Leak Repair

Leaky Pipe Repair & Replacement Phoenix, Arizona

Whether clearly visible or cleverly hidden, leaking pipes lead to water damage ranging from a small stained area to major structural damage.  So if you even suspect you have a leak, don’t ignore it.  In many cases, you can make a plumbing repair yourself, but those fixes are prone to fail sooner rather than later.  Our residential and commercial plumbing experts can quickly determine if you have a water leak, pinpoint the source of the leak, then make permanent repairs. ASAP Plumbing provides affordable leaky pipe repair and replacement services to all Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Arizona and surrounding areas. Schedule an appointment today.

What To Do

If you can hear or see a leaky pipe directly, or if there are wet areas with pooling water, that’s an emergency.  Shut off the water (there are usually valves underneath sinks and behind toilets) for fixture plumbing problems or at the main shutoff valve for leaky pipes.  It’s time to call our plumbing services.  And seriously consider contacting a water damage restoration specialist to get everything thoroughly dried out before major deterioration sets in.

Leaky Pipe or Leaky House?

It’s not always clear if the problem is in the plumbing or in the building.  Both can leave water stains and damp areas.  You might see or smell mold.  If there’s a spike in your water bill or you notice hot or warm spots on the floor a pipe leak is a more likely culprit.  Brownish or otherwise discolored water may indicate that corrosion has set in.  Or you may notice lower water pressure.

You may want to perform a test yourself using the utility water meter, using the instructions from sources like https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/how-to-check-for-a-water-leak.  For greater confidence in ruling out a plumbing problem you may want to run the test for 1-2 hours.  Don’t forget water-users such as toilets and ice makers, and remember to check under the bathroom and kitchen sink cabinets for signs of dampness.

Like most plumbers, we can perform a more sensitive pressure test along with other checks to narrow down the possibilities.  But we can also use our array of electronic leak detection gear to track down the source.  That’s especially important for three reasons.

• The source of the leak can be quite a distance from where dampness finally surfaces.
• Several of our instruments can locate roof, window, and other leaks as well as leaking pipes.
• Meter and pressure tests can’t detect leaks in drain and sewer lines.  But our equipment and expertise can.  We can also perform video camera pipe inspections for sewer lines.