Signs of a hidden leak
- A water meter that moves when all taps are off
- Damp patches, peeling paint or swollen baseboards
- The sound of running water when nothing is on
- Warm spots on a basement floor in a house with pipes under the slab
- A musty smell inside a cabinet or closet
How we track it down
We start with the meter test to confirm water is escaping. Then we isolate sections of the plumbing, listen with acoustic equipment, and use moisture meters and thermal imaging to read what is happening behind drywall. Only then do we open a small, targeted hole.
- Meter test and isolate fixtures.
- Pressure test supply lines.
- Use acoustic, thermal and moisture tools to locate the leak.
- Open the smallest access possible and repair.
Common leaks in Brampton homes
Pinhole leaks in copper, failed toilet fill valves that run silently, ice maker lines behind fridges, and cracked fittings on older plastic pipe are the regular finds. In homes from the late 1970s to mid 1990s, grey polybutylene pipe is worth checking for, because its fittings are known to fail.
Tools, access and testing
| Tools we bring | Copper cutter, ProPress jaws, PEX crimper, moisture meter |
|---|---|
| What we open | Drywall at the leak, ceiling panels, the main valve |
| What we test | Static pressure on the line, joints under load |
Where in Brampton we do this
We take leak detection calls right across the city, including Northwood Park, Downtown Brampton, Sandringham-Wellington, Bram East and the streets around them.
Questions we get
Does a toilet that keeps refilling push up my water bill?
Yes. A tank that refills all day quietly burns through litres, often with no sound you would notice.