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Charleston and Lowcountry homes are hard on plumbing. Humidity, shifting sandy soil, older cast iron and galvanized lines, and slab-on-grade construction all make it easy for a leak to hide behind a wall or under the slab for months before you see a stain. PlumbX finds those hidden leaks first, using pipe cameras, electronic leak detection, acoustic listening, and thermal imaging, so we know exactly where the problem is before any wall, floor, or concrete gets opened.
Once the leak is located, we repair it with as little demolition as possible. That may be a spot repair, a section of replacement pipe, or a reroute around a failed line under the slab, and where the pipe run allows it we use no-dig pipe repair and relining so your floors, driveway, and landscaping stay where they are. Every repair is done by a licensed South Carolina plumbing contractor, license CLM.118214. If the leak is in a commercial building or facility rather than a home, see our commercial leak detection and repair team.
Detection
We start with advanced leak detection tools like electronic leak detectors, thermal imaging, and acoustic sensors to precisely locate leaks, whether they’re hidden behind walls, under floors, or in the yard.
Repair Techniques
For accessible leaks, we replace damaged pipe sections or apply epoxy for small cracks. For harder-to-reach areas, we use trenchless methods like pipe relining. Under-slab issues? We can reroute or repair without major digging.
Prevention
We assess and adjust water pressure if it’s too high, reducing stress on pipes. Our routine inspections help catch issues before they become costly repairs. We also focus on proper installation techniques to prevent leaks from the start.
Maintenance & Support
Smart Home Integration
We can install smart leak detectors that alert you to leaks via your smartphone, allowing for quicker action even when you're away.
Materials & Technology
We use high-quality, durable materials and keep up with the latest in plumbing technology to ensure repairs last.
Customer Education
We educate homeowners on signs of leaks, how to do basic checks, and maintenance tips to prevent future issues.
Leak Repair FAQs
How do you find a leak without tearing up the house?
We start non-invasively. Acoustic listening equipment, electronic leak detection, thermal imaging, and pipe cameras let us pinpoint hidden leaks behind walls, under floors, and beneath the slab before anyone opens anything up. Once we know the exact spot, we access only that area, which usually means one small opening instead of guesswork demolition. Where the pipe run allows it, we also use no-dig pipe repair and relining so your floors, driveway, and landscaping stay intact.
What is the difference between a slab leak and a fixture leak?
A fixture leak comes from something you can usually see or reach: a faucet, toilet, valve, supply line, or a pipe inside a cabinet or wall. A slab leak is a leak in a water line running under or through the concrete foundation. Slab leaks tend to show up indirectly through warm or damp spots on the floor, the sound of running water when everything is off, or a water bill that climbs for no clear reason. Fixture leaks are typically a straightforward repair; slab leaks need detection first, then either a spot repair or a reroute around the damaged section.
What signs mean I should call for a leak check?
Call us if your water bill jumps without a change in usage, if a floor area is damp, warm, or discolored, if you smell mold or must, if you hear water running when no fixture is on, or if you see stains, bubbling paint, or sagging drywall. Low water pressure and a water meter that keeps moving with everything shut off are also strong signals. Catching these early is the difference between a small repair and water damage restoration.
Managing a commercial building or facility? See our commercial leak detection and repair services.