Every week a hidden leak runs, it soaks more drywall, flooring, and framing. We use non-invasive methods first, so we open the smallest hole possible, and only where the leak actually is.
Signs You Have a Hidden Leak
A water bill that climbed without a change in habits. Damp spots or staining on walls, ceilings, or flooring. The sound of running water when every fixture is off.
A musty smell in a room that should not have one. Warm spots on a floor, which usually means a hot water line. Or a water meter that keeps moving after you shut the main off.
Any one of those is worth a call. Leaks do not stop on their own, and the damage compounds quietly.
Finding It Without Tearing the House Apart
The goal of leak detection is to open one small area rather than several exploratory ones. We isolate the system first, narrow the leak to a line or a zone, and confirm the location before any cutting. Slab leaks, supply lines inside walls, and irrigation or service line leaks between the meter and the house each get approached differently.
Most of what makes this work is method rather than equipment: shutting off zones in the right order, watching the meter, pressure testing what can be isolated, and reading the moisture pattern the house is already showing you.
Slab Leaks
Denver-area homes on slab foundations are the hardest case and the most expensive to get wrong. A slab leak can show up as a warm floor, an unexplained bill increase, or nothing at all until flooring lifts.
We locate before we open concrete, and we will walk you through repair versus reroute honestly, because for some homes rerouting the line is cheaper than repairing it in place.
Supply Lines, Drains, and Fixtures
Not every leak is dramatic. Failed supply lines behind toilets and under sinks, worn shutoff valves, leaking tub and shower valves, and drain lines weeping inside a wall are all common and all worth fixing before the cabinet floor gives out.
Outdoor and Service Line Leaks
Leaks between the meter and the house often show up as a soft or unusually green patch in the yard, or as a bill increase with nothing wrong inside. Irrigation leaks behave the same way and are easy to mistake for a plumbing problem.
What Happens After We Find It
You get a straight answer on where the leak is, what caused it, what the repair involves, and what it will cost, before we start. We repair what we find instead of handing you a report and a referral, and it is all part of our full range of plumbing services.
Serving the Denver Metro
Leak detection and repair in Denver, Westminster, Arvada, Broomfield, Thornton, Golden, Evergreen, and the surrounding Front Range, from our Westminster and Evergreen locations.
If your bill jumped, something smells damp, or you can hear water running with everything off, do not wait it out. Schedule online or call, and we will find it before it becomes a flooring job.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?
Shut off every fixture and water-using appliance, then check the water meter. If it is still moving, water is going somewhere. An unexplained jump in your bill, damp or stained drywall, a musty smell, or the sound of running water with everything off are the other common signs.
What are the signs of a slab leak?
Usually a warm spot on the floor, an unexplained increase in your water bill, the sound of running water under the floor, or flooring that lifts or cups. Slab leaks often run for a long time before anything visible appears, which is why the bill is frequently the first clue.
Will you have to cut into my walls or floor?
The point of proper leak detection is to avoid that. We isolate and confirm the location before opening anything, so the repair is one small access point rather than several exploratory holes. Exploratory demolition is what happens when detection is skipped.
Does homeowners insurance cover water leaks?
Sometimes. Sudden damage from a burst line is often covered, while long-term seepage usually is not, and detection costs may be treated separately from the repair. Documenting when you noticed it and getting it located promptly helps either way. Check your specific policy.
Do you repair the leak or just locate it?
Yes. We locate and repair rather than handing you a report and sending you elsewhere. Once the leak is confirmed you get the cause, the repair options, and the price before any work starts.
