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Leak detection in Winchester & the surrounding counties

Leak detection that finds the source before anything gets torn out.

High water bill, a damp spot or the sound of running water? Our Winchester team uses leak locating equipment and pressure tests to find the leak, then fixes it.

Available in: Winchester & the surrounding counties

Powell's technician using electronic leak detection equipment over a lawn
Leak detection

“My water bill jumped and I can't see a leak anywhere.”

A hidden leak wastes water and damages your home quietly, until it doesn't.

Water doesn't always show up where the leak is. It runs along pipes, joists and slabs before it shows as a stain or a soggy patch.

Our Winchester leak detection team narrows it down with pressure tests and electronic leak locating equipment, so we open up as little as possible. Then we fix it, with a written price first.

  • Water bill higher than usualThe most common first sign
  • Stain on a ceiling or wallWater travels before it shows
  • Damp or warm spot on the floorPossible slab leak
  • Soggy patch in the yardPossible service line leak
  • Sound of running waterWhen nothing is on
  • Pressure droppingWater escaping somewhere
Do this first

A quick test for a hidden leak

You can check for a leak yourself before you call.

  1. Turn everything off

    Make sure no faucets, toilets, the washer or the ice maker are running.

  2. Read the meter

    Note the reading, or watch the small leak indicator on the dial.

  3. Wait an hour

    Don't use any water. Then check the meter again.

  4. It moved? Call us

    If the meter moved with nothing running, you have a leak. Tell us the readings when you book.

How the visit goes

What happens when you book

The same steps on every visit, so you always know what's next.

  1. You book

    Online or by phone. We tell you the trip fee before we book.

  2. We confirm

    A confirmation, a reminder, then an “on the way” notice.

  3. At your door

    Uniform, ID badge, marked truck, shoe covers and drop cloths.

  4. We find it

    Your plumber finds the cause and explains your options in plain English.

  5. You approve

    A written, flat-rate price, signed before work starts.

  6. Done and cleaned up

    Photos of the finished work come with your invoice.

How pricing works

You see the price before we start.

No surprise bill. You approve a written price first.

Financing on jobs of $500 or more
  1. Trip fee quotedWe tell you the fee when you book, before anyone is sent.
  2. Written priceYour plumber gives you a flat-rate price for the job.
  3. You approveTake a minute, ask questions, then sign off.
  4. We startThe price doesn't go up if the job takes longer.
Find it, then fix it

One visit to find it. A written price to fix it.

Finding a leak and fixing it are two steps, and you'll see the price for each before we do it.

Pressure test gauge on a water line during leak detection
Step 1

Find the leak

We pressure-test the lines and use leak locating equipment to narrow down where the water is escaping.

You see what we found before anything is opened up.

Yard dug along a sidewalk to reach a leaking water line
Step 2

Fix it properly

Once we know where it is, we repair the pipe, the fitting or the section of line.

If an underground water line needs replacing, our own crews do the digging.

What affects the price

  • Where the leak is: wall, slab, ceiling or underground
  • How much has to be opened up to reach it
  • Whether it's a repair or a line replacement
  • Restoring the area afterwards
Leak detection reviews

Leaks found and fixed

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Google reviews mention finding and fixing leaks.

89% of them are five-star.

High water bill or a mystery damp spot?

Call our Winchester team or book online. You'll get a written price before we start.

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Leak detection FAQs

Questions about finding a leak

How we find leaks, what it costs and what to try first.

How much does leak detection cost? +
How do I know if I have a hidden leak? +

Turn off every fixture and appliance that uses water, note your water meter reading, and don't use any water for an hour. If the meter has moved, water is escaping somewhere. A higher-than-usual bill is often the first sign.

How do you find a leak without tearing out walls? +

We pressure-test the water lines to confirm there's a leak and narrow down which part of the system it's in. Then we use electronic leak locating equipment to pinpoint the area, so we open up as little as possible.

Can you find a leak in an underground water line? +

Yes. Underground service line leaks often show up as a soggy patch in the yard or a pressure drop. Once we find it, our own crews can dig, repair or replace the line.

Does insurance cover leak detection? +

It depends on your policy. Many cover the cost of finding a leak that caused sudden damage, but not the pipe itself. Check with your insurer. Photos of the problem and the repair come with your invoice.

Do you offer leak detection in Norfolk or Wilmington? +

Leak detection is offered by our Winchester branch. Our Norfolk and Wilmington plumbers still find and fix everyday leaks as part of a plumbing repair visit.

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