Leak Detection & Repair in Regina, SK

Signs of a hidden leak

A higher water bill, a meter that moves with everything off, stains or soft spots on ceilings and walls, peeling paint, warped flooring or a musty smell in the basement.

Finished basements

Many Regina basements are finished, which hides pipes behind drywall. A leak can run for weeks before it shows. If you notice damp carpet or a stain at the bottom of a wall, investigate quickly.

Under sinks and behind appliances

Supply hoses to washers, dishwashers and fridges, and connections under sinks, are common leak points. Braided steel hoses last longer than rubber ones.

Finding it

Plumbers use pressure tests, listening equipment and moisture meters to find a leak before opening a wall, keeping the repair hole small.

Fixing it

Small leaks at fittings can be repaired in place. Corroded or repeatedly leaking pipe may need a section replaced.

Getting help

Tell the plumber what you've noticed and where. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Water alarms

Small battery water alarms placed near the hot water tank, the washer and the floor drain give early warning of a leak in a developed basement. They cost little compared with replacing flooring and drywall, and many will sound loudly enough to hear upstairs.

Compare bills

Compare your water bill with the same period last year. A steady rise with no change in how you use water is often the first sign of a slow, hidden leak.

Supply hoses

Replace rubber washer and dishwasher hoses with braided steel ones, and check them every year for bulges, kinks or rust at the fittings. A burst washer hose is one of the most common causes of basement water damage.