Ignoring a residential leaking pipe for too long can result in water damage and huge water bills. A sewer or gas line leak or break can cause serious health and safety issues. You don’t need to handle leaking pipes on your own, however. We offer plumbing inspections and leak detection at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sioux Falls, SD to catch early warning signs of problems. Our inspection allows us to determine where the leak is, how bad it is, and the best method of leaking pipe repair. We offer an innovative, quick method of pipe leak repair and pipe replacement that will cause minimal disruption to your home life. Call us today to schedule residential leaking pipe repair in Sioux Falls, Buffalo Ridge, or Harrisburg, SD.
How to Detect Hidden Water Leaks
The best way to protect your home from plumbing problems is to understand the early warning signs of leaks, clogs, and pipe damage. Our team of home service professionals is skilled in plumbing inspections and leak detection to find hidden water leaks and signs of damage. Call us today if you notice any of these signs that you need us to repair a pipe leak:
- A sudden increase in your water bill with no explanation
- Wet walls, drywall, or carpeting
- Puddles around water fixtures or plumbing appliances
- Mold or mildew
- Peeling or bubbling paint, plaster, or wallpaper
- Soggy or rotten wood
- Rust or corrosion on pipes or plumbing fixtures
- Low water pressure
- A faucet that sputters or gurgles when you turn it on
- A sound of running or dripping water that you can’t locate
- Flooding in your home, yard, or the street by your home
- Cracks in your walls or foundation
- Loose fittings at the base of your toilet or sink
- Increased humidity
- A musty odor
Signs of a Gas or Sewer Leak
A gas leak is a serious threat to your health and safety. If you suspect you have a gas leak or see damage to your gas line, you should immediately leave your home and call 911 or your gas company. Once the gas is turned off at your home, you can schedule gas line repair or replacement with our team. Watch for these signs of a gas leak:
- The smell of sulfur or rotten eggs
- A hissing or whistling sound near the gas line or meter
- A white cloud or dust cloud near the gas line or meter
- Bubbles in water in your yard
- Visible damage or degradation to the gas line
- Dead or dying houseplants
- Dead vegetation near a gas line or gas meter
- Gas bills that are higher than usual with no explanation
- Yellow or orange flame on a burner or pilot light
- Physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, disorientation or confusion, trouble breathing, dizziness, lightheadedness, flu-like symptoms, mood changes, irritation of the throat and eyes, nausea, nosebleeds, change in appetite, tinnitus, or chest pain
A sewer line leak can cause health and sanitation issues, property damage, and a major inconvenience to your life. If you notice any of these signs of a problem with your sewer line, call us for sewer line repair or replacement:
- Dirty water or sewage backing into your toilet, shower, bathtub, or sink
- Multiple clogged drains or a clogged drain and clogged toilet
- A clogged or overflowing toilet that you can’t fix with a plunger
- A sewer odor inside or outside your home
- Puddles of water or wet spots on the floor
- Cracks in your walls or foundation
- Mold or mildew
- The sudden appearance of insects and rodents in or around your home
- Lush green patches on your lawn
- Marshy areas or pools of water in your yard
- Sloshing or bubbling water in your toilet bowl when your sink is draining
Prevent Leaking Pipes With Plumbing Maintenance
Scheduling regular preventive plumbing maintenance can reduce your risk of minor and major plumbing issues and plumbing emergencies. We make it easier to keep up with plumbing maintenance by offering convenient scheduling options online and through our 24/7 answering service. Our Advantage Plan also makes scheduling plumbing maintenance and other plumbing services easier. When you join our Advantage Plan, you’ll have access to priority scheduling, preferential pricing, periodic specials, and more. Our plumbing maintenance services include plumbing inspections, leak detection, drain cleaning, hydrojetting, and plumbing repairs. Keeping your plumbing in optimal shape reduces the risk of damage, punctures, tree root intrusions, clogs, and other problems.
Why Choose Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sioux Falls
At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sioux Falls, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and quality workmanship. Our entire team of highly trained and skilled professionals specializes in home plumbing services. We offer plumbing inspections and diagnosis, plumbing maintenance and plumbing repairs, and plumbing replacement and installations. We always start with thoroughly inspecting your plumbing system to understand the cause and extent of the problem fully. Then we can find the most efficient, effective solution. Our goal is to save our customers time and money, so we offer upfront pricing and in-home estimates. We even offer flat-rate pricing for many of our plumbing services.
Schedule Leaking Pipe Repair in Sioux Falls, SD
Call us today to request an estimate or schedule leaking pipe repair in Sioux Falls, Buffalo Ridge, or Harrisburg, SD. We’ll visit your home and complete a plumbing inspection and diagnosis to determine exactly where the leak is, how serious it is, and what is causing it. We’ll then offer our professional recommendation for pipe leak repair or pipe replacement.