Signs you may need water line leak detection
- A patch of lawn that stays soggy or unusually green
- Low water pressure throughout the house
- Water meter running with everything off
- Muddy water or air in the taps
How we find it
- Line location: We trace the path of the pipe from the meter to the house.
- Acoustic listening: We listen along the line for the sound of escaping water.
- Tracer gas (when needed): Safe hydrogen/nitrogen gas rises through the soil at the leak on plastic lines that are hard to hear.
Why accurate detection matters in Bargersville
Service lines in older neighborhoods are often galvanized steel or copper, while newer subdivisions use PEX or PVC. Each one fails differently and sounds different underground, which is why we use more than one method.
Once the leak is marked, you or your plumber can make a small repair instead of replacing the whole line. You also get a report with photos showing where we found it.
Common questions
Who is responsible for the water line leak, me or the utility?
In most cases the homeowner owns the line from the meter to the house, and the utility owns the line up to the meter. Check with your water provider if the leak is close to the meter.
Can you find a leak in a plastic water line?
Yes. Plastic lines are quieter, so we add tracer gas testing when acoustic listening alone isn’t enough.