Water Leak Repair in Dallas–Fort Worth

Once a leak has been found, the repair itself depends on where it is and what the pipe is made of. A failed angle stop under a sink is a short job. A leak inside a wall or under a cabinet base is more involved because access has to be created and closed back up.

The one constant: water that has been leaking for a while has usually damaged more than the pipe.

Symptoms and problems

• • Visible dripping under a sink or at a fixture
• • Water stains on a ceiling or wall
• • Peeling paint or bubbling drywall
• • A musty smell in a closet or cabinet
• • Water at the base of a toilet or supply line

Common causes

• • Failed supply lines, angle stops, or compression fittings
• • Corroded copper or aging galvanized pipe
• • Loose or degraded fixture connections
• • Freeze damage from a prior cold snap
• • Excessive water pressure stressing joints

Typical solutions

• • Replacing the failed valve, connector, or section of pipe
• • Opening and repairing in-wall or in-ceiling leaks properly
• • Checking nearby connections that are the same age
• • Verifying static pressure and installing regulation if needed

When to get professional help

If you cannot see the source, if the leak is behind finished surfaces, or if the shutoff itself will not stop the flow, this needs a plumber.