Southport & Perry Township at a glance
| County | Marion County (Perry Township), Indianapolis |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 46227, 46237, 46217 |
| Population | 2,123 in the city of Southport (2020 U.S. Census); Perry Township is much larger |
| Water provider | Citizens Energy Group (Citizens Water) for most addresses |
| Most common calls | Slab leaks, buried service lines, hidden wall and ceiling leaks |
| Services | Slab Leak Detection, Underground Water Leak Detection, Hidden Water Leak Detection, Pool & Spa Leak Detection, Thermal Imaging Inspection, Irrigation Leak Detection |
Southport is a small city founded in 1832, surrounded by Perry Township on the south side of Indianapolis, just north of Greenwood and the Johnson County line. Much of Perry Township was built out after World War II, so many homes here are several decades old, alongside newer infill.
Homes of that age often have original copper or galvanized supply lines and long-buried service lines, which is exactly where hidden leaks start.
Most common leak calls in Southport & Perry Township
- Slab Leak Detection: Warm floors, a running meter or water sounds under the slab in south-side ranches.
- Underground Water Leak Detection: Low pressure or a wet strip of lawn from an aging service line.
- Hidden Water Leak Detection: Stains, soft drywall or a ceiling leak under a bathroom.
- Thermal Imaging Inspection: Moisture mapping and a photo report for insurance.
Mid-century homes and their leaks
Many south-side homes are slab-on-grade ranches or have crawl spaces, with supply lines under the floor. Older copper can develop pinhole leaks, and galvanized lines corrode from the inside. See pinhole leaks in copper pipes and galvanized pipe replacement.
A leak in the buried service line often shows up as low pressure or a wet strip of lawn. With older lines, the question is often repair or replace; see water line replacement cost.
Why leaks happen in Southport & Perry Township
- Aging copper and galvanized pipe in mid-century homes.
- Slab foundations with supply lines under the floor.
- Freeze–thaw cycles that crack shallow lines and spigots.
- Tree roots from mature trees pressing on buried lines.
- Clay soil that moves and stresses pipe under slabs and lawns.
Meter moving with everything off? That’s a leak. The sooner it’s found, the smaller the repair.
(877) 729-0265Your water utility and the service line in Southport & Perry Township
Most homes in Southport and Perry Township get their water from Citizens Energy Group (Citizens Water), which serves most of Marion County. Your bill confirms your provider.
In most cases, the utility owns the meter and the line up to it, and the homeowner owns the service line from the meter to the house. If the leak is at the meter or in the street, call Citizens first.
Utility sites: Citizens Energy Group water.
Check for a leak before you call
- Turn off every faucet, the washer, dishwasher and ice maker.
- Look at your water meter’s leak indicator, or write down the reading.
- Wait 30 minutes to two hours without using water. If the reading changed or the indicator spins, water is leaking.
- Close the main shutoff in the house. If the meter still moves, the leak is in the buried line outside; if it stops, it’s inside.
- If you have sprinklers, close the irrigation valve too, so a sprinkler leak doesn’t look like a house leak.
More detail: how to find a water leak in your house.
Leak repair in Southport & Perry Township
Finding the leak is only half the job. Once it’s marked, our plumbing partner can make the repair, so Southport & Perry Township homeowners deal with one team from the first call to the fixed pipe. Common repairs:
- Slab leak repair: a spot repair through one small opening at the marked spot, or rerouting the line through walls or the attic. See slab leak repair cost.
- Water line repair: one small hole at the marked spot on the buried service line, or a new line when the old one keeps failing. See water line replacement cost.
- Hidden pipe repair: a small opening in the wall, ceiling or floor at the marked spot, instead of several exploratory holes.
Already have a plumber you trust? We hand them the marked spot and our photo report instead.
What leak detection costs in Southport & Perry Township
The price depends on the type of leak, how many lines need testing and what’s above the pipe, not on which town you live in. Detection and repair are quoted separately, and we can arrange both through our plumbing partner. See what affects leak detection cost, or call for a quote for your home.
Guides for Southport & Perry Township homeowners
- Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes: Causes, Signs and Repair Options
- Slab Leak Repair Cost: What You'll Pay and What Drives It
- Galvanized Pipe Replacement: Signs, Costs and the Lead Question
- Water Line Replacement Cost in Indiana: Meter to House
- Water Leaking From the Ceiling: What to Do and How to Find the Source
Leak detection in Southport & Perry Township: frequently asked questions
Do you serve Southport and Perry Township?
Yes. We serve Southport and Perry Township on Indianapolis’ south side, including ZIP codes 46227, 46237 and 46217, just north of our Johnson County service area.
Who supplies water on the south side of Indianapolis?
Most homes in Southport and Perry Township are served by Citizens Energy Group (Citizens Water). Your bill confirms your provider.
Are pinhole leaks common in older south-side homes?
They can be. Older copper lines can pit from the inside over time. One pinhole can be repaired; several in a few years usually means it is time to consider rerouting or repiping.
Can you find a slab leak without breaking the floor?
Yes. We pressure-test the lines, then listen through the floor with acoustic equipment and scan with a thermal camera to mark the leak. The plumber opens only one small section for the repair.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census; Citizens Energy Group water.
