Seen and unseen
Leak detection and pipe repair for Triangle-area homes
The leak you can see is the easy one. The leaks that cost homeowners the most are the slow ones behind drywall, under a slab or in a crawl space nobody visits. We track down the source and repair it with materials suited to your home.
Includes
- Burst and frozen pipe repair
- Pinhole leaks in copper
- Slab leak investigation
- Supply line and valve replacement
- Polybutylene and galvanized pipe replacement
- Repiping (scope confirmed by phone)
Warning signs
When to call about leak repair
- 01A water bill that jumps without a change in use
- 02The meter dial moving when every fixture is off
- 03Warm spots on a floor, or the sound of running water at night
- 04Stains, bubbling paint or soft drywall
- 05Musty smell from the crawl space or under sinks
Our approach
How we handle it
- 01
Confirm there is a leak
Start with the water meter. With everything off, a moving leak indicator tells you water is going somewhere. On a well, a pump that cycles with nothing running tells the same story.
- 02
Narrow it down without tearing up the house
Isolating sections of the system, pressure testing and careful inspection help us open as little wall or floor as possible.
- 03
Repair with the right material
Copper, CPVC, PEX and older galvanized pipe each have their own repair methods. Where a home has repeated failures, we can discuss sectional or whole-home repiping.
Local context
Leak Repair in the Triangle
The Triangle has a mix of crawl-space homes and slab-on-grade construction, especially in the newer subdivisions around Clayton, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. Crawl-space leaks tend to show up as humidity and odor; slab leaks often show up as warm floors or a high bill first.
Leak Repair questions
How can I check for a hidden leak myself?
Turn off every fixture and appliance that uses water, then look at your meter. If the dial or leak indicator moves, water is escaping somewhere. Write down the reading, wait an hour without using water, and check again.
Does a small drip really matter?
Yes. A drip under a sink can rot cabinet floors and feed mold long before it looks serious. A dripping faucet wastes water every day. Most are inexpensive to fix early.
My house has gray plastic pipe. Is that a problem?
Gray polybutylene supply pipe was used in some homes built roughly from the late 1970s through the mid 1990s and is prone to failure at fittings. If you see it, it is worth having it evaluated for replacement.
Other services
Need help with leak repair?
Call (919) 792-8705. Answered 24/7 for homes in Johnston, Wake and Harnett counties.