Pressure and meter tests
With every fixture off, a plumber watches the water meter. If it keeps turning, a pressure test shows whether the leak is before or after the shutoff valve.
Leak Detection and Slab Leak Repair in Mount Vernon
A bill that climbs, a stain spreading on a ceiling or a meter turning with everything off can all come from a leak you cannot see. We find leaks in walls, under floors and in the line from the street, and repair them.
The first step is working out where the water goes. Call and describe what you have noticed, and a plumber takes it from there.
How we find and fix leaks
Listening for the leak
A listening device held to the wall or floor picks up the hiss of water escaping, so the search narrows to one spot before anything is opened.
Leaks under concrete
A leak in a line under a slab can show up as a damp floor, a warm spot or a noise below the surface. The plumber opens the concrete only where the leak is, makes the repair and closes it up.
Leaks in the service line
A water line that runs from the street to the meter and on into the house can leak underground without showing at the surface. A plumber traces it and repairs the section that failed.
Who looks after which stretch
In Mount Vernon, the Board of Water Supply repairs leaking services from the main to the curb valve. According to the city’s water department, the customer is responsible from the curb valve to the meter, so you are responsible for a leak on that stretch.
Frequently asked questions
Can a water meter show a leak?
Yes. If the meter keeps moving while every fixture and appliance is off, water is going somewhere, and a plumber can test to find where.
A burst pipe pouring water is an emergency call. A line that keeps springing new leaks may need a repipe, and the home page has every other service.
Call for a free plumbing estimate
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426