Water Leak Detection
Water leaks can happen when you least expect them.
The worst part? Without detection, you may not catch it in time before it causes even more damage to your home or property.
Don’t wait until the damage is already done. Our leak detection services can identify and prevent water leaks before they cause major damage. Water leakage is a silent threat to any home that can be difficult to spot, but regular water-leak detection can save you from an expensive, destructive surprise.
The last thing anyone wants is to be stuck with expensive water damage. When a leak can happen at any time, you need service that’s available just as quickly.
At Capital, our 24/7 emergency repair services are available whenever you need them, reliably fixing leaks and other urgent issues when every moment counts.
Water Leak Detection & Repairs: Our Process
Damaged pipes, severe cold, and faulty plumbing fixtures are all common causes of leaks, and plumbers use a broad range of technology and techniques to find them.
Plumbers use endoscopic cameras, acoustic listening devices, blocking plugs, and moisture meters to detect the source of a leak. If you suspect a leak has occurred, whether or not you already have a water leak monitoring device, just call Capital.
The Signs of a Water Leak
Water leaks can spring at any time.
For homeowners that spend long periods of time away from home, it can be difficult to detect a leak before it causes serious damage. However, if you are home enough to see the signs, there are numerous ways to tell a leak is occurring. They include:
- Hearing water rush through your walls
- Seeing water stains on the walls or ceiling
- Feeling cold spots on your walls or floors
- Water pooling on the floor
Another telltale sign: higher-than-average water bills.
If you notice any of these signs, call Capital immediately to detect and repair the leak. This is especially important if you see pooling water in your home.
Prevent Water Leaks With Our Comprehensive Snowbird Plumbing Package
Frozen pipes are a destructive and all-too-common cause of home water leaks. Our Snowbird Plumbing Package equips your home with everything it needs to prevent them.
Installed and continually serviced by our expert technicians, this comprehensive package includes everything you’ll need to not only identify a leak when it starts, but also stop it until help arrives to fix it.
Not home to address a leak when it’s detected? No problem. As part of the Snowbird Plumbing Package, our technicians tag and identify your home’s water and gas shutoff valves. From there, we provide an information packet detailing who you need to call to properly address different plumbing emergencies. This way, if a neighbor or relative is available to help while you’re away, they can call the right experts you need to address leaks and other urgent plumbing issues.
No matter where you are or for how long, you’ll never have to worry about a small leak causing big damage while you’re away.
Battery-Operated Leak Detectors
For water-leak detection at any time, the Snowbird package includes three battery-operated leak detectors installed in your home’s leak-vulnerable areas. When a leak is detected, they close the main water valve, saving your home from further damage.
WiFi Sump Pump Monitor
Installed near your sump pump, this Wi-Fi-enabled monitor actively tracks its water level, instantly alerting you when it gets too high or other issues occur.
Moen “Flo” Waterline Shut-Off Valve
Moen’s Flo Waterline Shutoff Valve allows homeowners to remotely control their piping’s shut-off valves through their phone by using a Wi-Fi connection. All you need is the device installed and a Moen subscription.
Water Leak FAQs
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When a water leak occurs, what is the first thing I should do?
When a leak occurs, your #1 priority is to stop its source if possible, reducing potential damage. With the leak temporarily addressed, you can focus on removing as much standing water as possible. -
Is a small water leak an emergency?
A water leak may not look like an emergency when it starts, but it can easily develop into one. To avoid severe damage and expensive repairs, it’s always a good idea to get a leak addressed as soon as you notice it. Usually, it takes 24 hours for mold to develop on wet drywall. -
Can even one water leak cause mold?
Yes. Even a small water leak can cause mold. The mold buildup can worsen the longer a leak goes unaddressed, creating a health hazard. -
After a leak, will the drywall need to be replaced?
This all depends on the severity of the leak. Minor leaks that are addressed quickly and dried thoroughly likely won’t warrant a drywall replacement, but when leaks get more severe, so does the damage they cause.