Water Leak Repair in Ajax, ON

Signs You Have a Hidden Water Leak

Not every leak drips where you can see it, which is why good water leak repair starts with a little detective work. Watch for these warning signs in your Ajax home:

• A water bill that is higher than usual with no change in how you use water.
• Brown stains or bubbling paint on ceilings and walls.
• A musty smell under sinks or in the basement.
• Warped flooring or a soft spot near a toilet, tub or dishwasher.
• The sound of running water when every tap is off.

Quick meter check

Turn off every tap and appliance that uses water. Note the reading on your water meter, wait an hour without using any water, then check again. If the number has moved, you likely have a leak somewhere in the house.

What to Do Right Now If Water Is Leaking

1. Shut off the water. Use the valve under the fixture, or the main shut-off if you can’t find the source.
2. Turn off power to wet areas if water is near outlets or lights, and stay out of standing water.
3. Soak up and protect. Use towels and buckets, and move belongings out of the way.
4. Call us on (437) 476-0410. We are open 24/7 for urgent leaks.

If you have no water at all, or the leak seems to be at the street or the water meter, contact the Region of Durham first, since that part of the system is theirs. For everything inside your home, early water leak repair is always cheaper than fixing water damage later.

Where We Find Water Leaks Most Often in Ajax Homes

Water leak repair in Ajax and across Durham Region tends to come back to the same trouble spots:

• Kitchen sinks: loose supply lines, worn faucet seals and dishwasher connections.
• Bathrooms: toilet seals, vanity drains and old caulking around tubs and showers.
• Laundry rooms: washing machine hoses that crack with age.
• Basements and utility rooms: water heater fittings, shut-off valves and sweating cold-water pipes.
• Outside walls: hose bibs and pipes that freeze in January and February.

Checking these spots once or twice a year takes a few minutes and can save you from a costly repair. Not sure what you are looking at? We are happy to check them for you during any visit.

Water Leak Repair That Lasts

A quick wrap of tape might slow a drip, but it rarely lasts. Our water leak repair replaces the worn or damaged part, checks nearby connections for wear, and tests everything before we leave. Household leaks can waste thousands of litres of water a year, according to the EPA WaterSense program, so a proper fix pays for itself.

Preventing leaks in Ajax winters

Cold snaps are hard on outdoor taps and pipes along exterior walls. Shut off and drain outdoor taps in the fall, insulate exposed pipes in cold spots, and keep the heat on when you travel. A little prevention in the fall means less water leak repair in the spring. If you need help getting your home ready, our handyman services can take care of it.

Leak coming from a fixture? See our faucet repair and toilet repair services, or all plumbing repair services in Ajax.