Leak Detection & Repair in Round Rock

We work out of Round Rock and investigate hidden water leaks in walls, floors, beneath slabs, and along outside lines. The aim is to identify where water is escaping before repair work begins, so the repair addresses the source rather than the most visible sign.

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Round Rock soil movement can make a visible damp spot misleading.

Dry periods shrink the soil around a slab, and rain causes it to expand again. That movement can leave cracks and changes around a foundation that resemble the signs of a hidden leak: moisture near the slab, shifting flooring, or wet ground close to the house. Those signs need to be separated before a repair decision is made.

The mix of clay and shallow limestone beneath Round Rock also affects where escaped water travels. Water below a slab does not always surface directly above the pipe or fitting that is leaking. A damp patch is important evidence, but it is not automatically the origin point.

We distinguish a pressurized supply leak from a drainage problem and from water arriving through exterior runoff before finished surfaces are opened. That narrows the repair to the actual issue, whether it is at a pipe, a fitting, a slab penetration, or an outside line, and avoids treating soil movement or surface water as though it were a pipe failure.

Unexplained moisture, water use, and pipe noise point to different places to investigate.

Water Where It Shouldn't Be
A new or growing stain, a damp wall area, or a floor patch that never fully dries deserves attention. Around a slab, moisture near the foundation can also coincide with ground movement or water flowing below the surface from somewhere else. We look for the source rather than assuming the visible wet area is where the leak begins.
A Water Bill That Jumped Without a Reason
A hidden leak can lose water for weeks without making an obvious mark indoors. When everything using water is off, a moving water meter helps show that water is still going somewhere. The next step is locating where that loss is occurring so a supply-side leak is not confused with another moisture issue.
The Sound of Running Water When Nothing Is On
Water moving through pipes after every faucet is closed can indicate water is going where it should not. A running toilet is one possibility; a leak inside a wall or below a floor is another. The sound alone does not identify the source, but it is a useful reason to investigate rather than wait for visible damage.

The main Leak Detection & Repair page explains how repair decisions are made.

Leak symptoms do not all lead to the same repair. The full Leak Detection & Repair service page explains how leaks are investigated, how the location and type of leak affect the available options, and how a repair decision is usually made. It also provides more detail on work involving slab leaks, pinhole leaks in copper pipe, and leaking pipes.

Round Rock

You do not need to know the source before you call.

If you have unexplained dampness, a water bill that has risen without a clear reason, or the sound of water running when nothing is on, give Pecan Valley Plumbing a ring. Tell us what you have noticed and where you are seeing it. We will start with the evidence at the house and work toward the source.