Hiring a professional for pipe leak repair will prevent further water damage and help you avoid astronomical water bills. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of New Orleans, we specialize in leaking pipe repair service for water, sewer, and gas lines. We have an entire team of professionals at your disposal that can inspect your plumbing system, determine the location and cause of the leak, and find the most effective method of leaking pipe repair. In most cases, our leaking pipe repair services can be completed in less than a day, with minimal inconvenience to your household. Call us today to schedule residential leaking pipes repair in New Orleans, Metairie, or Kenner, LA. You can also request an estimate for underground water pipe leak repair cost.
Look for Signs You Need Pipe Leak Repair
Many homeowners have underground water pipes or sections of pipe that are hidden behind walls, cabinetry, or underneath concrete slabs. In some cases, it’s very obvious that you have a leaking water pipe; however, in other cases, you might not notice until you experience significant water damage or skyrocketing water bills. Call our home service professionals today if you notice any of these signs you need pipe leak repair:
- Puddles or pools of water near appliances or plumbing fixtures
- Mold or mildew growth in areas other than the bathroom
- Unexplained dripping or running water noises you can’t locate
- A musty odor
- Wet drywall, walls, or carpeting
- Flooding in your basement, yard, or the street by your home
- Peeling or bubbling paint, plaster, or wallpaper
- Water stains on the walls or ceilings
- Sagging ceilings or buckling floors
- Loose fittings around your sink, toilet, or bathtub
- A sudden increase in your water bill with no explanation
- Low water pressure or weak water flow
- Faucets that sputter and gurgle when you turn them on
- Cracks in your walls or foundation
- Wet or rotten wood
- Rusted or corroded metal
Watch for Signs of a Gas or Sewer Leak
Gas and sewer leaks can be a health hazard or an emergency and should be handled right away. If you notice signs of a gas leak, leave your home, and call 911 or your gas company immediately. After the gas company turns your gas off, you can call us for gas line replacement and installation. Watch for these warning signs of a gas leak:
- A rotten egg or sulfur smell.
- A hissing or whistling noise near a gas appliance, gas line, or the gas meter.
- A white cloud or dust cloud near the gas line or gas meter.
- Bubbles in puddles of water near your home.
- Damage or corrosion on a gas pipe.
- Dead houseplants, or decaying plants near a gas meter or gas line.
- A higher gas bill than normal.
- An orange or yellow gas flame or pilot light.
- Physical symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, headache, disorientation, irritation of the nose and throat, nosebleeds, trouble breathing, chest pain, reduced appetite, tinnitus, flu-like symptoms, or mood changes.
A broken or leaking sewer line can lead to a sewer system backup. Call us right away for sewer line repair and replacements if you notice any of these plumbing problems:
- More than one clogged drain.
- A clogged drain and a clogged toilet.
- Dirty water or sewage backing up into your toilet, sink, bathtub, or shower.
- Sewage odors or a rotten food smell near drains.
- Plumbing fixtures that behave strangely when using other plumbing fixtures.
- Pools of marshy water in your yard.
- Insects and rodents in your yard or home.
- Gurgling toilets or pipes.
- Cracks in your foundation.
- Mold or mildew growth.
Prevent Leaking Pipes
Our team of home service professionals offers preventative plumbing maintenance services. This includes leak detection and plumbing inspections, which offer early warning of plumbing problems that will only get bigger and more expensive over time. We can also offer home plumbing maintenance services that protect the health and condition of your pipes and reduce your risk of leaks, damage, corrosion, and breakage. When you become a member of our Advantage Plan, you get priority scheduling for preventative plumbing maintenance services. You will also get access to members-only deals and specials that will help you save money on pipe leak repair costs.
Get an Estimate for Pipe Leak Repair Cost in New Orleans, LA
Call Mr. Rooter Plumbing of New Orleans today to request an estimate for pipe leak repair costs in New Orleans, Metairie, or Kenner, LA. We’ll start by conducting a thorough plumbing inspection to assess the condition, health, and performance of your pipes. We can identify hidden problems and determine the location, cause, and extent of the leak. We will then recommend pipe leak repair or pipe replacement.