What is leak detection?
Leak detection is the process of finding hidden water leaks inside walls, ceilings, floors, and buried supply lines without tearing a house apart. Dr. Plumber uses acoustic listening equipment and pressure testing to locate leaks in Hurst-area homes quickly, then repairs them on the same visit whenever possible.
Signs you need leak detection
- Stains or bubbling paint on ceilings or walls
- A musty smell or mold in a cabinet or closet
- Soggy patches in the yard between the meter and the house
- Lower water pressure than usual
- A water bill that is higher than last month without explanation
How Dr. Plumber handles it
Acoustic equipment picks up the sound of escaping water through walls, floors, and soil.
Pressure tests isolate which line is leaking so we are not guessing.
We open only the area needed, repair the line, and show you what we found.
Questions about leak detection
Can I check for a leak myself?
Yes. Turn off every faucet and appliance, then watch your water meter for 15 to 30 minutes. If the meter moves, water is escaping somewhere and a leak detection visit is worthwhile.
Will you damage my walls to find a leak?
Our goal is the smallest opening possible. Electronic and acoustic detection lets us locate the leak before cutting anything.