Meter and pressure tests
The plumber runs meter and pressure tests to show whether water is escaping and where, so nothing gets opened up on a guess.
Leak Detection and Slab Leak Repair in Fort Worth
A leak you cannot see tends to give itself away through a climbing water bill, a damp patch on the floor or a faint sound of running water. Call us and a plumber is arranged to find where the water is escaping.
Below are the ways leaks are found, which side of the meter the pipe is on and what a hidden leak can mean for your water bill.
Finding the leak
Leaks inside walls and ceilings
Stains, soft drywall and the sound of dripping show where water has already travelled. The plumber traces it back to the pipe or fitting.
Slab leaks
A leak under the concrete floor shows through warm spots, a wet floor covering or a bill that climbs for no clear reason. The plumber locates it before opening the slab.
Yard line leaks
Wet ground or a sunken patch between the meter and the house can mean the buried line is leaking. The plumber follows the line to find the break.
Which side of the meter is yours
Fort Worth Water owns the portion of the line from the main to the water meter, and the meter itself. The property owner is responsible for the portion from the water meter to the building inlet, so a yard line leak past the meter is the owner’s repair.
Adjusting the bill after a hidden leak
Fort Worth Water says a hidden water leak beyond your control, such as one under the foundation or inside a wall, may qualify for a leak adjustment on the bill. Keep the plumber’s receipt or paid invoice, because the request goes in within 60 days of the repair.
The request also asks for your account number, the address, the high-bill dates and a description of the repair. Whether an adjustment is granted is the utility’s decision.
A leak that has been found leads to a repair, a new line or a heater swap. Read about repiping and emergency plumbing, or go to the homepage for the rest.
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