A small leak can waste water and damage your home for months before you notice it. These five signs are worth checking.
1. A higher water bill with no explanation
If your usage jumps and nothing changed in your household, water may be escaping somewhere.
2. Your water meter keeps moving
Turn off every faucet and appliance that uses water, then check your meter. If it is still moving after half an hour, you likely have a leak.
3. Musty smells or mold
A damp, earthy smell in a closet, cabinet, or room can point to moisture inside a wall or under a floor.
4. Stains, warped floors, or peeling paint
Brown stains on ceilings, bubbling paint, and floors that cup or buckle are common signs of water behind the surface.
5. The sound of running water
If you hear water running when everything is off, something is flowing that should not be.
What to do next
Do not wait. A plumber can pinpoint the source with moisture meters and other tools, often without cutting into walls. Call The Dallas Plumber at xxx-xxx-xxxx.