Leak Detection & Water Line Repair in Cincinnati, OH
Professional leak detection finds hidden leaks in walls, floors, slabs and underground water lines without tearing things apart. Plumbers use acoustic listening devices, thermal cameras, moisture meters and pressure tests to find the leak, then repair just that section.
Call 513-776-8485 to be connected with a licensed plumber for hidden leak detection, slab leak repair, burst pipe repair and main water line replacement across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
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- Cincinnati & the Tri-State
Signs you need leak detection help
- A water bill that has jumped for no reason
- The sound of running water when everything is off
- Warm spots on the floor, or damp drywall or ceiling stains
- Low water pressure throughout the house
- A soggy patch in the yard between the meter and the house
- The water meter moving with every fixture off
How do plumbers find a hidden leak without tearing out walls?
A leak technician first isolates where the leak is, on the hot or cold side, inside or outside, using the water meter and pressure tests. Then acoustic equipment listens for the hiss of escaping water through floors and walls, thermal imaging shows temperature differences from wet or hot-water leaks, and moisture meters confirm the spot. The goal is one small, precise opening for the repair.
What are the signs of a slab or water line leak?
For homes on a slab: warm spots on the floor, cracks in flooring, or the sound of water under the floor. For the main water line between the meter and the house: low pressure, a soggy patch or sinkhole in the yard, or the meter spinning with all fixtures off. Either one can waste a lot of water quickly, so it's worth acting fast.
Main water line repair and replacement
Many older Cincinnati-area homes still have galvanized steel or even lead water service lines running from the street. When a service line leaks repeatedly or pressure is poor, replacing it with new copper or approved plastic pipe is often the better long-term fix. If you suspect lead, see our lead pipe replacement page.
What should I do about a burst pipe?
Shut off the main water valve immediately, turn off power to wet areas, and call. Frozen-pipe bursts are common in Cincinnati winters, often in exterior walls, crawlspaces and garages. After the repair, ask the plumber to check for other sections at risk and to insulate them.
How it works
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The plumber explains the problem and prices it before any work starts.
You decide
You approve the work, and the contractor completes it with any permits your city or county requires.
Plumbers in Cincinnati Today is a referral service. We don't perform plumbing work ourselves. Before work begins, check your contractor's license: in Ohio through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) and your local jurisdiction, in Kentucky through the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction, and in Indiana through the Indiana Plumbing Commission.
Leak Detection across Cincinnati and the Tri-State
We connect customers across Cincinnati, from Hyde Park, Oakley, Mt. Lookout, Clifton, Northside, Westwood to Mt. Washington and College Hill, throughout Hamilton County, and in nearby cities including:
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How do I check for a leak myself?
Turn off every fixture and appliance that uses water, then look at your water meter. If the dial or leak indicator is still moving, there's a leak somewhere.
Will insurance cover slab leak repair?
Many policies cover the cost of accessing the leak and the resulting water damage, but not the pipe repair itself. Check your policy and photograph any damage.
Is a running toilet a leak?
Yes, and it can waste a surprising amount of water. It's usually a cheap fix. See toilet and fixture repair.
Who fixes a leak on the street side of the meter?
Leaks on the utility's side of the meter belong to the water utility. Call your water provider, such as Greater Cincinnati Water Works or Northern Kentucky Water District, to report it.
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