Chesterfield, MO Leak Detection and Repair
If you’ve been finding stains around the house or your water bill’s gone up then it’s highly likely you’re dealing with a leak you can’t find. Instead of tearing up the floor and walls, just call us for expert leak detection in Chesterfield, MO. We’ll find it at the source and do targeted leak repairs Chesterfield residents can count on. Call (636) 431-9832 or schedule an appointment online to get started today!
Signs of a Hidden Water Leak
Since water leaks tend to be in hard to find areas, here’s a general guideline for when to call us for Chesterfield, MO leak detection services:
- A water bill spike with no change in usage
- You hear running water when nothing’s on
- Stains or bubbling paint on a ceiling or wall
- Sagging on the ceiling
- Musty smells with no source
- Warm or damp spots on the floor
- Warped or lifted flooring
- Drops in water pressure
- Mold or mildew returning after cleaning
Many of these can sit for months before you notice anything which is why the water bill is usually the first thing you notice. Give us a call right away so we can find and address the root cause in no time.
Slab Leaks in Chesterfield, MO
Slab leaks happen when the supply line that runs under your concrete slab has failed. Signs to watch out for include:
- Unexplained warm spots on the floor
- Sounds of running water under the floor
- Cracked or lifted flooring in one area
- Bill spikes
Your options in these situations are to open the slab and do a targeted repair or reroute the line overhead and abandon the section beneath the slab. You can also opt for repiping if the line has failed more than once.
How We Detect Leaks Without Excavation
There’s a few different alternatives now that allow us to avoid invasive excavation that tears your house apart.
- Acoustic listening to hear pressurized water escaping
- Thermal imaging to find temperature differences where water’s moving
- Pressure testing to isolate which line is losing pressure
- Camera inspection for drain-side leaks
These methods narrow the leak down to the isolated area meaning nothing gets opened unless we know exactly where to go. No guesswork necessary. Learn more about our sewer camera inspection through our dedicated service page.
Where We Find Most Leaks
Most of the leaks we find are common locations that are easy to narrow down:
- Supply lines inside the wall
- Under-sink connections and shutoff valves
- Toilet flappers and tank seals
- Slab lines
- Water heaters
- Outdoor spigots and irrigation lines
- Tub and shower valves
Targeted leak repairs in Chesterfield homes allow you to save money and have less cleanup after the fact instead of us guessing and breaking into access points with no luck.
Leak Prevention Options
Once we’ve done your leak repair in Chesterfield there’s some things you can do to help prevent future leaks, including:
- Insulating exposed pipes
- Disconnect hoses before the first freeze
- Replace supply lines on washers and dishwashers
- Test toilet flappers with dye
- Know where the main shutoff is
- Watch your bill from month to month
We also offer preventative plumbing maintenance services and you can opt in to our Easy Maintenance Club for routine maintenance and priority scheduling at a discounted rate.
Why Homeowners Trust Chesterfield Service
Since 1976 Chesterfield Service has been the local plumber residents know and trust. We operate across the greater St. Louis area and give you honest answers without upselling you on service you don’t need. All of our plumbers are fully licensed in-house with background checks to make sure they are who they say they are. Nobody enters your home without thorough vetting, and that trust has let us get this far.
Schedule Your Leak Detection Today!
Find and repair your hidden leaks today with Chesterfield Service. We’ll walk you through our findings and give you an upfront quote with no hidden fees after the fact. Call (636) 431-9832 or schedule your appointment online today!
