Germantown, TN
Leak Detection in Germantown, TN
A high water bill, a wet yard, or a stain you cannot explain may be a hidden leak. We find it with acoustic listening and tracer gas, mark the line, and dig at the exact spot. Calls and online booking 24/7. Field service Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM.
Germantown leak detection at a glance
- How we find leaks: acoustic listening with electronic ground microphones and pressure testing, then tracer gas when needed. Thermal cameras are used occasionally, mainly on hot-water-side leaks.
- Price: Leak detection starts at $650 for standard residential service and $1,250 for commercial. When we make the repair, we credit up to $250 of the leak detection fee toward it. The final cost depends on the complexity of the situation and how accessible the plumbing is.
- After we find it: we mark the line, dig or open at the exact spot, then explain the repair options and schedule the work.
- Hours: calls and online booking 24/7. Field service Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM.
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Hidden leaks in Germantown homes
Patton Plumbing, Heating & A/C is a family-owned company, in business since 2005. Owner Shawn Patton has 35 years in the trade. We serve Germantown, TN from our shop at 5320 Hwy 70, Mason, TN 38049. Licensed and insured (Tennessee license #TN55976).
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When a Germantown water bill jumps and household use has not changed, the leak is often underground or hidden — in a yard service line, under a slab, or inside a wall. A soft spot in the lawn, a warmer patch of floor, or a stain on drywall can be the first sign. We find the leak first, then explain the repair and schedule the work.
Yard and water service line leaks
The water service line runs from the meter to the house. A leak on that line can soak a yard, wash out soil, or run for weeks with nothing more obvious than a high bill. If water is bubbling up, the ground is soft, or a strip of lawn stays wet, the line under it may be leaking.
We start with acoustic listening, using electronic ground microphones, and with pressure testing as needed. When those methods need backup, we use tracer gas: a tracer gas is introduced into the water line and a handheld detector follows where it escapes. Once we have the location, we mark the line, then dig to the exact spot.
High water bills when usage has not changed
A simple check you can do before we arrive: turn off every faucet, appliance, and fixture that uses water, then look at the meter. If the meter keeps moving, water may be going somewhere it should not. That does not tell you where the leak is, but it is useful information to share when you call. On a job, we also watch the meter for flow to confirm an active leak. If the bill jumped and nothing in the house has changed, it is worth having the line checked.
Slab leaks
Some Germantown homes are built on a concrete slab, with water lines running beneath or within the foundation. Signs of a slab leak include a warm spot on the floor, often from a leaking hot water line; the sound of running water when everything is off; damp or stained flooring with no obvious source; and a musty smell. We pinpoint the leak before any concrete or flooring is opened, using the methods below.
Hidden leaks behind walls
Pinhole leaks and failed fittings inside a wall can show up as peeling paint, a growing stain, a musty smell, or the sound of water when nothing is running. After we locate the leak, we mark the spot so the opening can be kept as small as the repair allows.
If older pipes keep leaking in more than one place, ask about piping and repiping. For whole-home protection, see our whole-home emergency water shutoff service.
How we find leaks
We primarily use acoustic listening with electronic ground microphones, along with pressure testing as needed, and tracer gas when needed. Thermal cameras are used occasionally, mainly on hot-water-side leaks. Acoustic listening and tracer gas are used most. After we mark the location, we dig or open only at that spot, then explain the repair options and schedule the work.
Learn more on our main leak detection and repair page, or see all services in Germantown, TN.
Leak Detection Germantown, TN FAQs
How much does leak detection cost?
Leak detection starts at $650 for standard residential service and $1,250 for commercial. When we make the repair, we credit up to $250 of the leak detection fee toward it. The final cost depends on the complexity of the situation and how accessible the plumbing is.
Does the leak detection fee go toward the repair?
When we make the repair, we credit up to $250 of the leak detection fee toward it. Leak detection starts at $650 for standard residential service and $1,250 for commercial.
What if my water bill is high but my usage has not changed?
Turn off every faucet, appliance, and fixture, then watch the water meter. If it keeps moving, water may be going somewhere it should not. That does not tell you where the leak is, but it is useful information to share when you call.
Do you repair the leak after you find it?
Yes. Patton handles both leak detection and repair. After we locate the leak, we explain the repair options and schedule the work. The right repair depends on where the leak is and the condition of the pipe.
Schedule leak detection in Germantown
Call (901) 489-2119 to describe what you are seeing, or book online. Return to all Germantown services. Patton’s main office is at 5320 Hwy 70, Mason, TN 38049. Field service is Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. Calls and online booking are available 24/7.