Pipe work
Leak Detection in Burlington
Ceiling stains are rarely directly beneath the pipe that caused them. Water follows joists and pipes before it shows itself, so finding the source takes method.
- Leaks traced with meter and camera
- Copper, PEX and press fittings
- Pressure tested after repair
- Drywall openings kept small
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Signs of a hidden leak
- Your water meter moves when every tap is off.
- A ceiling stain grows or turns soft.
- Paint bubbles or baseboards swell.
- The water bill jumps without a change in use.
- You hear water running inside a wall.
What's included
- Moisture meter and thermal camera
- Copper, PEX and press fittings
- Pressure gauge on a hose bib
- Tubing cutters and a torch
Our work on site, in order
Our first stop is the meter. With all fixtures off, we watch the low-flow dial; if it turns, water is going somewhere. We then close individual shut-offs to narrow it down, toilet by toilet and branch by branch. A toilet flapper that leaks into the bowl is the most common silent leak and costs nothing to find. For leaks inside finished spaces we use moisture meters and thermal imaging to trace damp areas to their source, and listen along pipes. The wall gets opened only after the source is pinned down, with a cut as small as the repair allows.
Tell-tale signs
- A water bill that climbs with no change in use
- Stains on a ceiling below a bathroom
- Banging pipes or low pressure
- Green or white crust on copper joints
What makes the job bigger or smaller
Where the pipe runs. Leaks in an unfinished basement are quick. Leaks in a slab, inside a tiled shower wall or above a finished ceiling take longer to pinpoint and to reach. Pinhole leaks in older copper tend to repeat, so we check nearby runs too. For drain leaks rather than supply leaks, a camera or a dye test helps.
Job at a glance
- Work
- Leak Detection
- Trade
- Pipe work
- Where
- Burlington and nearby
- Book
- (365) 464-5184
Burlington homes and this job
Copper installed in the 1970s and 1980s, common across Headon Forest, Brant Hills and Palmer, can develop pinholes as it ages. Polybutylene in some 1980s and 1990s homes fails at its fittings. Shower valve bodies and tub spouts in renovated bathrooms also leak inside the wall. Once found, repairs are covered on burst pipe repair and, for widespread trouble, repiping. Our guide to reading your meter walks through the check step by step.
Worth asking your plumber
- Is it a supply leak or a drain leak?
- How much will need to be opened?
- Is the rest of the pipe in similar condition?
- Can you show me the meter test?
How the visit runs
- 1
Close the main and drain down the line.
- 2
Find the leak or weak section and open the access.
- 3
Cut out the damaged pipe and fit new.
- 4
Pressure test, restore water and check for weeps.
Questions we hear
Is it possible to locate a leak before cutting drywall?
The source can usually be pinpointed first, which keeps the eventual cut small.
Is a running toilet really a leak?
Yes. A toilet that never stops filling wastes surprising volumes every day.
Does insurance cover hidden leaks?
Policies vary. Insurers often separate sudden escapes from gradual seepage, so check your wording.