Plumbing Service in Hampton Roads, VA
Water leaks rarely announce themselves. A stain on the ceiling, a water bill that keeps climbing or the faint sound of running water at night are often the first signs. Pellon Morel Solutions locates hidden leaks in supply lines, drains, slabs, crawl spaces and fixtures throughout Hampton Roads and repairs them with the least disruption possible.
Our region's housing makes leaks particularly varied: pinhole leaks in mid-century copper in Newport News, brittle polybutylene in 1980s Virginia Beach homes, corroded galvanized pipe in Norfolk and Portsmouth, and long buried service lines in Chesapeake and Suffolk. Knowing where to look first saves time and unnecessary demolition.
Hot or cold lines running under a concrete slab develop leaks that show up as warm floor spots, damp carpet or cracking. These require careful location before any concrete is opened.
Aggressive water chemistry and age cause tiny leaks that spray inside walls and ceilings, often near fittings.
The line from the meter to the house can leak for months, creating soft spots in the yard and unusually green patches of grass.
Toilet supply valves, faucet cartridges, dishwasher and washing machine hoses and water heater connections are frequent, and fortunately simple, leak points.
We isolate the house from the meter and watch the meter, then isolate hot and cold sides to narrow down the source.
Acoustic listening, pressure testing, moisture meters and camera inspection let us pinpoint the leak with minimal opening of walls or floors.
Depending on the pipe material and condition, we replace the failed section, reroute the line or recommend repiping if failures are becoming a pattern.
We pressure test the repair and give you a clear summary for your records or insurance if needed.
Guessing at a leak location means opening walls and floors that may be perfectly fine. Professional detection narrows the search to a small area before any demolition, and a proper repair addresses the failing material rather than just the current hole. Hidden leaks also feed mold growth and can compromise framing, so speed and accuracy matter.
This service is available for homes and small businesses throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia, including:
Turn off every fixture and appliance, then look at your water meter. If the small indicator or the numbers are moving, water is leaving the system somewhere. Also check toilets by listening for refilling when no one has flushed.
Sometimes, but often we can reroute the line overhead or through a wall and abandon the section under the slab, which avoids concrete work entirely. We discuss both options with you.
Request a free estimate online, schedule service, or call our bilingual team. We serve all of Hampton Roads, VA.