Leak & Burst Pipe Repair in Palmyra, PA & Nearby

Shut the water off first. Close the valve under the fixture if the leak is there, or the main valve where the line enters the house. Then open a faucet on the lowest floor to drain the pressure off, and keep away from wet outlets and appliances.

For a hidden leak, use the meter. Turn off every faucet, the washer and the ice maker, note the reading, and check again after half an hour without using water. If it moved, water is escaping somewhere. A toilet is the usual suspect: put a few drops of food coloring in the tank, and if color shows up in the bowl without flushing, the flapper is leaking.

In the Palmyra area, an underground leak is more than a wasted-water problem, because water running into limestone ground can help open a sinkhole. A wet spot in the yard that never dries is worth a call. Take photos before cleanup for insurance, and ask the plumber for a price before any wall or floor is opened.