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Leak detection and repair in Kitchener-Waterloo

Hidden leaks found behind walls, under floors and in supply lines, then repaired.

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Leak detection and repair for homes across Kitchener-Waterloo

A small leak inside a wall or under a floor can run for months before it shows up as a stain, a soft spot or a musty smell. By then the damage often includes drywall, flooring and sometimes mould, so finding the source early saves a lot of repair work.

We trace leaks from the signs you have noticed back to the pipe or fitting that is failing, then repair it. Where we can, we work from the least damaging access point, so as little wall or ceiling as possible has to be opened.

Signs you need leak detection and repair

  • Your water bill went up and your usage did not
  • A stain or bubbling paint on a ceiling or wall
  • A musty smell in one room or cupboard
  • The sound of running water when everything is off
  • A warm spot on the floor, which can point to a hot water leak below it
  • Low water pressure throughout the house

How the job works

  1. Confirm there is a leak

    We start at the water meter: with every fixture off, a meter that keeps moving means water is going somewhere.

  2. Narrow down the location

    We isolate sections of the plumbing and check the visible pipes, fittings and fixtures closest to the signs you have seen.

  3. Open only what is needed

    Once the source is found, we open the smallest area that gives safe access to the pipe.

  4. Repair and test

    We replace the damaged section or fitting, turn the water back on and check the repair under pressure.

Common questions

How can I check for a leak myself?

Turn off every tap and appliance that uses water, then look at your water meter. If the dial or numbers keep moving, water is leaking somewhere in the house.

Will my walls have to be opened?

Sometimes an opening is needed to reach the pipe. We locate the leak as closely as we can first, so the opening stays as small as possible.

Is a small leak urgent?

A slow leak is rarely a crisis the same day, but it keeps causing damage. The longer water soaks into wood and drywall, the more likely mould becomes and the more material has to be replaced.

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Where we do leak detection and repair

Based in Kitchener, working across Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Stratford.