Leak Detection in West Bloomfield, NY

Leak Detection in West Bloomfield: what the job involves

A water bill that jumped, a meter that creeps with everything closed, a warm patch on a floor, a musty smell with no visible source - these are leaks you cannot see. We locate them with acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging and pressure isolation, so the opening we make is a small one in the right place instead of a large one in the wrong place.

The method depends on the suspect. Supply leaks under a slab give themselves away acoustically under pressure. Drain leaks need isolation and sometimes a camera. Leaks in a wall cavity are often found faster with thermal imaging than with a hammer. We work through it in order rather than guessing.

When to call us

• Water bill up with no change in usage
• Meter dial moving with every fixture closed
• Warm or damp spot on a floor
• Musty smell, or paint and plaster bubbling

West Bloomfield and the area around it

Many homes in West Bloomfield were plumbed before anyone put shut-off valves at every fixture, so a small repair means turning off the whole house. When we are already under a sink or behind a toilet we will usually suggest fitting a stop valve while access is open - it costs very little then and it saves an emergency later.

Every job in West Bloomfield starts with a diagnosis and a price. You approve the number before any work starts, and that includes nights, weekends and holidays. If we find something else once the wall is open, work stops and we talk to you before it carries on.