The seven signs
- A water bill that keeps climbing
- A warm spot on tile or carpet, often near the kitchen or a bathroom
- The sound of water running with every fixture off
- Damp carpet, swollen baseboards or loose tile
- A musty smell with no clear source
- Low water pressure
- A water heater that runs more than it used to
Check your meter
Turn off every faucet and appliance that uses water, including the irrigation. Find the meter box near the street and lift the lid. If the small leak indicator is turning, water is leaving the pipes somewhere.
What to do next
Call a plumber who does leak detection. The leak should be pinpointed before anything is opened. Once it is found, the fix can be a spot repair, a reroute through the attic, or a repipe if the lines have leaked before.
Related services
Leak Detection & Slab LeaksHidden leaks in walls, slabs and yard lines found and fixed with little damage.
Whole-House RepipingReplace leaking or worn-out water lines with new PEX or copper, with small, neat wall openings.
Water Line & Main RepairLeaking main water lines, yard lines, hose bibs, pressure regulators and backflow.