Electronic Water Leak Detection in Metairie & New Orleans

Earl’s Plumbing & Heating uses electronic leak detection to pinpoint hidden water leaks behind walls, under slabs, and beneath your yard, without tearing up your home to find them. If your water bill spiked or you hear water running with everything off, we can locate the leak precisely and fix it fast.

Hidden leaks waste thousands of gallons and can quietly damage your foundation and framing. Our plumbers use acoustic sensors, pressure testing, and moisture detection to find the exact spot, so the repair is targeted and minimally invasive. We serve Metairie, Kenner, and the greater New Orleans area, and hidden leaks are a common cause of the high bills homeowners see after a new parish water meter.

Signs You Have a Hidden Leak

  • A water bill that jumped with no change in usage
  • The sound of running water when nothing is on
  • Warm or damp spots on floors, or unexplained mold and mildew
  • A water meter that keeps moving after everything is shut off
  • Low water pressure or a foundation that is shifting

How Electronic Leak Detection Works

We isolate your plumbing and use electronic listening equipment and line tracing to follow the water to its source. Because we confirm the exact location before we open anything, we avoid guesswork and unnecessary demolition, which saves you time and money.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?

Watch for a sudden jump in your water bill, the sound of running water when everything is off, damp or warm spots on floors, or a water meter that keeps ticking with all fixtures closed. Any of these is a reason to call for leak detection.

Does a higher water bill mean I have a leak?

Often, yes. After ruling out heavier usage, an unexplained bill increase is one of the most common signs of a hidden leak. Earl’s can test your system and confirm whether a leak is the cause before it damages your home.

Is leak detection invasive?

No. Electronic detection is designed to find the leak without demolition. We pinpoint the exact location first, so any repair is targeted and disruption to your floors, walls, and yard is kept to a minimum.

Suspect a hidden leak? Call Earl’s Plumbing & Heating at 504-888-8888 for electronic leak detection in Metairie, Kenner, and New Orleans.

Water Leak Repair Services

Electronic Water Leak Detection

This method of leak detection saves time and money in finding the leaking water pipe, tracing how the water lines are run throughout the house, and determining the most cost efficient method to “re-route” the line. The plumber uses our non-invasive leak detection equipment to accurately locate the leak to save time, money, and avoid unnecessary property damage. A combination of electronic signals and listening devices are used to pin point the location of the leak.

Water Line Re-routes

As copper water pipes under the slab age and deteriorate, they can leak and cause damage to the house structure. These “slab leaks” can be repaired by re-routing the water line above the slab to completely eliminate the leaking line. This is the most cost effective repair for older plumbing systems that have a history of leaking.

Water Services

The water service is the main water line from the house to the meter. We recommend digging up and replacing the entire line with copper pipe when repairs are needed.

Back Flow Prevention Testing

When taking a drink of water from a tap, customers expect that water to be safe to drink. Our water supply protection specialist (WSPS) endorsement insures there are no cross connections between the drinking water supply and any other source of cross connection or contamination. We test commercial back flow valves and residential back flow prevention on lawn sprinklers.

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