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Yard · Slab · Hidden Leaks

Water Leak Detection and Repair

Yard and underground water line leaks, slab leaks, and high water bills with no clear cause. We find the leak, then we fix it.

35 years of experience · Family-owned and local

Serving Germantown, Arlington, Bartlett, Lakeland, Collierville and nearby

Calls and online booking 24/7.

Hidden water leaks can cause thousands of dollars in damage before you even know they exist. Whether it is a slab leak under your foundation, a pinhole leak in the wall, or a slow drip under the house, we find it and fix it without tearing your home apart.

Signs You Have a Hidden Leak

  • A water bill that jumped. Your usage has not changed, but the bill has gone up.
  • The meter moves with everything off. Turn off every faucet and appliance. If the meter still spins, water is going somewhere.
  • Running water you can hear. The sound of water running in a wall or under the floor when nothing is on.
  • Wet or soggy spots in the yard. A green, spongy, or standing-water patch over the water line, even in dry weather.
  • Warm spots on the floor. A hot water line leaking under the slab can warm the floor above it.
  • Musty smell, damp walls or floors. Moisture from a hidden leak can lead to mold behind walls and under floors.
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Business Hours
Calls & booking 24/7
Field service Monday–Friday, 07:00 – 17:00
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How It Works

1

Call or book online

Tell us what you are seeing: a high water bill, a wet spot in the yard, or water running with everything off.

2

We locate the leak

We listen for it with acoustic equipment and electronic ground microphones and trace it with tracer gas, with pressure testing as needed. We use thermal imaging occasionally, mostly for hot water side leaks.

3

We fix it

Once we find the leak, we explain the repair options and schedule the work. We choose the least invasive repair that will hold up long-term.

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How We Find Leaks Without Destruction

We primarily use acoustic listening with electronic ground microphones and tracer gas detection to locate hidden leaks. We use pressure testing as needed and thermal imaging occasionally for hot water side leaks. Once we know where the problem is, we choose the least invasive repair method that will hold up long-term.

Why Fast Action Matters

Water damage gets worse every day a leak goes unrepaired. Wood rots, mold grows, and your foundation can shift if a slab leak is left unchecked. The sooner you call, the smaller the repair and the lower the cost. Waiting always makes it more expensive.

Flexible Financing Available — Low Monthly Payments 0% Interest up to 24 Months

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you detect a hidden water leak?
We primarily use acoustic listening with electronic ground microphones and tracer gas detection to locate hidden leaks. We use pressure testing as needed and thermal imaging occasionally for hot water side leaks.
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.
Can a small leak cause serious damage?
Absolutely. Even a small, slow leak can lead to mold growth, structural damage, and hundreds of dollars in wasted water over time. Early detection saves money in the long run.
Why did my water bill suddenly go up?
A sudden spike in your water bill is one of the most common signs of a hidden leak. If your usage habits have not changed, call us to inspect your plumbing system.
Do you repair the leak after finding it?
Yes. We handle both detection and repair so you do not have to coordinate with multiple companies. Once we find the leak, we explain the repair options and schedule the work.

Real Leak Detection Jobs

Photos and video from actual Patton Plumbing leak detection jobs in the Memphis area, from checking the meter to marking the leak and exposing the line for repair.

Leak detection videos

Tracer gas leak detection: a hydrogen detector picks up gas escaping near a tub valve.
Tracer gas detector picks up a sharp rise in hydrogen over a buried line, pinpointing the leak under the lawn.
Listening for an underground leak near a sidewalk with an electronic ground microphone and probe rod.
Listening through the floor for a leak under a bathroom.
A small, clean wall opening at the exact spot we located, marked with tape.
The water meter shows a steady 5 to 6 gallons per minute of flow, confirming an active leak.
A handheld tracer gas detector shows a high hydrogen reading over the lawn, pointing to the leak below.
Listening for a leak at a garden tub with an acoustic leak detector and headphones.

Photos from the job

Patton technician kneeling with headphones and an electronic ground microphone in a yard
Our technician listening for a hidden leak with an electronic ground microphone.
Patton technician walking a yard with headphones, a ground microphone unit, and probe rod
Tracing a water line across the yard by listening with a ground microphone.
Patton technician crouching near a brick foundation with a ground microphone and headphones
Checking along the foundation for leak sounds with an electronic ground microphone.
Badger water meter in an in-ground meter box being checked for movement
Checking the water meter for movement when no water is running.
Yard with white marker flags and a T-handle probe rod along a traced leak path
Leak path traced and flagged in the yard before any digging.
Lush green patch of grass in an otherwise dry lawn above a buried water line
A green, soggy patch in a dry yard can point to a buried water line leak.
Blue marker flags placed around a leak location in a front lawn
Leak location flagged in the front yard.
Hardwood kitchen floor with a blue tape X marking a pinpointed leak location
Leak location pinpointed and marked before any flooring is opened.
Excavated soil with an exposed white underground water line and coupling
Underground water line exposed at the marked spot for repair.
Commercial concrete slab with orange spray-paint X marks showing leak locations
Commercial leak location marked on concrete in Millington.
Corner garden tub with a blue tape X marked on the tile floor beside it
Leak location marked on the floor next to a garden tub.
Back yard with small white marker flags and a red T-handle probe rod
Leak path flagged in the yard with a probe rod at the marked spot.
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