Leak Repair in Houston, TX

Leak repair in Houston starts with finding where the water goes. A small drip inside a wall or under a slab can run for weeks and cost thousands. Our plumbers locate it, give you a flat price in writing and fix it.

Signs you have a water leak

  • A water bill that jumps with no change in use
  • The meter keeps moving when every tap is off
  • Wet or warm spots on the floor, which can mean a slab leak
  • Musty smell, peeling paint or bubbling drywall
  • The sound of running water when nothing is on
  • Low water pressure in one part of the house
  • Mold or dark stains on baseboards and ceilings
  • Cracks in tile or a floor that feels soft

How a leak repair visit works

  1. 1You describe the signsTell us where the stain or sound is. We bring leak-finding tools.
  2. 2We confirm a leakThe plumber checks the meter, tests pressure and listens along the lines.
  3. 3Find the exact spotAcoustic, thermal or camera tools narrow it down so we cut the smallest hole possible.
  4. 4Flat price in writingYou see the repair options and the total before work starts.
  5. 5Repair and testWe fix or reroute the pipe, test pressure and tell you what to say to your insurer.

Leak repair options and costs in Houston

Exposed pipe or fitting leak$150–$600 (typical)

A fix on a visible pipe, valve or supply line.

In-wall or ceiling leak$300–$1,500 (typical)

Includes opening drywall. Patching and paint are extra.

Slab leak repair$500–$4,000 (typical)

Cutting the slab, tunneling under or rerouting the line through the attic.

Whole-house repipe$4,000–$15,000 (typical)

For homes with failing pipes and repeated leaks.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Where the leak is: in the open, in a wall or under a slab
  • Pipe material, such as copper, PEX, galvanized or polybutylene
  • How much drywall, tile or flooring has to be opened
  • Whether it can be rerouted instead of dug up
  • Insurance rules that may need a documented leak test

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Good to know in Houston

Houston’s clay soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and that movement can crack pipes under a slab. Homes built in the 1950s to 1970s often have cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines that fail in age. After a hard freeze like February 2021, hidden splits in attic pipes often show up weeks later as stains.

Texas requires plumbing work for hire to be done by a plumber licensed or registered with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Repairs that replace pipe may need a City of Houston permit.

Questions about leak repair

How do I know if I have a slab leak?

Warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water and a high bill with no change in use are common signs. A plumber can confirm with a pressure test.

How can I check my meter for a leak?

Turn off every tap and appliance, then watch the leak indicator on the meter for a few minutes. If it moves, you have a leak.

Will insurance cover a leak?

Many policies cover sudden water damage but not the pipe itself. Call your insurer and take photos before repairs.

How fast can you stop a leak?

If water is flowing, shut the main valve first, then call us. We try to send a plumber the same day.

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