Leak detection and pipe repair
Hidden leaks get expensive fast. We locate leaks behind walls, under slabs, and above ceilings in Lake Forest homes before we open more of the house than we have to.
Slab leaks in Orange County homes
A large share of Lake Forest and south county houses sit on concrete slabs. Supply lines under that slab can leak for weeks before you see a warm spot on the floor, hear water with everything off, or notice the bill jump. We use pressure testing and acoustic listening to narrow the location, then repair or reroute the line.
Catching a slab leak early protects the slab and keeps the repair smaller. If you are seeing unexplained damp spots or a meter that spins with all fixtures off, that is enough reason to call.
Repairs after we find it
Once the leak is located, we repair the affected pipe. For homes with repeated pinhole leaks, corroded galvanized, or rust-tinged water, we will say plainly whether a spot repair still makes sense or whether a partial or whole-home repipe is the cleaner long-term job. Copper and PEX are the materials we use for repipes.
You approve the price before we start. If we find something else once the wall or slab is open, we stop and talk to you before adding scope.
Questions
How do you find a leak without tearing up the house?
We isolate sections with pressure tests and use moisture readings and acoustic equipment to narrow the area. The goal is to open only what we need for the repair. Slab leaks take more care because the pipe is under concrete.
Is a slab leak always a full repipe?
No. A single isolated leak can often be repaired or rerouted. Repeated leaks, discolored water, or falling pressure across the house are the signs that the rest of the system may be at the end of its life. We inspect and give you both options.
Where we run this work
Lake Forest is home base. We also handle leak detection in these south county cities: