Burst Pipe & Water Leak Detection Services in Augusta, GA

When you have a burst pipe or suspect a leak in your pipes, call Universal Plumbing at 706-738-4424 for burst pipe repairs and water leak detection services in Augusta-Richmond County.

Burst pipes and leaking pipes can quickly cause major damage to households. Within minutes, you can face significant – and expensive repairs. To limit the damage, you need to schedule burst pipe repairs and water leak detection services as soon as possible. Call Universal Plumbing for appointments in Augusta, GA. We offer after-hours emergency services.

When you need a main water line repaired or installed, contact us for services in the Augusta area.

How Plumbers Detect Water Pipe Leaks

When you suspect a leak in your pipes or somewhere in your plumbing system but are unsure where, you need to hire a professional to find the problem. Experienced plumbers in Augusta, GA, use the following techniques:

Dig and drill: Experts dig into certain parts of your yard or even drill into your walls or your floor to find the source of the leak. This is typically only used as a last resort.
Meter detection: Plumbers have a digital apparatus they can use to search for leaks. In this process, a water meter is added to one end of the external point to assess the water pressure and to detect if there is a leak present.
Video camera inspection: To find issues in the pipe and determine the exact location, plumbers use a camera designed to take pictures and videos of a pipe at various angles to view any cracks or leaks.

What To Expect During Burst Pipe Repair

You need to hire a plumber like Universal Plumbing as soon as a burst pipe occurs at your house. When an expert from our top-ranked water leak detection company arrives to make the plumbing leak repairs, they will follow many steps, including these:

Find your main water valve and shut it off to prevent more water from entering your home.

Locate the area of the pipe that burst.

Use a pipe cutter to remove the broken section.

Cut a new section of pipe to replace the burst area.

Put the new section of the pipe in place. They will then use a torch to solder the new section of pipe into place.

Once the new section is set, they will turn the main water valve back on and ensure no leakage.

How To Repair Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes and frozen outside hose bibs can lead to burst pipes. Because of this, they need to be addressed as soon as possible. Let Universal Plumbing give you the expert help you need in Augusta, GA.

To repair frozen pipes, there are key steps you and plumbers can perform, including:

Locate the frozen pipe.

Run the faucet with both hot and cold water.

Use a hair dryer to apply heat to the pipe. You can also use a heat lamp or a space heater, but avoid using items with open flames.

Heat towels and wrap them around your pipes.

Turn up the heat in your home to provide extra warmth to your piping system.

If the pipe is inside your walls, it is best to let a technician repair it. This will involve cutting through your drywall.

When you have a frozen pipe or need water line leak repairs, call our residential plumbers at Universal Plumbing for services in the Central Savannah River Area.

When you need burst pipe or water leak repairs, call Universal Plumbing at 706-738-4424 for appointments in Augusta, GA, and the greater CSRA. We have over 100 years of combined experience.