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Expert Leak Detection in the Lehigh Valley

You’re lying in bed at 2 AM and hear that dreaded drip coming through your ceiling. Your heart starts racing because you know water damage can cost thousands of dollars. Maybe you’ve noticed your water bill climbing month after month, but you can’t figure out why. These situations keep homeowners awake at night, wondering if there’s hidden water damage eating away at their home’s foundation. Fortunately, Curtis Total Service is here to step in with our professional water leak detection services throughout the Lehigh Valley. Call today to work with our professionals and find out where those leaks are and how to stop them!

Our Advanced Leak Detection Services in the Lehigh Valley

You don’t need to tear apart your walls or dig up your yard to find that sneaky leak anymore. Our leak detection professionals use cutting-edge technology that pinpoints exactly where water is escaping from your pipes. We use high-tech listening devices that can hear water moving through concrete slabs and thermal imaging cameras that show temperature differences where water is seeping so that nothing slips through the cracks. We also examine all visible plumbing connections for problems. This meticulous approach enables us to identify leaks quickly without causing unnecessary damage to your home.

Why Fast Leak Detection Matters More Than You Think

Here’s something most homeowners don’t realize until it’s too late: a small leak can cause massive problems in just a few weeks. Water damage doesn’t just stop at soggy drywall. It creates the perfect environment for mold growth, which can trigger serious health problems for your family. As if the problem couldn’t get worse, while your insurance company might cover sudden pipe bursts, they often won’t pay for damage from slow leaks that you should have caught earlier.

Smart homeowners call for plumbing leak detection services as soon as they notice higher water bills, hear running water when everything’s turned off, or see unexplained wet spots. Catching leaks early saves them thousands in plumbing repairs and protects their families’ health. Plus, they’ll sleep better knowing their homes aren’t slowly rotting away from hidden water damage.

Where We Typically Find Hidden Leaks

After years of leak detection work in the Lehigh Valley, we’ve learned that water finds some pretty sneaky hiding spots. Here’s where our leak detection team most commonly discovers problems:

• Behind washing machines where supply lines connect to shut-off valves.
• Under bathroom floors around toilet seals and shower pans.
• Around water heater connections, especially the temperature and pressure relief valve.
• Inside wall cavities where pipe joints have loosened over time.
• Under kitchen sinks where garbage disposal connections work loose.
• In crawl spaces where frozen pipes have cracked but haven’t burst completely.

Each location requires different detection methods. That’s why our water leak detection approach changes based on where we suspect the problem is hiding.

How Our Detection Technology Actually Works

You might wonder how we can find leaks without tearing up your floors or walls. Our electronic listening equipment picks up the sound of water moving through pipes, even when it’s moving slowly. These sensors can detect frequency changes that indicate water escaping from its intended path. We also use correlating equipment that compares sounds from different points to triangulate exactly where problems are occurring.

Thermal imaging cameras show us temperature differences that reveal moisture patterns. When water leaks into surrounding materials, for example, it creates cooler spots that show up clearly on our heat-sensitive cameras. Gas tracer systems work great for underground leaks — we introduce safe gas into your water lines, then use detection equipment to find where that gas emerges from the ground.

Signs You Need Professional Pipe Leak Detection Right Now

Higher water bills are the most obvious clue you need to turn to the pros, especially when your usage habits haven’t changed. You might even hear water running when all fixtures are turned off or notice your water pressure isn’t what it used to be. Unexplained damp spots on walls, ceilings, or floors also mean water is traveling where it doesn’t belong.

Don’t ignore musty odors that appear suddenly, as that’s often the first sign of hidden moisture creating mold problems. Finally, if your water heater seems to be working harder than usual or your basement feels more humid than normal, underground leaks might be the culprit.

Stop Worrying About Hidden Water Damage

Curtis Total Service is home to an experienced plumbing leak detection team that uses the latest technology to find problems fast and accurately throughout the Lehigh Valley. Once we locate your leaks, a skilled plumber can provide all the plumbing repairs you need to get your system working perfectly again. We also provide water treatment solutions to give you peace of mind about the quality of your home’s water after everything is back in order. We proudly serve the entire Lehigh Valley area, including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Nazareth, PA. Call today to fix leaks fast!