Serving ZIP 48239 & 48240
Leak Detection & Repair Redford, MI
A water bill that keeps climbing, a warm spot on the basement floor or a gas smell. We find hidden water, slab, main line and gas leaks, show you the price, then fix them. Open 24/7 across Redford Charter Township.
Find the Leak First, Then Open Only What We Need To
The leaks that cost the most are usually the ones nobody can see. They run behind drywall, above a finished ceiling or under the basement floor, and by the time a stain shows up, the water has been there for a while.
Our job is to find the exact spot before anything gets cut open. That keeps the opening small and puts the repair in the right place the first time. We find and fix leaks for homes, rentals and small businesses across Redford Charter Township, and you approve the price before the repair starts. As a plumber who knows Redford homes, we are close by when you need us.
Call for Leak DetectionWe Find It Before We Open Anything
We trace the leak to one spot first, so we cut a small opening in the right place instead of tearing out a whole wall or floor.
You Approve the Price First
Once we know where the leak is, we explain the repair and give you the price. Nothing gets fixed until you say yes.
Open 24/7 for Leaks
A leak keeps running at night and on weekends. Call any hour and we tell you how to stop the water until we get there.
Local to Redford
We work only in Redford Charter Township, ZIP codes 48239 and 48240. We are based on Norborne, so help is never far away.
Signs You Have a Hidden Water Leak
Most hidden leaks give a few clues before the damage shows. These are the ones to watch for.
A Water Bill That Keeps Going Up
Your habits did not change but the bill did. A slow leak runs day and night.
Stains on a Ceiling or Wall
Brown rings, soft drywall or a ceiling that sags under a bathroom or kitchen.
Warped Floors or Loose Tiles
Floorboards that cup or tiles that loosen near a bathroom, kitchen or laundry.
Musty Smell or Bubbling Paint
Mildew in a closet or paint that blisters on a wall shared with a bathroom.
Water Sounds With the Taps Off
A hiss or drip inside the wall. Check the toilets first, since a running toilet is the usual cause.
Pressure That Slowly Dropped
Water escaping the pipe is water that never reaches your faucet.
Check the Water Meter Before You Call
Turn off every faucet and appliance that uses water, then look at the meter, which is usually in the basement where the line comes in. If the small leak dial is moving, water is going somewhere. The full meter test steps walk you through it.
Types of Leaks We Find
We find and repair water leaks, slab leaks, main line leaks and gas leaks. Knowing the type helps us choose the right repair.
Pinhole Leaks in Copper
Tiny holes that start as a slow drip or a damp spot and spread along old copper lines.
Joint and Fitting Leaks
Elbows, tees and soldered joints that loosen or corrode and seep where two pieces meet.
Corroded Galvanized Pipe
Older steel pipe rusts from the inside out until it weeps at the threads and seams.
Hot Water Line Leaks
Heat and pressure wear these lines out faster than the cold lines next to them.
Supply Line and Valve Leaks
Worn hoses and valves under sinks, toilets and the washer that drip out of sight.
Slab Leaks
A leak in the water line under the basement floor. Damp concrete or a warm spot is the usual clue.
Main Water Line Leaks
A leak in the line that brings water into the house, often a soggy yard or water by the foundation.
Gas Line Leaks
A gas smell near the stove, dryer, furnace or water heater. We find the leak and repair the line.
Not Sure What You Have?
Describe what you see and we will tell you what it likely is.
Call (313) 380-5686
Where Hidden Leaks Start in Redford Homes
Most Redford homes have a basement, and that shapes where leaks hide and how they show up.
Under the Basement Floor
Concrete that never dries, a warm spot on the floor or a meter that never stops. This is a slab leak, and we find its spot before any concrete is opened.
Inside a Wall
Fittings behind showers and tubs, lines to the kitchen sink or washer, and pipes hit by a nail during a remodel.
Above a Ceiling or Under a Floor
Lines running between floors, a bathroom over a finished room, and joints that sweat and drip on the drywall below.
In the Main Line Coming Into the House
A soggy patch in the yard or water near the foundation where the line enters. We find the leak and repair or replace the line from the meter into the house.
How We Track Down a Hidden Leak
The goal is to narrow the leak down to one spot before we cut anything. These are the ways a hidden leak gets found. The right one depends on the pipe, where it runs and what you have noticed.
