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Leaking Pipe? Get It Fixed Right the First Time

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Leaking Pipe? Get It Fixed Right the First Time

From pinhole leaks in walls to burst supply lines, we find the source and fix it.

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Find a Plumber for That Leaking Pipe

A leaking pipe won't wait, and neither should you. Water behind a wall or under a slab can cause thousands of dollars in structural damage before you ever see a wet spot. If you're searching for a plumber for a leaking pipe, Thomas Plumbing & Construction handles exactly this kind of work across central North Carolina. We'll locate the source, tell you plainly what needs to happen, and fix it. Call us before the drywall goes soft.

The cost of a plumbing leak repair depends on where the leak is, how long it's been running, what type of pipe is involved, and how much access the repair requires. A simple compression fitting on an exposed supply line is a quick job. A pinhole leak inside a finished wall, or a corroded section of pipe under a concrete slab, takes more time and materials. A wide repair can run anywhere from a few hundred dollars to well over two thousand depending on scope and access. Every job is different -- contact Thomas Plumbing & Construction for an accurate estimate.

Our Process

How We Find and Fix the Leak

Leak repair isn't just swap the fitting and leave. Getting it right means tracing the source, not just the symptom.

  1. 01

    Locate the Source

    We start with a full inspection before any wall gets opened. Water follows gravity and pressure -- where you see the damage is rarely where the leak started. We trace the line back to the actual failure point.

  2. 02

    Assess What's Actually Needed

    Some leaks need a fitting replaced. Others mean a section of pipe has corroded through and the surrounding area needs to be evaluated too. We tell you what we found and what the repair involves before any work starts.

  3. 03

    Repair and Pressure Test

    After the repair is complete, we test the line under pressure. If it holds, we're done. If something else shows up under load, we'd rather find it now than have you call us back in a month.

Know the Difference

Leak Types That Need a Pro

01

Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipe

Older copper lines develop pinhole corrosion over time, especially in areas with aggressive water chemistry. You won't see them until moisture shows up somewhere else. One pinhole often means more are close behind.

02

Water Leaks in Walls

Soft drywall, peeling paint, or a musty smell with no obvious cause are all signs of water leaks in walls. These don't dry out on their own. Mold starts in as little as 48 hours.

03

Supply Line Failures

The braided stainless lines under your sink or behind your toilet have a finite life. When the fitting cracks or the line separates, water flows freely until someone turns the shutoff. These fail without warning.

04

Sewage Leaks

A sewage leak is a different level of urgency. Beyond the smell, raw sewage in a crawl space or basement is a health issue. If you've got a slow drain that's also leaving wet spots, that's not a clog -- that's a cracked line.

05

Joint and Fitting Failures

Threaded joints can loosen over years of temperature cycling. Glued PVC joints can fail if the original connection wasn't clean or properly cured. Either way, the fix depends on what's accessible and what's upstream.

06

Slab Leaks

A leak under a concrete slab is one of the harder repairs. Warm spots on the floor, a water meter that moves when everything is off, or unexplained high water bills are the usual tells. Early detection limits how much concrete gets opened.

Our Process

When to Stop Waiting and Make the Call

Most people wait too long. Here's the honest version of when a plumbing leak crosses from inconvenience to real damage.

  1. 01

    You See Staining or Soft Spots

    Brown ceiling stains, soft drywall, or bubbling paint are signs that water has been sitting somewhere long enough to cause structural saturation. The repair bill goes up fast from this point.

  2. 02

    Your Water Bill Spiked for No Clear Reason

    A hidden leak running 24 hours a day can waste hundreds of gallons a week. If your bill jumped and your usage didn't, get the lines checked. A plumbing leak detection visit will confirm whether there's an active leak in the system.

  3. 03

    You Can Hear Water Moving When Nothing Is On

    Turn everything off. If you can still hear water running inside the wall or under the floor, something is open. Don't wait to see what shows up on the surface.

What We Don't Do on Leak Calls

We won't open a wall, find the leak, and disappear without explaining what we found. We also won't tell you the whole system needs replacing when a section repair is the right call. Some contractors upsell at the point of discovery because the homeowner has no way to verify what they're being told. We're a family business -- our reputation in this community is worth more than a padded invoice. If a repair is the right answer, that's what we'll recommend. We don't subcontract the work either. The person who shows up is the person doing the job. If the scope of the pipe problem goes beyond the immediate leak, we can handle that through our plumbing pipe repair service so everything gets addressed in one call. Same goes for issues that started with something else -- a failed water heater line or a drain cleaning backup that revealed a cracked fitting. One call, full picture.
Old buried water lines exposed in red clay to find the leak, by Thomas Plumbing & Construction

Areas We Cover for Leak Repair

Thomas Plumbing & Construction serves homeowners and businesses throughout Alamance, Chatham, and Orange County.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a leaking pipe is inside the wall versus at a fixture?
Fixture leaks usually show up at the base of the faucet, under the sink cabinet, or around the toilet. Wall leaks tend to show up as staining or soft spots away from any fixture, or as a musty smell with no visible source. If your water meter is moving with every shutoff in the house closed, the leak is somewhere in the supply system itself -- not at a visible fixture.
Can a small drip really cause that much damage?
Yes. A pinhole leak running at low pressure can release 250 gallons or more per day depending on line pressure. Inside a wall, that water saturates insulation, soaks framing lumber, and creates the dark, damp conditions mold needs within 48 hours. A drip that costs a couple hundred dollars to fix today can turn into a mold remediation and drywall replacement job if it runs for weeks.
How do you avoid getting ripped off by a plumber on a leak repair?
Ask for a clear explanation of what was found and what the repair involves before any work starts. A straight answer about scope and method costs nothing. Be wary of anyone who quotes a full repipe without showing you why section repair won't work, or who opens the wall and suddenly expands the job without explaining what changed. Get the diagnosis in plain language first.
What's the difference between a leak repair and a pipe repair?
A leak repair addresses a specific failure point -- a cracked fitting, a corroded section, a joint that let go. A pipe repair may involve replacing a longer run of pipe that has deteriorated past the point of isolated fixes. On a leak call we'll tell you which one applies after we've seen the actual condition of the line.
Will you have to open the wall to fix a leak behind drywall?
Usually yes, for anything beyond a sweating joint on an accessible line. The goal is to make the smallest access opening that lets us work correctly. Cutting a larger hole than needed and leaving a mess is not how we operate. We'll give you a clear picture of what access the repair requires before any drywall comes off.
Is a sewage leak more expensive to fix than a water supply leak?
Often, yes -- both for the repair and for the remediation required afterward. Sewage lines run under floors and through walls just like supply lines, but a cracked drain or sewer line also creates a sanitation hazard that requires proper cleanup. The pipe repair itself depends on material, location, and how much of the line is affected. Contact Thomas Plumbing & Construction for an accurate estimate specific to your situation.

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