LEAKS & URGENT PROBLEMS
Leak detection in Elgin, TX
Some leaks show up as a drip. Others show up only on the bill. Leak detection narrows down where water is escaping before anything is opened up.
Signs of a hidden leak
- Water bill higher with no change in use
- Warm or damp patches on the floor
- Hearing water running with every fixture off
- Stains, bubbling paint or musty smell on walls or ceilings
- Water meter moving when nothing is on
A simple meter test
- 1.Turn off every faucet, appliance and irrigation.
- 2.Write down the meter reading or watch the leak indicator for a few minutes.
- 3.If it moves, water is leaving somewhere. Close the main shutoff and see whether it stops.
- 4.Share the result when you call; it helps narrow the search.
Have this ready when you call
- Meter test result
- Recent water bills, if the amount changed
- Where you've seen moisture or heard water
Leak Detection: common questions
- What is a slab leak?
- A leak in a water line beneath the foundation. Signs include warm floor spots and running water sounds.
- Could it just be a running toilet?
- Often. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank; if color shows in the bowl without flushing, the flapper is leaking.
- Will you have to break open walls or floors?
- The point of detection is to narrow the location first. Ask what methods will be used and what access might be needed.
Questions about leak detection in Elgin?
Call (737) 232-6682