High Water Bill? Hidden Leak?

Water Leak Detection Stockton, CA

Stockton Drain Pros finds hidden water leaks in Stockton homes before anyone starts cutting into walls or floors. When the water bill jumps, the meter keeps spinning with every tap off, or a warm spot shows up on the floor, we use pressure testing, acoustic listening and thermal imaging to pinpoint the leak, then open only the spot that needs it. That matters most under a slab, where guessing means breaking up a lot more concrete than necessary.

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Why Pinpointing Matters

Find It First, Then Fix It

A hidden leak in a supply line is under pressure around the clock, so even a small one can waste a lot of water and soak framing, drywall or the soil under a slab before it shows. The goal is to find the exact spot, so the repair opens one small area instead of a whole wall or floor.

You can do the first check yourself. Turn off every tap and water-using appliance, then look at the water meter. If the low-flow indicator is still moving, water is going somewhere. Shut the main valve at the house and check again: if the meter stops, the leak is inside the house; if it keeps moving, the leak is likely in the line between the meter and the house.

From there, we isolate sections of piping with pressure tests, listen along the lines with acoustic equipment, and use thermal imaging to spot hot water leaks in slabs and walls. Once we know where it is, we explain the options: a spot repair, rerouting the line, or a repipe if the piping is failing in several places.

Warning Signs

Signs of a Hidden Leak

  • A water bill that jumped with no change in your usage.
  • The meter moves with everything off, the clearest sign water is leaking somewhere.
  • Warm spots on the floor, a common sign of a hot water slab leak.
  • The sound of running water when nothing is on.
  • Damp drywall, stains or mold, or baseboards and flooring lifting.
  • Unusually wet or green patches in the yard, which can mean a leaking service line.
How We Approach It

Our Leak Detection Approach

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Meter Test First

We confirm there is a leak and whether it is inside the house or on the service line before anything else.

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Pressure Isolation

Testing hot and cold lines and sections separately narrows the search quickly.

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Acoustic Listening

Pressurized water escaping a pipe makes a sound we can trace through concrete and soil.

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Thermal Imaging

Hot water leaks show up as warm areas in slabs, walls and ceilings.

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Minimal Opening

We open only where the leak is, which keeps the repair and the patching smaller.

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Repair Options Explained

Spot repair, reroute or repipe, with the tradeoffs explained before you choose.

Our Process

How a Leak Detection Visit Works

1

Confirm the Leak

We check the meter with all fixtures off and isolate the house from the service line.

2

Narrow It Down

Pressure tests on separate lines and sections show which part of the system is losing water.

3

Pinpoint

Acoustic and thermal tools locate the leak within a small area.

4

Written Repair Quote

You get the repair options and prices in writing.

5

Repair and Retest

We make the repair and confirm the system holds pressure and the meter stops.

Transparent Pricing

Leak Detection and Repair Cost Factors

Detection is priced as a visit. The repair depends on what we find. What moves the price:

  • Where the leak is, under the slab, in a wall, or in the yard.
  • Pipe material and condition, copper, galvanized, PEX or older plastic.
  • Repair method, spot repair, reroute or repipe.
  • Access, including concrete, flooring or drywall to open and patch.
  • Number of leaks, since failing pipe often has more than one.

Written quote before work begins. We price the repair once the leak is pinpointed.

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Questions Answered

Water Leak Detection Stockton CA, FAQ

How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?
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Turn off every tap and water-using appliance and look at your water meter. If the low-flow indicator is still moving, water is leaking somewhere. A jump in your water bill, warm spots on the floor, or the sound of running water are other signs.
What is a slab leak?
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A slab leak is a leak in a water line that runs in or under a home's concrete foundation. Hot water slab leaks often show up as warm spots on the floor, and any slab leak can damage flooring and the soil under the house over time.
How do you find a leak without tearing up the house?
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We use pressure testing to isolate sections of piping, acoustic equipment to hear water escaping, and thermal imaging to see warm areas from hot water leaks. That lets us open only the spot that needs repair.
Is the leak in my house or my yard?
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Shut the main valve at the house with all fixtures off and watch the meter. If it stops, the leak is inside the house. If it keeps moving, the leak is likely in the service line between the meter and the house.
How is a slab leak repaired?
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Options include opening the slab and repairing the pipe at the leak, rerouting the line through walls or the attic to bypass the slab, or repiping if the lines are failing in several places. We explain which makes sense for your home.
Will homeowners insurance cover a slab leak?
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Coverage varies by policy. Many policies cover water damage from a sudden leak and sometimes the cost to access the pipe, but not always the pipe repair itself. Check with your insurer, and we can provide documentation of what we find.
How long does leak detection take?
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Many leaks are found in a single visit. Leaks under a slab or with more than one source can take longer to pinpoint.
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