Leaking Pipe Repair in Portsmouth, VA and Hampton Roads
A leaking pipe rarely fixes itself. Left alone, it raises your water bill, soaks drywall and subfloors, and feeds mold. Newman's Plumbing Service & Repair has repaired leaking pipes for Portsmouth homeowners and businesses since 1994, from a dripping joint under a sink to a broken water line in the yard.
We find the leak first, then make one targeted repair instead of guessing and cutting open several walls. You get upfront pricing before any work begins, so there are never surprise charges.
What Causes Pipes to Leak
Most leaks we repair in Hampton Roads trace back to a handful of causes:
- ✓Worn-out pipe seals. The seals around pipe connections crack or break down over time and let water escape at the joints.
- ✓Corroded pipes. Metal pipes corrode as they age, which weakens the pipe walls until pinhole leaks appear.
- ✓High water pressure. Excessive pressure strains pipes, joints and fixtures until something gives.
- ✓Clogged drains. A clog raises the pressure inside the line and forces water to find another way out.
- ✓Foundation and soil shifts. Ground movement under your property can move or crack underground pipes.
Signs You Have a Leaking Pipe
Some leaks are obvious. Many are hidden behind walls, under slabs or underground. Call us if you notice:
- ✓An unexplained increase in your water bill
- ✓The sound of running water when no fixtures are on
- ✓Damp or discolored walls and ceilings, or peeling paint
- ✓A musty mold or mildew smell
- ✓Warm spots on the floor, a common slab leak sign
- ✓Low water pressure throughout the house
- ✓Wet spots or puddles in the yard without recent rain
How We Find and Fix the Leak
We use acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging and in-pipe video inspection to locate hidden leaks without tearing up walls, slabs or landscaping. Learn more on our water leak detection page.
Once we know where the leak is, we repair it the right way for that pipe. Slab leaks can be repaired through pipe re-routing, epoxy lining or targeted concrete cutting, depending on the situation. Damaged underground lines are repaired or replaced with durable copper, PVC or PEX, and trenchless methods can reduce digging. See our water line repair and replacement page for more.
Leaking Pipe Repair FAQs
- ✓Is a leaking pipe an emergency? It can be. If water is spreading, shut off your home's main water valve if you can safely reach it, then call (757) 465-0883. Newman's Plumbing Service & Repair provides 24/7 emergency plumbing service.
- ✓Can you repair a leak without tearing up my walls or floors? In most cases, yes. We pinpoint the leak with acoustic listening, thermal imaging and video inspection first, then make a single targeted repair.
- ✓Do you repair slab leaks? Yes. Slab leaks can be repaired through pipe re-routing, epoxy lining or targeted concrete cutting, depending on the situation.
- ✓How much does leaking pipe repair cost? It depends on where the leak is and what the repair needs. We provide upfront pricing before any work begins, so there are never surprise charges.
- ✓Do you repair leaks for businesses? Yes. We repair leaking pipes for homes and businesses across Portsmouth and Hampton Roads.
Call Newman's for Leaking Pipe Repair
Newman's Plumbing Service & Repair has served Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Smithfield since 1994. Call (757) 465-0883 day or night, or contact us to schedule service.
Leaking Pipe Repair Available Throughout Hampton Roads
Newman's Plumbing provides leaking pipe repair to homes and businesses across:
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