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Water Leak Detection Portland OR
Your plumbing system runs through your entire house and provides an efficient method of distributing water throughout the home. In most cases, we take it for granted that a steady stream of water will always be there for us. When something goes wrong with the plumbing, it can bring the entire household to a stop.
Some of the bigger plumbing problems include a broken water main, a water heater on the fritz, or wastewater not draining fast enough (or not at all). These issues usually manifest themselves almost immediately so they can be addressed quickly. This can keep water damage to a minimum.
However, if your water pipes have a slow leak, or if the leaks occur underground before reaching the home, it could be months before you know. Depending on where in the water supply line the leak is, the damage could be very costly as well as endanger the health of you and your family.
Signs of a Water Leak
Water Stains
In some cases, you may not even know there is a leak until it’s too late. Water stains on a ceiling or wall are a good indicator that you have water coming in from somewhere. It could be you have leaking pipes in the attic or maybe a leak in your roof. Either way, the sooner you get it inspected the better.
These stains may not always appear overhead. Small leaks in the bathroom or kitchen sinks can lead to dry rot in the cabinet or even the subfloor if it gets that far. It doesn’t hurt to occasionally check under the sink to make sure everything is nice and dry.
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- Your Portland Plumbing Company
- Plumbing Repair Services Portland OR
- Toilet Repair and Installation, Portland OR
- Water Heaters Portland OR
- Whole Home Repiping Portland OR
- Water Line Repair Portland OR
- Kitchen Remodel Plumbing Portland OR
- Bathroom Remodel Plumbing Portland OR
- Dripping Faucets Repair Portland OR
Increased Water Bills
If you notice a persistent loss of pressure, over the period of a few months, take a look at your water bill. If it’s a slow type of leak along buried lines, that may be the only way to know about it. While month to month differences may occur, year-to-year readings should remain consistent.
A huge uptick in usage without any changes to the household could mean water is leaking out underground. After many months of leakage, small sinkholes may start appearing in the yard where the leak is located, too. But if the leak is under concrete or other such hardscapes, you may be in the dark for a very long time.
Damage to Floors
Water leaks in bathrooms and kitchens can damage floors and cause weak spots. The most common problem areas are near showers, sinks, dishwashers, and refrigerators with water lines. If you notice tiles or flooring that pucker, peeling paint, and pooling water on the floor in a bathroom or kitchen after using the sink, shower, or appliance, it’s time to investigate.
Mold
While dry rot in the subfloor can weaken joists, mold can lead to serious health issues. The mixture of leaking water and warm temperatures of the home make for ideal black mold conditions. Even when it grows inside the walls, airborne pollutants can still affect the body.
Once the mold has made its way through to the interior walls, you have a serious problem on your hands. In many cases, the mold must be removed from the home before returning to that area, or even the home itself. Drywall, insulation, framing, and even exterior sheathing must be removed by remediation experts.
Then you’ll have to replace all of that material, too. Plumbing issues like this are so very difficult to catch early on, so even if there’s slight leak detection, it’s important to act fast. A professional plumber like Meticulous Plumbing can spot these problem areas and fix them before they become a real issue.
We can Fix Your Water Leak
Plumbing leaks are common, and no one likes dealing with issues. But the quicker you respond, fixing a leak becomes much easier – and cheaper. Meg and Leo Borton are a husband and wife team who own and operate Meticulous Plumbing. The two have decades of experience in the plumbing and construction industries.
In addition to repair services, Meticulous Plumbing also offers water heater removal and installation, new plumbing for bathroom or kitchen remodels, and whole-home repiping. From unclogging interior drains to replacing water mains, let us be your local Portland plumber.
Frequently Asked Questions
Moisture from showers or cooking usually dries quickly. A hidden leak tends to leave persistent damp spots, bubbling paint, warping floors, or stains that slowly spread over time. If something stays wet without an obvious source, it’s likely a leak.
Yes. Slow leaks often occur behind drywall, under flooring, or along buried water lines where they’re completely hidden. Many homeowners don’t discover them until they see higher water bills, mold growth, or flooring damage. Our team uses testing and inspection methods to locate the source precisely.
Even minor leaks can cause major structural damage. Over time, water can weaken framing, rot floors, and create ideal conditions for mold growth. Fixing a small leak now is almost always more affordable than repairing the damage it causes later.
Sometimes. It depends on where the leak is located. We always try the least invasive approach first and only open walls or flooring when absolutely necessary. When we do, we keep the opening as small as possible and clean up thoroughly afterward.
Absolutely. Many leaks show signs long before water appears on surfaces. If your water bill has spiked, pressure has dropped, or you hear faint dripping or hissing, we can investigate and pinpoint the issue before damage becomes visible.
Hear What Our Customers Are Saying
October 28, 2025
zach domer
They came out fast and just got the work done right then and there, at a fair price. Guy was super friendly, trustworthy and professional, didn't try to get me to do a bunch of stuff that was out of my budget.
October 22, 2025
Kathryn McFadden
We love working with Meticulous Plumbing. Adam was on time, professional, and solutions oriented. He took the extra time needed to explain what was going on.
October 15, 2025
Neo Mx
I thought Adam Buck did a very thorough job. Everything turned out as expected. Adam did a great job of explaining the work before starting the work.
October 13, 2025
Charlotte Becker
Kaleb and Meticulous Plumbing came through again. Toilet seal was leaking, toilet was not cracked. He did everything to replace the old ring with a new and better one. Cleaned up and gave a time-saving trick to get rid of toilet bowl stains. Kaleb is amazing...professional and personable. A rare combination. I will always request him when I call Meticulous Plumbing for plumbing services.
October 3, 2025
Lindi Goins
This was the best plumbing repair experience. A shutoff valve in my kitchen was rusted shut and beginning to leak water. A box had been built over the shutoff valves.
Leo was able to get the box off without taking it apart. He took pictures of the valves and pipe so I didn't need to crawl into the cupboard. He explained the problem and offered me two options for repair and the cost of each. I opted to have everything fixed at the same time. The price was much less than i expected.
Leo replaced three valves and some pipe. He made sure everything was turned back on and working properly. He was professional, thorough, explained things in an easy to understand way, and cleaned up when he was done.
Thank you Meticulous Plumbing!
September 23, 2025
Lauren Newton
What plumbing problem?! Went to bed with leaky toilet, woke up to begin my process of fixing it. They opened at 7am (which was awesome) and had a team out here within a few hours- all through text. Fixed, reasonably priced, and details with what was being charged. Kaleb and his sidekick (forget his name-gah) were awesome! Honestly from the intital text, response for booking, booking confirmation text, text arrivals, paying, and already being sent a follow up email with photos. The urgency of the customer support was top notch.
September 17, 2025
Reuben Simon
We were so relieved to find a plumbing company that is transparent, communicates clearly and does great work. We really were so happy. After experiences with two other plumbers, this is the one we'll be using for our go-to. PS - Edgar was fantastic!
September 5, 2025
Chip
Very prompt, provided a detailed estimate, performed high quality service.
September 4, 2025
Rich Koesel
Top notch company. We had water heaters at the end of life and one had a slow leak. I was able to get a plumber scheduled for the next day and get the heaters replaced. Eric and Adam were punctual and super nice. Highly professional and got both heaters replaced in a few hours. They cleaned up after themselves and left no traces. I had used Meticulous for a smaller project a little while back, but will absolutely continue to use them for all of our home plumbing needs going forward.
