Meter and pressure tests
The first question is whether the house is losing water at all. A meter that keeps moving when every tap is closed says yes, and a pressure test of the supply piping then pins the loss to a single stretch.
Leak Detection and Slab Leak Repair in East Orange
A stain spreading across a ceiling, a wet patch in the lawn, a damp slab floor or a meter that keeps moving with every tap closed all point to water going where it should not. We trace the leak to its source and repair the pipe.
For a landlord the search starts with a call that names the unit, the stain and where the water shows up.
How a leak gets traced
Leaks in walls and ceilings
Stains, bubbling paint and a musty smell can trace back to a supply line, a drain or a fixture connection. The plumber follows the moisture to its source and opens only as much of the wall or ceiling as the repair requires.
Leaks under a floor or slab
Under a concrete slab, a leaking pipe can announce itself through a damp floor, a warm patch or a meter that spins while nothing runs. Listening gear pinpoints the spot, and the floor is opened directly above the pipe for the repair.
Service line leaks
Wet ground or a soft spot in the yard may be coming from the line that feeds the house. The plumber finds where that line has broken and repairs it, or recommends replacing it if the pipe is worn along its length.
Whose leak it is
A leak in the stretch between the curb box and the foundation sits on the owner’s side of the line, and the East Orange Water Commission says it is not responsible for leaks on private property. Landlords also answer for tenants’ water, sewer and refuse charges, so a leak inside a unit is the owner’s concern as much as the tenant’s.
Leak repairs and permits
Ask whether a leak repair needs paperwork and the state’s Uniform Construction Code answers it directly. The code lists the repair of leaks involving replacement of piping as ordinary plumbing maintenance. Replacing existing piping outright is a larger job with rules of its own, and the repiping page sets them out.
A leak that has already soaked a room is a case for an emergency call, a supply line worn through in several places may point to repiping, and the full service list is on the homepage.
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