Maeser provides water leak detection in Louisville for homeowners with high water bills, unexplained wet areas, running-water sounds, or other signs of a hidden leak. Family-owned since 1975, we use non-invasive detection methods to narrow down the source before deciding where repair access is needed. Once the leak is found, our plumbers repair the damaged plumbing
Schedule Online(502) 206-4192Signs You Have a Hidden Water Leak
A leaking pipe does not always leave water where you can see it. Watch for changes in water use and conditions around the house, including:
- A water bill that increases without a change in normal use
- Water meter movement when fixtures and appliances are off
- The sound of running or dripping water behind a wall
- Warm spots on a floor
- Musty odors or damp areas
- Stains on walls or ceilings
- Lower water pressure without an obvious cause
A single symptom does not identify where the leak is located. For common causes behind these symptoms, see reasons you might have a leaking pipe.
Maeser's residential leak detection is for homes in the Louisville area. Building owners and facility managers can use our commercial leak detection service for leaks in commercial properties.
The 10-Minute Meter Test You Can Do Right Now
Your water meter can help confirm that water is being used when everything in the house is supposed to be off.
Turn off faucets and water-using appliances. Make sure toilets are not running, and check irrigation or other equipment that uses water. Note the meter reading, then avoid using water for 10 minutes and check it again.
If the meter moves, check again for a running toilet, appliance, irrigation system, or another known source. If those have been ruled out and the meter continues to move, have the plumbing checked for a hidden leak.
If a smart sensor alerted you first, see what to do when your leak detector goes off while you check for a visible source.
How We Find Leaks Without Tearing Up Your Home
Our plumbers start with the symptoms you have noticed and inspect accessible plumbing for a visible source. When the leak is hidden, acoustic equipment can help detect water sounds inside walls or beneath floors, while thermal equipment can identify temperature differences that point to moisture or leaking hot-water piping.
Meter isolation can help narrow down which part of the plumbing is losing water.
The purpose is to narrow down the leak location before deciding where access is needed for repair. If you have unexplained water use or signs of moisture without a visible source, schedule leak detection.
Once the leaking section is located, our pipe repair service covers the repair of damaged water piping.
Slab Leaks: The One That Can't Wait
A slab leak occurs in water piping beneath a concrete slab. Signs can include unexplained water use, warm areas on the floor when a hot-water line is leaking, water appearing along flooring or baseboards, or the sound of running water when fixtures are off.
Slab leak detection narrows down the affected area before the floor is opened for repair.
From Detection to Repair, One Team
Once we find the leak, we explain where it is located, what is leaking, and how the damaged plumbing can be reached. You receive the repair price before any work begins.
If the leak comes from a fixture, valve, water heater, drain, or another part of the plumbing system, our plumbing services cover the needed repair.
What Does Leak Detection Cost?
Leak detection cost depends on where the suspected leak is located and what is required to find it. Accessibility, the size of the area being investigated, the plumbing involved, and the detection method required can affect the final price.
Maeser uses upfront pricing. We explain the detection price before approved work begins and discuss any repair separately after the source is found.
Schedule Online(502) 206-4192Frequently Asked Questions
Plumbers start by checking accessible plumbing and narrowing down the suspected area. Acoustic detection, thermal equipment, and meter isolation can help locate hidden water loss without opening multiple areas of the home looking for the source.
An unexplained increase can come from a leaking pipe, running toilet, dripping fixture, irrigation problem, or another source of water use. Check for visible problems and use the water meter to determine if water continues to flow when fixtures are off.
A hidden leak needs prompt attention if water is spreading quickly, damaging walls or flooring, or cannot be contained. Shut off the water when you can reach the valve safely if the leak is causing active damage.
The cost depends on the suspected location, accessibility, size of the area being investigated, and detection method required. Maeser explains the price before approved detection work begins.
Yes. Once the leak is located, our plumber explains what needs to be repaired and how the damaged plumbing will be accessed. The repair and price are discussed before approved work begins.
