Leaks In Your Eastern North Carolina Home Can't Hide From Us
You never even saw it coming. You're strolling down the hall in your home, scrolling through the latest news on your phone, when you take a step and your foot just... keeps... going... right on through the floor, leaving you in a heap. What happened? What made your floor give way? Chances are, a water leak was involved. Our plumbing is hidden in our walls and under our floors, and if it develops a leak, that water can cause anything from minimal to catastrophic damage. But with the experts at C&M Plumbing and Septic, even the most devious leak can't stay hidden for long. Our leak detection services use advanced tools and techniques to sniff out any potentially damaging leaks so they can be fixed before disaster strikes.
Suspect you've got a leak causing problems in your home? Mt. Olive's leak detectives are just a phone call away. Send us a message online or dial 919-658-6109 today!
How Do I Know If I Have A Water Leak?
A water leak can cause a lot of damage in a short amount of time - ironic, considering how important water is to our day-to-day lives. But for that reason, it's important to keep a steady eye around your home, looking for signs of an issue like:
- Your Water Bills Keep Climbing: If your monthly water bills have been steadily increasing even though your family's water usage hasn't changed, you've probably got a leak somewhere that's wasting water around the clock. Even small leaks can add up to hundreds of extra gallons on your bill, and bigger leaks can cost you serious money every month until they're found and fixed.
- Your Water Meter Won't Stop Running: Walk out to your water meter when nobody's using water in your house - no showers, dishwasher, washing machine, or even toilets refilling. If that meter dial is still moving, water is escaping somewhere between the meter and your house, and you need professional leak detection to find out where it's going.
- Unexplained Damp Spots or Mold Growth: Mysterious wet areas on walls, ceilings, or floors often indicate hidden leaks behind drywall or under flooring. Mold and mildew problems that keep coming back, even after cleaning, usually mean there's ongoing moisture from a leak that's feeding the problem and creating health hazards for your family.
- You Can Hear Water Running When Nothing's On: If you hear the sound of water flowing through pipes when all your faucets and appliances are turned off, there's water moving somewhere it shouldn't be. These phantom water sounds often indicate leaks in walls or under slabs that are letting water escape continuously.
- Foundation Cracks or Settling Issues: Leaks under your home's foundation can wash away soil and cause settling, cracking, or other structural problems. If you notice new cracks in your foundation walls, floors, or exterior walls, a hidden leak might be undermining your home's stability and needs immediate attention.
- Hot Spots On Floors Or High Humidity: Warm areas on your floor when the heat's not running often indicate hot water leaks under the slab. Similarly, unexplained humidity, condensation on windows, or that musty smell that won't go away can signal hidden leaks that are putting moisture where it doesn't belong in your home.
How Quick Leak Detection Can Save You Money
The longer a leak goes undetected, the more expensive it becomes - not just from wasted water, but from all the damage that hidden water can cause throughout your home. We've seen small leaks turn into major disasters that cost homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs, all because the problem wasn't caught early enough. Water damage doesn't just stop at wet floors and walls - it can ruin flooring, destroy drywall, damage electrical systems, and create mold problems that affect your family's health and require expensive remediation. Foundation damage from slab leaks is particularly costly, as water can wash away the soil supporting your home and cause settling that leads to structural problems throughout the house. Insurance companies often won't cover damage that results from long-term leaks that should have been detected and fixed sooner, leaving you stuck with massive repair bills. Beyond property damage, hidden leaks waste enormous amounts of water - sometimes hundreds or thousands of gallons every month - which shows up as steadily climbing water bills that can cost you hundreds of extra dollars annually. Our professional leak detection services pay for themselves quickly by finding problems while they're still manageable, allowing you to fix the actual leak before it causes extensive damage to your home. The sooner we locate and repair leaks, the less disruption to your daily life and the more money you'll save in both immediate repairs and long-term water costs.
Uncover Hidden Leaks With The Team At C&M
If you suspect there's a water leak in your home, every moment you wait is more money lost - either in wasted water or in damage to your home. Get our crack team of leak detectives on the case and kiss your worries goodbye. Drop us a message online or call 919-658-6109 today!