FAQLeak questions, answered
How do I know if I have a hidden leak?
The classic signs: a water bill that jumps with no change in usage, the sound of running water when everything is off, warm spots on the floor (hot-water slab leak), damp carpet or baseboards, musty smells, or your water meter spinning when no water is running. Any one of these deserves a professional look.
What is a slab leak and how serious is it?
A slab leak is a break in a water line running under your home's concrete foundation — extremely common in Central Texas homes built on slabs with copper lines in the concrete. Left alone, it erodes soil under the slab, cracks foundations, and feeds mold. Caught early, it's a contained repair. Ignored, it's a foundation problem.
How do you find a leak without tearing up my house?
Acoustic listening equipment that hears pressurized water escaping, thermal imaging that spots temperature anomalies from hot-water leaks, and pressure testing that isolates which line is losing water. We pinpoint the leak's location before opening anything — the repair targets a small area, not a fishing expedition through your floors.
Will my homeowner's insurance cover a slab leak?
Often the resulting damage (flooring, drywall) is covered, though the pipe repair itself sometimes isn't — policies vary widely. We document everything with photos and a written report, which is exactly what adjusters need. Check your policy's sudden-water-damage provisions and call your agent early.
What causes pinhole leaks in copper pipes?
Pinhole leaks — tiny pits that spray fine streams of water — come from water chemistry corroding copper from the inside, sometimes accelerated by aggressive water or poor installation practices (excessive flux). One pinhole often means more are coming, which is why we discuss repiping when we see a pattern rather than just patching each new leak.