Peoria, AZ Leak Detection Services
If you suspect hidden water leaks in Peoria, we advise you to disable the main water supply as a first step. That will prevent any further water damage until we can get there and have a look. Once we arrive, the first order of business will be finding the leak. Then, we will discuss the problem with you, explore your repair options, and provide you with honest advice.
Our Peoria plumbers have a range of sophisticated leak detection equipment at our disposal, such as thermal imaging. Leaks create energy, which results in heat that we detect with advanced sensors. Using a heat map on a monitor, we can see leaks occurring behind walls, underground, and even under driveways and other hard surfaces.
Acoustic detection is an alternative to thermal imaging that involves the use of sensitive listening equipment. Leaks create sounds that may be inaudible to the human ear, but our equipment can pick them up. The system can then create a visual representation of that noise and provide us with a sound map.
A third option is moisture sensing. Through the use of this equipment, we can measure the moisture content in various surfaces. Those include drywall and hardwood floors, and in some scenarios, this information can be useful in pinpointing leaks.
We can also perform video camera inspections using high-definition cameras and monitors. This approach can help us find leaks in pipes that are not otherwise easily accessed. Those can include pipes behind your walls and pipes buried underneath your landscape, such as the sewer line.
There are many potential causes of hidden water leaks in Peoria:
- High water pressure
- Frozen and burst pipes
- Foundation movement
- Water heater malfunctions
- Faulty valves and connectors
- Plumbing fixture malfunctions
- Corrosion and other pipe deterioration
Depending on the scope of the leak, a repair rather than a replacement may be an option. Common plumbing leak repairs in Peoria include replacing worn valves and pipe connections. If a pipe itself has sprung a leak, we’ll generally recommend replacing the damaged pipe. Depending on what caused the leak, the damage may extend beyond just the area of the rupture. In some situations, we will perform a temporary repair, such as a clamp, and then return later for the final repair.
Our team can replace all types of pipe materials, including copper and plastic. When repairing and replacing underground pipes, there are a couple of approaches. We can excavate to access the pipe and either repair or replace it. If the pipe runs under hard surfaces, then we may recommend a trenchless method instead. Cured-in-place pipe relining is an example of a trenchless repair. Pipe bursting is an example of a trenchless replacement method. It involves the use of a bursting head that breaks up the old pipe while installing the new one. In some cases, we can even help with 24/7 pipe repair if there’s an urgent need.