Plumbing and leak detection services
Choose the description closest to what you are seeing. If the source is unclear, call and describe where the water first appeared and when you noticed it.
What to tell the plumber
Start with the first change you noticed. A wet patch that appears after a shower gives the plumber a different starting point from a sound that continues all night. Mention whether the problem is getting worse, whether it affects hot or cold water, and whether anyone has recently worked on the plumbing. You can describe a symptom in plain language even when you cannot see the pipe.
If you have photos, take one showing the whole room and another showing the affected area. Keep the dates so the plumber can see how the patch changed. A recent bill can also help. Compare gallons used and the number of days in each billing period, since a higher dollar amount alone does not establish that more water went through the meter.
What happens during a visit?
The plumber may begin at the fixtures and accessible shutoffs. A running toilet, a dripping valve, or an irrigation line can account for water use that otherwise looks like an underground leak. Tell the plumber if a softener, irrigation controller, or other appliance runs on a schedule. The timing can help explain why a symptom disappears during the visit.
Once visible sources have been considered, the plumber can decide whether to isolate a supply line, test pressure, listen for escaping water, or use temperature differences to narrow the search. Ask which finding points to the suspected pipe and how closely the location can be identified before anyone opens a finished surface.