Troy’s Plumbing Leak Detection Experts
You might think a plumbing leak will be an obvious problem: a spray of water across the room, or a huge pool of water around your bathroom sink. But quite a few drip away behind walls and under floors well before you even notice they’re there. By the time you smell that musty smell or spot anything wrong, the water’s already had ample opportunity to leak into your materials.
The Emergency Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Troy team spots leaks, fix them at the source, remove any water, and dry out materials if you need to.
Signs You’ve Got a Hidden Leak
A majority of leaks are easy to miss. Here’s how you can get a better idea if you’ve got a leak quietly dripping away behind the scenes:
- A water bill that jumped for no clear reason (bill shock is one of the main ways you’ll know)
- Stains or discoloration on walls, ceilings, or floors
- A musty smell that won’t go away
- Paint or wallpaper that’s bubbling or peeling
- Warped or soft spots in flooring
- The sound of running water when nothing’s on
Noticing any of these? Don’t shrug it off or wait it out. A small leak won’t get better on its own, and it certainly won’t stop damaging your home.
Where Do Leaks Start?
Leaks don’t always follow a formula; they can come from almost anywhere in your plumbing. Here are some of the most common spots we find leaks in the Miami Valley:
- Under sinks and behind toilets
- At supply lines feeding washing machines and dishwashers
- Around water heater connections
- Inside walls where pipes run
- Under slab floors, where leaks hide the longest
How Our Team Handles Plumbing Leaks in Troy
Here’s how the Emergency Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Troy crew handles plumbing leaks in Troy, OH, and beyond.
- We find the source: We locate exactly where the hidden leak is. That includes the ones behind walls and under floors.
- We fix it: We’ll repair the leak at the source so it’s actually fixed rather than just temporarily patched up.
- We clean up the damage: Did the water soak into your floors and walls? We don’t leave that for you to deal with; we extract the water, and dry the area, the same as we would after any water damage.
Why Catching Leaks Early Matters
If you’ve got a leak dripping away, it might not seem like an emergency. Maybe you think you’ll eventually get around to it. We get it. But if you leave even a tiny leak alone, it has the opportunity to soak into your floors or walls, ruin drywall, and give mold the golden opportunity to start growing in no time.
Fixing a leak early keeps everything cheap and in relatively good shape. Plus, since we handle both the plumbing problem as well as the cleanup, you get the whole thing solved in just one call to us!
Serving Troy and the Miami Valley
We’re based in the heart of Troy, but that certainly doesn’t stop us from serving the surrounding communities in the Miami Valley. That includes Tipp City, Piqua, Sidney, Vandalia, and Huber Heights. A lot of the homes in the area have some age on them, and older plumbing’s exactly where leaks like to spring up most.
Think you’ve got a leak working away in the background? Don’t wait another minute. Give the Emergency Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Troy team a call ASAP and we’ll get out to you, find the leak, and deal with everything that comes after!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a leak I can’t see?
Watch for a spike in your water bill. Since leaks can be anywhere in your plumbing, getting that sticker shock from your monthly bill will be the primary way you know something’s off. Along with that, if you’re hearing water when everything’s off, or you’re smelling a musty odor, any of those are worth giving us a call for.
Do you find the leak, or do I need to know where it is?
We’ll find it. You don’t need to do anything at all. Locating those hard-to-find leaks is part of our job, and we’ve mastered it. You won’t need to know exactly where it’s coming from before you call.
Do you clean up the water damage too?
Yes! If the leak causes damage, we extract the standing water (no matter how much) and start the structural drying process all in the same visit. Plus, if you need any restoration when all’s said and done, we can hand the work off to the trusted experts at Complete Detail Cleaning & Restoration!