Services for Water Leaks
We use cutting-edge technology and the most up-to-date, experienced methods to locate and repair leaks quickly and affordably.
Leak Detection Services for Water Pipes
The first step in water pipe repair is to identify the problem. It’s critical to pinpoint the exact location of the pipe leak and the extent of the damage it’s caused.
Ultrasonic Leak Detection and Water Pipe Repairs: Ultrasonic leak detection is a non-invasive and effective means of identifying water pipe leaks. It is the practice of amplifying the sound of water or air escaping from a pipe, valve, or fitting using a listening device. A headphone, an amplifier, and a mini-subwoofer are all used to pick up the sound.
The soil conditions, pipe depth, and piping material all have a role in the success of this form of leak detection (plastic pipe such as polybutylene or PVC muffles the sound of a leak versus a metallic material such as copper which carries sound). If the subterranean line’s route is unclear, ultrasonic leak detection may be difficult or very expensive (plastic pipes cannot be traced unless there is a tracer wire, or if the pipe is cut and fish taped)
Water Line Leak Detection, Shovel or Tractor: Digging up evident water line leaks popping from the earth or dampening an area with a shovel or tractor is the most typical method. When the water is coming from concrete, asphalt, or a sloped surface, this is not the greatest first step. Because water follows the path of least resistance, cracks, expansion joints, and ancient trench lines can lead to a leak.
If the problem can be isolated to a segment, such as the water service line or the hot water to the kitchen sink area, many cases necessitate the replacement of a section or the rerouting of the line.
The Utility Protection Center is a non-profit organization that will find subsurface public utilities at no cost to you. Before excavating, we always make touch with them. It’s not only risky to dig blindly, but fines and repairs can cost hundreds of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars.