Your water bill seems to be on the rise and you can put no reason for it? You are hearing what sounds like running water yet all the faucets are off? Perhaps there is a musty odour in a room that ought to be bone dry.
Chances are a hidden plumbing leak is to blame if any of this rings true. We at Village Plumbing, Air & Electric put an end to such elusive issues for our Houston customers on a daily basis. Should you have cause to think something is amiss behind your walls, (281) 957-6221 is the number to put us on the phone with.
We have been a family and woman owned operation since 1946 and made a habit of putting ourselves in the homeowner’s shoes; that is how we came by “The Cleanest Techs in Town” moniker. But before you do call, allow us to outline the warning signs so you are in the know.
The Perils of a Concealed Leak
You will not miss a dripping faucet. A leak under a slab or in the wall is another matter entirely. They can be going on for months without a drop of water showing itself.
Then one day the damage is plain to see and the cost to put it right has ballooned. Moisture left to its own devices will rot the wood framing and drywall and make a haven for mold, which is as much a health concern as a home one.
But they do leave their telltale marks if you know to look for them.
Do Not Overlook These Warning Signs
Water making its way where it does not belong will usually show up in one of these ways:
- An unexplained spike in the water bill
- Running or dripping noises from nowhere
- A damp, earthy smell that lingers
- Wallpaper peeling or paint bubbling on the ceiling or wall
- Your floor giving way to a soft or warm spot, indicative of a slab leak
- Water pressure dropping for no apparent reason
- Some of the grass in the yard is soggier or a shade greener than the rest
One of these alone is enough to give pause, but more than one and you would be wise to bring in a pro.
Put It to the Test at Home
If you would rather make sure before you put in a call, the water meter test is a good way to do it.
Shut down all fixtures and appliances. Go to the water meter and note the reading. Put off using any water for an hour or two and have another look at the meter.
A change in the numbers means water is flowing with nothing turned on, which is a leak. It will not put your finger on its location but it is confirmation enough.
Where to Look for Trouble
There are places that are trouble spots. Be on the lookout around toilets and under the vanity in the kitchen or bath, inside walls near the plumbing, at the water heater and outdoor spigots, or even under the concrete slab of the home.
In Houston our clay soil has a way of shifting with the seasons, putting undue stress on pipes under the foundation and making slab leaks a particular nuisance. Our licensed technicians have the training and tools to locate them.
What Brings Houston Homeowners to Village
It is nice to have a team you can rely on in your home. For over 75 years we have been of service to the greater metro, from Bellaire and Sugar Land to Cypress, Pearland, Katy, Spring and The Woodlands.
Here is the kind of service we provide:
- Technicians who are licensed and insured (TX Contractor LIC# TACLB00136078E, RMPL122)
- 24/7 for emergencies and same-day availability
- A quote that is quick and easy, with pricing you can count on
- Dispatch with a text reminder
- More than 10,000 Google reviews to account for our 4.8-star rating
- And our 100% satisfaction promise, the Village Guarantee, complete with a warranties program
A leak is not going to mend itself and delay will only add to the damage. So do not leave it to chance if you have seen any of the above. Let the team at Village Plumbing, Air & Electric get to the bottom of it and put things in order. Ring us at (281) 957-6221.
