Leak Detection in Whiteland & New Whiteland, IN

Whiteland & New Whiteland at a glance

County	Johnson County, Indiana
ZIP code	46184
Population	Whiteland 4,599; New Whiteland 5,550 (2020 U.S. Census)
Water provider	Whiteland Water Works (Whiteland) or Indiana American Water (New Whiteland)
Most common calls	Slab leaks, buried service lines, hidden leaks, high water bills
Services	Slab Leak Detection, Underground Water Leak Detection, Hidden Water Leak Detection, Pool & Spa Leak Detection, Thermal Imaging Inspection, Irrigation Leak Detection

Whiteland and New Whiteland sit side by side along the I-65 corridor between Greenwood and Franklin, northeast of Bargersville. They share the 46184 ZIP code, and many streets run from one town straight into the other.

Homes here range from established neighborhoods to newer subdivisions. Whichever you have, the goal is the same: find the leak first, so only one small area gets opened.

Most common leak calls in Whiteland & New Whiteland

Slab Leak Detection: A meter that keeps running, warm floors or the sound of water under the slab.
Underground Water Leak Detection: Low pressure or a wet spot between the meter and the house.
Hidden Water Leak Detection: Stains, soft drywall or water showing up in a ceiling under a bathroom.
Thermal Imaging Inspection: A moisture map and photo report for an insurance claim.

Why a high water bill is often the first sign

In a slab or crawl-space home, a leak under the floor or in the buried service line can run for weeks without showing. Very often the first clue is the bill, or the leak indicator on the meter spinning when nothing is on.

A quick meter test tells you a lot. With everything off, 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 the house.

Why leaks happen in Whiteland & New Whiteland

Slab and crawl-space homes where supply lines run out of sight.
Buried service lines stressed by clay soil movement and freeze–thaw.
Water heaters and their lines in garages and utility rooms.
Running toilets and dripping fixtures, which are cheap to fix but easy to miss.
Hose bibs left connected to a hose over winter, which can crack inside the wall.

Meter moving with everything off? That’s a leak. The sooner it’s found, the smaller the repair.

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Your water utility and the service line in Whiteland & New Whiteland

The Town of Whiteland runs its own water utility, Whiteland Water Works, and buys its water wholesale from Indiana American Water. New Whiteland is served directly by Indiana American Water. Your bill shows which one you have.

Either way, the utility usually owns the meter and the line up to it, and the homeowner owns the line from the meter into the house. If water is pooling at the meter, call the utility first.

Utility sites: Town of Whiteland Water Department, Indiana American 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 Whiteland & New Whiteland

Finding the leak is only half the job. Once it’s marked, our plumbing partner can make the repair, so Whiteland & New Whiteland 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 Whiteland & New Whiteland

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 Whiteland & New Whiteland homeowners

Leak detection in Whiteland & New Whiteland: frequently asked questions

Do you offer leak detection in Whiteland and New Whiteland?

Yes. We serve both towns and the rest of ZIP code 46184 from our base in Bargersville, including slab leaks, buried water line leaks, hidden leaks in walls and floors, pools and sprinklers.

Who supplies water in Whiteland and New Whiteland?

Whiteland has its own utility, Whiteland Water Works, which buys its water from Indiana American Water. New Whiteland is served by Indiana American Water. Your bill shows which one you have.

How do I tell if the leak is inside the house or in the yard?

Turn off all water, then close the main shutoff valve in the house. If the meter still moves, the leak is in the buried line outside. If it stops, the leak is inside the house.

Is a slab leak in Whiteland an emergency?

It should be handled quickly because it wastes water and can damage flooring. If it’s on the hot side, close the cold water inlet on the water heater until the repair, then have the leak located.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census; Town of Whiteland Water Department.