Leak detection and repair in Nolensville
Leaks in Nolensville fall into two groups. Old houses leak because pipes and joints have aged. New houses leak because something was installed wrong, and it takes a year or two to show. We deal with both, and the approach to finding the source is the same: follow the water back until it makes sense.
Old Nolensville houses
Houses along the older part of Nolensville Road may have galvanized steel lines, patched copper and drains that have been rerouted more than once. A leak in one of those is rarely a simple matter of replacing a fitting, because the pipe next to the fitting may be in the same condition. We look at what is around the leak and give you a realistic picture.
New Nolensville houses
In a new house, the usual culprits are a fitting that was not fully seated, a fixture connection that was overtightened or undertightened, and a pipe that got nicked during construction. These show up when the house settles, the water pressure changes, or the temperature cycles. If your home is still within a builder warranty, check with the builder first, and call us if you need a quick repair or a second opinion.
Where new houses tend to leak first
- Toilet supply connections that were hand-tightened and never checked
- Shower valve trim where the seal was not fully seated
- The line to the refrigerator ice maker
- Water heater connections after the first heat cycles
- Hose bibs where the pipe passes through the wall
What to do if the house is still under builder warranty
Take photos, write down the date you noticed the leak, and notify the builder in writing. Many warranties require that, and some require you to use their plumber. If the builder cannot come quickly, or if damage is spreading, shut off the water to the affected fixture and call us for a temporary fix. Keep every receipt.
More leak questions
Is a leak in a new house a sign of bad plumbing overall?
Not necessarily. One loose fitting is common. If you have several unrelated leaks in the first couple of years, that tells a different story, and we can look at the rest of the system.
What about old homes along Nolensville Road?
We treat them gently. A leak at one old joint often points to the condition of the pipe next to it, so we look at the neighborhood of the repair before closing things up.
Signs worth calling about
- A stain growing on a ceiling below a bathroom
- A baseboard that has started to swell
- A sound of running water when nothing is on
- A water bill that has crept up month after month
Leak questions
Will you show me the leak?
Whenever we can. We have sent customers video of the problem before heading out for parts, and we explain what the repair involves.
Is a leak covered by my builder warranty?
It might be if the house is new. Check your warranty paperwork. If it is not covered, or you need it fixed quickly, we can help.
After a hard freeze
Nolensville does not get long, brutal winters, but it gets cold snaps, and homes with pipes in exterior walls, unheated garages or open crawlspaces can freeze. A frozen pipe may not leak until it thaws, which is when the split opens and water goes everywhere.
If a pipe freezes, open the nearest faucet, shut off the main if you can reach it, and call. Do not use an open flame to thaw it. A hair dryer or warm towels work better. Afterward, check every exposed pipe for bulges or cracks, and look at the ceiling and walls below for new stains. A small split can stay hidden for days.
More plumbing in Nolensville
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