Leak Detection & Repair in Hall County & Northeast Georgia

Water leaks are sneaky. Some are obvious — a dripping faucet, a puddle under the sink — but the ones that really cost homeowners money are the ones you can't see. Slab leaks, pinhole leaks behind walls, and slow drips in crawl spaces can go unnoticed for months, driving up your water bill and causing serious structural damage. I'm Justin Dutka with Verified Plumbing, and leak detection and repair is a core part of what I do for homeowners across Hall County and Northeast Georgia.

One of the first signs of a hidden leak is a water bill that's higher than it should be. If your usage hasn't changed but the bill keeps climbing, there's a good chance water is going somewhere it shouldn't. Other signs include damp spots on walls or ceilings, the sound of running water when nothing is on, or warm spots on your floor (which can indicate a hot water line leak under the slab). Homes in Flowery Branch, Gainesville, and Cumming built in the 1980s and 1990s are especially prone to pinhole leaks in copper pipes due to the water chemistry in our area.

I use electronic leak detection equipment to pinpoint the location of hidden leaks without tearing apart your walls or floors unnecessarily. Once we find the leak, the repair approach depends on the situation. A single joint failure might just need a targeted repair, but if I'm finding multiple leaks in aging copper or polybutylene pipe, I'll be honest with you — a full or partial repipe is usually the smarter long-term investment. If the leak is on your main water line between the meter and your house, that's a different scope of work, and I handle those as well.

A major leak that's flooding your home or threatening your foundation needs immediate attention. I offer emergency plumbing service for exactly these situations. Call me at (470) 458-2765 — free estimates, licensed (MPR108563), and every repair comes with a 1-year warranty.