Leak Detection and Repair in Ellijay, GA

The short answer

Leak Repair

What Ryan does when you have a leak

Ryan finds where the water is getting out and repairs the pipe, fitting or connection that is leaking. Leak repair and leak detection are both part of his work. He starts with what you see and what you hear, then follows the water back to the source.

That covers:

• Supply lines and fittings that drip or spray.
• Leaks under sinks, at toilets and behind fixtures.
• Water stains on ceilings and walls from a pipe above.
• Wet ground in the yard from a buried line.
• Leaks at the water heater, the well tank or their connections.

The estimate is free, with no trip fee and no diagnostic fee, and you know the price before any repair starts.

Warning Signs

Signs you have a leak

• A water bill that jumped with no change in how you live.
• The sound of water running when every tap is off.
• A stain, bubble or soft spot on a ceiling or wall.
• A wet spot in the yard, or ground that stays soggy in dry weather.
• Musty smell, peeling paint or warped floor near a wall with pipes.
• Weak pressure that came on suddenly.
• On a well: the pump kicks on when no one is using water.

You can check for a hidden leak yourself with your water meter. We explain the steps in how to find a hidden water leak. If the test says water is moving and you cannot see where, call or text Ryan.

Local Notes

Leaks in mountain homes, wells and septic

A leak behaves differently when you are not on city water.

On a well, there is no bill to warn you. A leak shows up as a pump that runs more than it should, or cycles on and off. Learn more on our pages about a well pump running constantly and well pump short cycling. A leak also makes the pump work harder and can wear it out faster.

On septic, extra water matters. A leaking toilet or a pipe that runs all day sends a steady flow into the system.

Winter is hard on pipes. Pipes in crawl spaces, outside walls and unheated cabins freeze and crack, and the leak often shows when the weather warms. See frozen pipes and how to winterize pipes in North Georgia.

Long driveways and buried lines. Many homes have a long water line from the well or meter. A wet spot out there is a clue. See a wet spot in the yard.

Ryan is based in Ellijay and drives to homes across North Georgia, including where cell service drops. Text him so the message waits for him if the call does not go through.