Call 682-284-0966 — same-day leak detection available. 24/7 emergency response for active leaks.
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Texas Master Plumber License #M-17697. Serving Plano since 1990.
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How to Tell You Have a Hidden Leak
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Strong indicators:
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- Water bill jumped 20%+ with no usage change. This is the #1 indicator.
- Sound of running water when every fixture is off.
- Mildew or musty smell without a visible water source.
- Wet spot on a ceiling or peeling paint on a wall.
- Soggy or unusually green grass in a path across the yard (yard service line leak).
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The water meter test
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Turn off every fixture, faucet, dishwasher, washing machine, and water-using appliance. Watch the water meter for 15 minutes. If the dial moves at all, water is going somewhere it shouldn’t. This confirms a leak exists.
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How We Find Hidden Leaks
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Electronic acoustic detection: Water escaping under pressure makes sound at specific frequencies. Our listening equipment isolates those frequencies through walls, floors, and ceilings. We can typically pinpoint a leak to within 1–3 feet without opening anything up.
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Thermal imaging: Hot water leaks create temperature differences that our thermal cameras visualize through drywall, flooring, or tile. Best for hot water line leaks and mapping the extent of water spread.
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Pressure isolation testing: We close shutoff valves to isolate sections of plumbing, pressurize each section, and watch for pressure drop. Best for slow leaks that don’t make detectable sound.
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Video camera inspection: For drain line leaks or sewer line issues. Best for drain leaks above the slab.
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What Leak Detection Costs in Plano (2026)
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| Service | 2026 Cost Range |
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| Standard leak detection (one location) | $300 – $500 |
| Whole-home pressure test + diagnostic | $400 – $700 |
| Thermal imaging survey | $300 – $500 |
| Video camera inspection | $200 – $400 |
| Comprehensive multi-method diagnostic | $600 – $900 |
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Water Quality in Plano: What’s Actually in Your Water
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Plano’s municipal water comes primarily from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), drawing from Lake Lavon, Lake Tawakoni, and Lake Texoma. The water meets all federal safety standards — but it has characteristics that affect your plumbing, appliances, and monthly bills.
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Hardness: 15–20 grains per gallon — 2–3 times the national average. Builds scale inside water heaters, coats faucet aerators and showerheads, spots dishes, reduces soap effectiveness, and accelerates corrosion of copper supply lines. Fix: whole-home water softener ($1,500–$4,000 installed).
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PFAS (“Forever Chemicals”): Detected in NTMWD source water under EPA UCMR 5 monitoring. EPA finalized enforceable limits with full utility compliance required by 2029. Fix: under-sink reverse osmosis certified to NSF/ANSI 58 ($400–$1,200 installed).
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Chlorine and chloramine: Used by NTMWD for disinfection. Affects taste and smell. Fix: activated carbon filtration.
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Water Quality Testing: What We Test For
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Our in-home water quality test covers: hardness (GPG), pH, iron (ppm), chlorine/chloramine, total dissolved solids (TDS), and water pressure (PSI). Test cost: $150–$300 depending on number of parameters. Results same-day.
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Service Area
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Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Murphy, Wylie, Sachse, Lucas, Parker, Fairview, The Colony, Prosper, Celina, Garland, Carrollton, Rockwall, and East Dallas.