Meter and pressure tests
A meter that keeps moving with every fixture off shows water escaping beyond it, so leak testing begins there. After that, a pressure test narrows the loss down to one run of pipe.
Leak Detection and Slab Leak Repair in Cedar Hill
Leak detection finds water that is escaping where nobody can see it, whether that is under a slab, inside a wall or ceiling or in the yard line to the house. Call and describe what you have noticed.
The sections below cover how a leak is located, which side of the meter is yours and what Cedar Hill’s permit page says about plumbing repairs.
Finding the leak
Leaks inside walls and ceilings
Moisture readings trace how far water has traveled from a stain, damp drywall or a musty smell, any of which can mark a leak in a wall or ceiling.
Slab leaks
A leak in a pipe under the slab is traced from above, and the concrete is opened only over the damaged section so the pipe can be repaired.
Yard line leaks
In the yard, a boggy spot, a strip of unusually green grass or a meter still turning when the whole house is shut off may mark a leak in the line outside.
Which side of the meter is yours
The yard line between the meter and the house is on the resident’s side, since residents own the water system from the meter onward.
Permits for repairs and yard lines
The city’s permit page lists plumbing among the building systems whose alteration or repair needs a permit.
Its permit records also include plumbing permits for replacing or repairing yard water service lines.
The emergency page covers a burst pipe, repiping covers worn-out supply lines, and fixture repair covers a leaking fixture, with the remaining services listed on the homepage.
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