Why bother
A hidden leak can rot framing, grow mould and stain ceilings long before anyone sees water. Regular checks catch them while the fix is small.
Doing it, in order
- Read your water meter at night, then again in the morning with no water employed.
- Look under every sink for drips and swollen cabinet floors.
- Check around toilets and tubs for soft flooring.
- Look at ceilings below bathrooms for stains.
- Feel the basement floor for warm spots.
- Smell for mustiness in closets and cabinets.
Leak sensors are inexpensive and can be placed near water heaters, washers and sinks.
When the job becomes ours
Call if the meter moves with no water in use, if you see stains, or if a floor feels soft. We find the leak with as little cutting as possible.
Your bucket-and-rag checklist
- Read the meter
- Check under sinks
- Watch for stains
Stop line: If the meter moves with taps off, call. Ring (365) 517-0032.
Our favourite test costs nothing: note the meter's red triangle, keep every fixture idle through a long lunch, then compare readings. A shifted triangle says supply water is escaping somewhere.
Questions people ask us
Can a small leak raise my bill much?
A steady drip can add up over months.