Yard Leak Detection in Fort Worth

Wet spots in your yard that won’t dry, puddles near the foundation, and surprising water bill increases- you’ve got an underground leak, and you need to find it yesterday. You need modern yard leak location solutions, without excavation or digging up your lawn and landscaping.

Requests for residential yard leak detection in Fort Worth have increased over the last 3 years, as more homeowners learn about the value proposition of catching a small underground water leak before it becomes a bigger issue.

Let’s find that leak now- no digging! Call us 24/7- we’re always here to answer your call. Priority scheduling means you get the first available appointment!

Do You Have an Underground Water Leak in Your Yard?

It can be difficult to tell the difference between an outdoor pipe leak and flooding due to heavy rains. Tarrant County homeowners who experience leaks in March and April often mistake them for flooding and delay calling a plumber — this allows the pipe damage to get worse.

Here’s what to do if you suspect a yard leak in your Fort Worth property:

Step 1: Check your water meter

If you think you have a pipe leak, the first thing to do is turn off all water sources in your home. This will allow you to accurately read your water meter.

Next, go to your water meter. It’s usually located outside your home near the street. It’s housed within a small plastic or metal box (which may be underground). Look for a lid marked with the word “WATER” or “METER”.

Open the lid, and look for a dial or digital display. If you have a dial, there shouldn’t be any movement with the water turned off. If you have a digital display, the water usage rate should be static. 

If your dial is moving or your water usage is increasing, you probably have a water leak.

Step 2: Know the difference between leaks and flooding

Here are 3 ways to tell the difference between a flooded yard and a possible underground pipe leak:

1. Rate of onset. Signs of an underground water leak develop slowly and get worse over time. A flooded yard due to heavy rains happens quickly and then dissipates.
2. Size of impact. Heavy rains cause widespread impact, creating soggy soil and large puddles. Pipe leaks have more localized impact — look for small green patches, small puddles and cracks in your driveway.
3. Check your water bill. If you still aren’t sure, check your next water bill. A flooding event won’t affect your utility costs — a hidden pipe leak certainly will.

Step 3: Know the 10 telltale signs of an underground leak

These are 10 telltale signs of an underground pipe leak in your yard:

1. Fast-moving water meter
2. Increased water bill
3. Decreased indoor water pressure
4. Wet spots in your lawn
5. Unusually green lawn spaces
6. Flooding around sprinkler heads
7. Cracked pavement or driveway
8. Sewage smell in your yard
9. Foundation cracks
10. Dirt in your indoor water supply

Meet Mother’s Advanced Yard Leak Locating Equipment

A quality plumbing company should offer 5 services when locating a water leak in your yard. Mother has them all:

1. Electronic leak detection: The gold standard of yard leak detection, it uses a mixture of sound, electric and thermal imaging to locate the issue with pinpoint accuracy.
2. Acoustic leak detection
3. Infrared thermography
4. Hydrostatic pressure testing and diagnostics
5. Underground camera inspection

DFW’s Most Trusted Professional Leak Detection Service

If you suspect an underground pipe leak, get in front of it fast with professional yard leak detection. This preventative maintenance is 1/10th the cost of a potential sewer line replacement on your property.

Reach out and see why Tarrant County homeowners trust our fast, thorough yard leak detection professionals.