Leaks can start small, but the damage they cause isn’t. At Lowery’s Plumbing, we’ve seen what even a tiny pinhole leak can do to drywall, wood, and concrete when it’s left undetected. That’s why we focus on fast, accurate leak detection and quality repairs—before the situation becomes expensive.
You don’t always see water pooling on the floor. Sometimes the first signs are higher water bills, musty odors, or unexplained mildew around walls and baseboards. You might hear water running when nothing is turned on. In cases like wall hydrants or sillcocks leaking from the backside of an outside faucet, you won’t know until that leak has already soaked the framing behind your wall.
We tell customers to pay attention to any new wet spots, sagging drywall, or drops in water pressure. Those aren’t just cosmetic issues. They’re red flags that something’s wrong in the plumbing system.
Even a slow drip from a hose bib can lead to thousands of dollars in repair costs over time. Moisture builds up inside walls, under slabs, or in crawl spaces. That creates a perfect environment for mold and wood rot, and in Florida’s humidity, that process moves fast. A lot of the slab leaks we repair could have been caught sooner if the early signs weren’t ignored.
That’s why we take the time to educate customers when we spot issues during routine service. Catching problems early keeps repair costs down and prevents water damage that can spread well beyond the initial plumbing issue.
We use multiple methods depending on where we think the leak is located. For slab leaks, we rely on acoustic listening equipment that can pinpoint the sound of water escaping under concrete. In walls or ceilings, we use thermal imaging to track moisture without ripping anything open.
For outside faucets, including wall hydrants and sillcocks, we pressure test the lines and inspect around the connections. If we see signs of wear, we recommend replacing the hose bib with a newer model that includes a vacuum breaker and anti-siphon protection.
Slab leaks from corrosion.
The fix depends on the type and location of the leak. We may cut out a section of drywall, repair the damaged pipe, and install new shut-off valves where needed. In slab leak cases, we’ll either spot-repair the pipe or reroute the line entirely if we know the pipe is beyond its useful life. For outside faucet leaks, we’ll replace the sillcock or hose bib with a frost-proof unit when possible, so you’re protected year-round.
