In a perfect world, every plumbing leak would be obvious a spraying pipe under the sink or a dripping faucet. However, the most damaging leaks in Somerset, NJ, are often the ones you cannot see. Hidden behind drywall, under floorboards, or beneath your home’s foundation, these “silent killers” can waste thousands of gallons of water and compromise the structural integrity of your property long before a puddle ever appears.
At Anthony’s Home Services we specialize in professional leak detection services designed to save you money and stress. Whether you’ve noticed a sudden spike in your New Jersey American Water bill or you smell a persistent musty odor in your basement, our team has the technology to find the source without tearing apart your home.
Warning Signs You May Have a Hidden Leak
- Unexplained Utility Spikes: If your water usage has jumped significantly without a change in your household habits, you likely have a continuous leak.
- Warm Spots on the Floor: A warm patch on a linoleum or tile floor often indicates a leak in a hot water line running beneath the slab.
- The Sound of Running Water: If you hear “hissing” or rushing water behind your walls when all faucets are turned off, a pipe has likely failed.
- Foundation Cracks: In the Somerset area, shifting soil can cause pipes to break; if water saturates the soil near your foundation, you may see new or widening cracks.
- Low Water Pressure: A sudden drop in pressure throughout the house often points to a major leak in the main service line.
Our Non-Invasive Leak Detection Technology
Gone are the days when a plumber had to punch holes in your drywall just to find a drip. At Anthony’s Home Services, we invest in “trenchless” and non-destructive diagnostic tools that allow us to “see” through solid surfaces.
The Tools of Our Trade:
- Acoustic Ultrasonic Sensors: We use sensitive microphones to “listen” for the specific frequency of pressurized water escaping a pipe. This allows us to find leaks under concrete slabs or deep underground.
- Thermal Imaging Cameras: By detecting minute temperature differences, our infrared cameras can map out damp spots behind walls or under ceilings that are invisible to the naked eye.
- Electronic Pipe Locators: We can trace the exact path of your plumbing lines to identify where a break is most likely occurring, minimizing the area we need to investigate.
