Leaking pipe repair
in Little Rock, AR
There's a wet spot on your ceiling that wasn't there yesterday. Or you hear dripping inside your wall but you can't figure out where it's coming from. Maybe you opened the cabinet under your sink and found everything soaking wet. You've got a leaking pipe, and it's not going to fix itself.
We fix leaking pipes all over Little Rock. Some leaks are obvious and easy to spot. Others hide behind walls or under floors and do damage for months before you notice. Either way, we can find the leak and fix it before it turns into something bigger and more expensive.
Leaking Pipe Repair in Little Rock: Finding and Fixing Hidden Problems
A leaking pipe is any pipe that's letting water out where it shouldn't. That could be a pinhole leak that drips slowly, a cracked joint that sprays water when you use it, or a fitting that's come loose over time. Even small leaks waste water and cause damage if you ignore them long enough.
Corrosion is the main reason pipes start leaking. In older Little Rock homes, especially in neighborhoods like Hillcrest and The Heights, you'll find galvanized steel pipes that are 50 or 60 years old. Those pipes corrode from the inside out. Eventually, the corrosion eats through and water starts seeping out. Copper pipes last longer, but they can develop pinhole leaks over time, especially if your water has high acidity. High water pressure also contributes to leaks. If the pressure coming into your house is too high, it puts constant stress on pipes, joints, and fittings. Something eventually gives.
Temperature changes cause leaks too. Pipes expand when hot water runs through them and contract when they cool down. Over years of expanding and contracting, joints can work loose or fittings can crack. We see this a lot in houses in Capitol View and the Quapaw Quarter where the plumbing has been through decades of heating and cooling cycles. Physical damage is another cause, someone doing work in the house accidentally hits a pipe, or something shifts and puts pressure on a pipe until it cracks.
The tricky thing about leaking pipes is that you often don't see the leak itself. Water might be dripping inside your wall or under your floor, and all you see is the result: a water stain, warped flooring, or peeling paint. By the time the damage is visible, the leak has been happening for a while. That's why it's important to deal with leaks as soon as you spot any signs, even if they seem minor. A small leak today becomes a big problem tomorrow.
Why Local Matters
For Your Plumbing
Why Local Matters
For Your Plumbing
You could call a big national chain. They'll probably charge you more and send someone who doesn't know Little Rock. Local plumbers understand that homes in Pulaski Heights have different plumbing than new builds in West Little Rock. They know which neighborhoods have hard water problems and which areas tend to have foundation shifts that affect plumbing.
When you call a local company, you get someone who answers the phone and can usually tell you right away what's probably happening and when they can get there. No automated system. No waiting on hold for 20 minutes.
Response times are better too. A local plumber is 15 minutes away, not coming from another city. If you've got a burst pipe or sewage backing up, those minutes matter. Plus, local companies know the city inspectors, understand Little Rock's specific codes, and can get permits processed faster. When you need plumbing work done right and done quickly, local is the way to go.
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