Leak Detection in Marietta, GA
A leak you can't see is still costing you money and, eventually, causing damage. We use electronic leak detection to find hidden pipe damage in Marietta homes, from a slab leak under the foundation to a supply line leaking inside a wall, without guessing or cutting open the whole house to find it.
Signs you need Leak Detection in Marietta
Unexplained rise in the water bill
The meter keeps running even with every fixture in the house off, a strong sign of a leak somewhere in the system.
Warm spot on the floor
Often a sign of a hot water line leaking under a slab, since the escaping hot water warms the surrounding concrete.
Sound of running water with everything off
A hissing or running sound with no fixture in use points to a leak in the supply line itself.
Damp patch or mold on a wall or ceiling
A slow leak inside a wall cavity often shows up as discoloration or a musty smell before any visible water appears.
Spot Repair vs. Reroute
| Spot Repair | Reroute | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A single, isolated leak | A slab leak where breaking concrete should be avoided |
| Concrete or wall opening | A small, targeted opening | None, or minimal, at the new line path |
| Typical cost | Lower for one leak | Higher, but avoids slab demolition |
| Future risk | Doesn't address other aging sections | Same, unless paired with a broader repipe evaluation |
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Same-day appointments are usually available.
Why this happens in Marietta
Given Marietta's housing stock, most hidden leaks trace back to the same root cause: original copper supply lines from the 1970s-90s construction era, now 30 to 50 years old and past typical service life. A leak under a slab foundation is especially common in this market because so much of the housing stock from that era was built slab-on-grade with copper lines running through the concrete.
How we find the actual problem
We use acoustic leak detection equipment to listen for the sound of water escaping under pressure, combined with thermal imaging to spot temperature differences a hot water leak creates in a slab or wall. For a suspected slab leak specifically, this pinpoints the leak's location within a small area rather than requiring the whole slab to be opened. Any resulting repair follows the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code, based on the International Plumbing Code (IPC).
"I Don't Know Where It's At": Finding a Leak You Can't See
Most calls for this service start the same way: the homeowner knows something is wrong, usually from the water bill or a warm spot on the floor, but has no idea where the leak actually is. That's exactly what electronic leak detection is for. Acoustic and thermal imaging equipment locates the leak's position without any exploratory demolition, so the repair, once we know where to look, is targeted instead of a guess.
Repair options, honestly compared
What every visit includes
Acoustic and thermal imaging equipment run across the suspected area before anything is opened
A clear location for the leak, not just a general area, before repair options are discussed
A recommendation between spot repair, rerouting the line, or a broader repipe evaluation if this looks like more than one leak
A written or photographed record of what was found, useful if you're filing an insurance claim
What affects the price
Every job is quoted after diagnosis and approved by you before work starts. These are the real factors that move the price up or down:
Leak Detection FAQ
No. Electronic leak detection locates the leak first, using acoustic and thermal equipment, so any cutting that follows is targeted to the actual leak location rather than exploratory.
Even a small, slow leak can run continuously for weeks before it's noticed, which is why a sudden jump in the water bill with no change in household water use is worth investigating.
Yes, the same acoustic equipment traces the water service line from the meter to the house, which covers the yard portion of the line, not just what's under the slab or inside the walls.
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What to do while you wait
Shut off the main water valve
If you suspect an active leak rather than a slow one, shutting off the main stops the water loss while you wait, even if you don't know the exact source yet.
Don't ignore a sudden water bill spike
A jump in usage with no change in household habits is worth investigating promptly. The longer a hidden leak runs, the more water and potential damage it causes.
Note when and where you notice symptoms
A warm spot's location, when a sound started, or which room shows dampness all help narrow down the search before equipment is even used.
Avoid DIY wall or slab cutting
Opening a wall or slab without first locating the leak electronically often misses the actual source and adds repair cost for no benefit.