How to Detect a Water Leak Without Destroying Your Home

2.     Check Your Water Meter for Hidden Leaks

Another non-invasive way to detect a water leak in your home is to perform a water meter test. First, turn off all the water in your house – faucets, appliances, everything. Then, check your water meter. If the dial is still moving or the numbers are increasing, call a professional plumber to test for water leaks before your water bills spiral out of control.

3.     Listen for Unusual Sounds in the Walls

The sound of running water when you open a faucet is normal and should be no cause for alarm. However, hearing the rush of water when all fixtures are turned off may indicate a leak occurring behind your walls.

4.     Inspect Your Walls and Ceilings for Stains

Sometimes, all you need to do is watch out for stains on your walls and ceilings. Water leaks leave discoloration and damp spots on these surfaces, giving you a clue that you have a problem that needs to be fixed.

5.     Check for Soft or Warped Flooring

If you have a water line running underneath your flooring, you may be able to tell when there’s a leak by observing changes in the flooring itself. You may notice soft spots, warping, or buckling in specific areas. The longer you ignore this problem, the more damage you’ll have to deal with in the long haul. Reach out to a professional plumber for inspection.

6.     Use Food Coloring to Detect Toilet Leaks

A leak at the base of your toilet is easily visible, but a leak occurring within the toilet tank can be quite elusive. To check for this type of leak, add a few drops of food coloring to the water in the toilet tank. Wait about 10–15 minutes without flushing. If the color appears in the bowl, you have a leak. Call the plumbers at Urgent Rooter to find the source of the leak and fix it before it wastes a lot of water.

7.     Watch for Water Pressure Changes

Your water pressure should remain above 40 psi if your plumbing is in good working condition. A sudden drop in water pressure could mean you’re losing water somewhere along your plumbing system.

Contact Urgent Rooter for Leak Detection Services

If you’ve noticed signs of a water leak in your home, it’s important to have the problem resolved in a timely manner to prevent water damage, water contamination, and high water bills. Here at Urgent Rooter, we pride ourselves on offering quality plumbing repair services, including leak repair and water line replacement. Our plumbers are highly trained and equipped with cutting-edge tools to detect even the most hidden leaks occurring in concealed areas. Contact Urgent Rooter today for professional and affordable leak detection and repair services.