Why Hidden Leaks Are a Bigger Problem in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs water is expensive relative to the national average, which means a hidden leak that runs continuously can add meaningfully to your monthly water bill before you connect the dots. But the bigger concern is structural damage. Colorado Springs’s freeze-thaw cycles mean that moisture trapped in walls, subfloors, and crawl spaces can freeze, expand, and cause damage to framing and structural materials that goes far beyond what a simple plumbing repair would have cost if the leak had been caught early. WireNut’s leak detection service finds problems early, when they are still simple to fix.

Slab Leaks in Colorado Springs

Slab leaks – leaks in supply or drain pipes that run beneath a concrete foundation – are more common in Colorado Springs than in many other cities. The combination of hard water that corrodes copper pipe from the inside, soil movement from Colorado’s clay soils, and temperature cycling all create conditions that lead to pinhole leaks and pipe failures beneath slabs. Signs of a slab leak include warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water when all fixtures are off, a water meter that runs with the water shut off, and unexplained increases in the water bill. WireNut uses acoustic and thermal detection equipment to locate slab leaks without excavating the entire slab.

Underground Water Line Leaks in Colorado Springs

The main water line running from the city connection at the street to your Colorado Springs home can develop leaks that are invisible at the surface but show up as unusually green or wet patches in the yard, a water bill that has increased without explanation, or reduced water pressure throughout the home. WireNut’s leak detection equipment locates water line leaks underground so the repair excavation is targeted and minimal rather than a full yard dig-up.

• Slab leaks. Supply or drain line leaks beneath concrete foundations. WireNut uses acoustic listening equipment and thermal imaging to locate slab leaks in Colorado Springs homes without unnecessary demolition.
• Wall and ceiling leaks. Leaks from plumbing inside walls and ceilings that show up as discoloration, soft spots, or mold growth. WireNut locates the source before opening walls.
• Underground water line leaks. Leaks in the main water service line between the street and the home. WireNut uses listening equipment to pinpoint the leak location underground so repairs are targeted.
• Irrigation system leaks. Colorado Springs homeowners with in-ground sprinkler systems can develop leaks in buried irrigation lines that show up as wet spots in the yard or higher-than-expected water bills.
• Water meter verification. WireNut can verify whether a water meter is accurately measuring usage or whether a leak is occurring between the meter and the home.
• Post-repair leak verification. After any plumbing repair, WireNut can verify that the repair is complete and that no additional leak points remain in the system.

Here is a look at the hidden leak situations our plumbers handle most often in Colorado Springs.

Signs You May Have a Hidden Leak in Your Colorado Springs Home

Colorado Springs homeowners should call WireNut for leak detection if they notice a water bill that has increased without an obvious explanation, the sound of running water when everything in the home is off, warm or wet spots on floors, discoloration or soft spots in walls or ceilings, mold or mildew smell without a visible source, or a water meter that continues to move when all fixtures are shut off. Any of these in your Colorado Springs home is worth investigating before the damage grows.