up on the meter well before it shows up anywhere visible in the house.
Discolored drywall, peeling paint, warped flooring or a musty smell without an obvious source often point to water moving somewhere it shouldn't. These signs can take time to appear even after a leak has started, which is why the damage is sometimes more extensive than the leak itself would suggest.
A leak upstream of a fixture can reduce the pressure available at that fixture, similar to a partially closed valve. This is one of several possible causes of low pressure, so we confirm with testing rather than assuming a leak is responsible.
Hearing water move through pipes when every fixture in the house is off is a strong indicator of an active leak somewhere in the system, even if you can't see or feel evidence of it yet.
We use acoustic listening equipment to trace the sound of water moving through pipe, combined with pressure testing to isolate which section of the system is affected. This lets us narrow down a leak's location closely enough that opening a wall or slab, when necessary, is targeted rather than exploratory.
Once we've located the leak, we'll show you what we found and explain the repair options. Depending on the location and pipe condition, that might be a spot repair or, if the pipe is old and has failed elsewhere too, a case for broader pipe repair or repiping.
If you can see or hear water actively leaking right now, shutting off the water at the main valve is the safest immediate step. From there, see emergency plumbing for guidance while a technician is on the way.
Leak detection and repair pricing depends on a few key factors.
If your water bill jumps and you can't find an obvious cause, don't wait to have it checked. Hidden leaks tend to get more expensive to fix the longer the water keeps running.
Scenarios our licensed plumbers work through on a regular basis.
Common call
A homeowner noticed a warm spot on the kitchen floor and a rising water bill. Acoustic testing located a hot-water line leak beneath the slab.
Diagnosis
Discoloration appeared on a bathroom wall with no visible plumbing nearby. The leak was traced to a supply line behind the vanity and repaired through a small access opening.
Diagnosis
A homeowner suspected a sprinkler leak, but pressure testing showed the leak was actually on the home side of the meter, in a buried supply line.
6681 S 1460 W in Taylorsville — one local shop serving Salt Lake County.
Plumbing is all we do — supply lines, drains, sewers, water heaters and fixtures.
We find the cause before recommending work, so you are not paying for guesses.
When a repair still makes sense we say so, and when it does not we explain why.
We work outward from our Taylorsville shop, which keeps drive times short across Salt Lake County.
Call (385) 855-2649 or schedule online if you suspect a hidden leak in your home.