Once we know where the leak is, we show you what we found and explain the repair before we quote it. If you have questions first, you can contact us.
Listening for the Leak
Water escaping a pipe under pressure makes a sound that can be traced through floors and walls.
Thermal Imaging
A thermal camera shows warm and cool areas, which helps with hot water lines and wet drywall.
Pressure Testing the Lines
Closing valves and watching a gauge shows which section of pipe is losing water.
Moisture Readings
A moisture meter maps how far the water has spread in drywall, wood or concrete.
Fixing the Leak Once We Find It
The right repair depends on where the leak is and how the rest of the pipe looks.
Repairing the Damaged Section
We cut out the bad piece of pipe, replace it and test the line under pressure before we close anything up.
Running a New Line Around the Problem
When a leak sits under the basement floor or deep in a finished wall, running a new line along an easier path can be the cleaner fix.
When the Pipe Is Worn Out Everywhere
Several leaks on old pipe usually mean more are coming. We will show you what we see and talk through pipe repair or whole house repiping.
How a Leak Detection Visit Works
From the first call to a dry, tested pipe. You approve the price before any repair starts.
- 01
You call
Tell us what you have noticed. We answer 24/7.
- 02
We check the meter
We confirm water is leaving the pipes and note how fast.
- 03
We find the spot
We test and narrow the leak down before opening anything.
- 04
You approve the price
We explain the repair and the cost. Nothing starts without your yes.
Nothing starts without your yes
- 05
We repair and test
We fix the leak, test the line under pressure and clean up.
Why Redford Homeowners Call Grandview About Leaks
Based on Norborne
We are in Redford, so a leak on your street is a short drive for us.
Small openings
Finding the exact spot first keeps the hole in your wall small.
Straight answers
If the pipe is worn out, we tell you, so you are not paying for the same leak twice.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with the price approved before any work.
Call (313) 380-5686Leaks, drips and dry basements. Read what Redford customers say
Read Our Google Reviews (opens in a new tab)Raina Horan
5 years ago
Excellent service! Our bathroom sink wasn’t mounted properly by the contractor and fell off the wall and shattered. George was able to come out and install the new sink and was wonderful! Will definitely use again in a plumbing emergency!
Shakyra Bentley
5 years ago
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Jommar Colon
5 years ago
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5 years ago
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5 years ago
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Leak Detection Across Redford Township
We find and repair hidden leaks in every part of Redford Charter Township, ZIP codes 48239 and 48240. We are based on Norborne, so when water is going somewhere it should not, we are not far away.
From homes near Telegraph Road to the streets off Beech Daly and up toward Eight Mile, we come to you. Not sure if your address is inside the township? Call and ask.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Western View
- Grand Dale
- Chesterfield
- Western Heights
- Brady Block
- Seminole Woods
- Rogers Park
- Telegraph-Hazelton
- Jefferson
- Downtown Redford
Leak Detection FAQs
Answers to the questions Redford homeowners ask us most about hidden leaks.
Can you find a leak without opening the wall?
Often we can find the spot without cutting anything. The repair itself usually needs an opening, but because we know where the leak is, we keep that opening small.
How long does it take to find a hidden leak?
It depends on the leak. Some show up in minutes. A slow leak under a floor or inside a finished wall can take longer to narrow down. We keep you updated as we go.
Is a leak under the basement floor an emergency?
If water is pooling or the meter dial is spinning fast, close the main shut-off and call us right away. A slow damp spot can be booked, but it should not wait for weeks, because the water keeps working on the floor and the soil under it.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the house right away and do not switch lights or appliances on or off. From outside, call DTE Energy or 911. Once they say it is safe, call us and we will find the leak and repair the gas line.
Water is coming through my ceiling. What should I do first?
Close the main water shut-off. If the water is near a light or outlet, turn off the power to that area at the breaker. Put a bucket under the drip, then call us. We answer 24/7.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. Once we find the leak, we explain the repair and give you the price. Nothing is opened or repaired until you approve it.
Do you find leaks in rentals and businesses in Redford?
Yes. We find and repair leaks for homes, rentals and small businesses in Redford Charter Township, in the 48239 and 48240 ZIP codes. Landlords can arrange access for us.