Licensed · Veteran-Owned · Master Plumber MP211014
Non-Invasive Leak Detection in Lilburn, GA
A water bill that jumped for no reason, the sound of water running behind a wall, or a warm patch on the floor - a hidden leak can waste thousands of gallons and rot framing long before it ever shows itself. Stars and Pipes Plumbing Atlanta pinpoints concealed leaks across Gwinnett County with acoustic, thermal, and pressure equipment - no guesswork, no needless demolition. Veteran-owned, master-licensed (MP211014).
- MP211014GA Master Plumber
- Veteran-OwnedFamily-operated since 2024
- 5.0★180+ reviews
- Same-Day24/7 emergency service
Signs of a hidden leak we track down
Water bill spiked with no change in use
A hidden supply leak running around the clock - even a pinhole can waste thousands of gallons a month before you ever see a drop.
Sound of running water when everything's off
Pressurized water escaping inside a wall, ceiling, or under the slab. We listen it down with acoustic equipment.
Warm or damp spot on the floor
Often a hot-water line leaking under a concrete slab. A thermal scan confirms it before anything gets opened.
The water meter's leak dial keeps spinning
With every fixture off, a moving meter means water is escaping somewhere on your side of the line.
Musty smell, stains, or bubbling paint
A slow leak wicking into drywall, subfloor, or trim - the moisture surfaces long before the source does.
Soggy patch or a greener strip in the yard
A leaking main water service line surfacing through Gwinnett's red clay, often as a wet line pointing straight at the break.
Low water pressure in just part of the house
A leak or failing line bleeding off pressure upstream of the fixtures that lost it.
Persistent moisture in a crawlspace or basement
A supply or drain leak dripping below the floor - easy to miss until it feeds mold or rot.
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What to expect
- We start at the meter with a pressure and leak-dial test to confirm the leak is real and on your side of the line
- Isolate the system - hot versus cold, house versus yard, supply versus irrigation - to narrow where it's coming from
- Pinpoint the source with acoustic listening, thermal imaging, and line tracing, so we open only what we have to
- You get the exact location, the cause, and an upfront flat price to repair it - never a demolish-and-hope quote
What it costs: Detection is a flat, upfront price - and it's the cheapest part of any leak, because pinpointing the source spares you from tearing open sound walls, floors, and slab to chase it.
Call 770-398-STARFrequently asked questions
How do you find a leak without tearing up walls?
We locate it by evidence instead of guesswork. Acoustic sensors listen for pressurized water escaping inside walls and under slabs, thermal imaging finds the temperature signature of a hot-water leak, and pressure testing plus line tracing narrows the exact run. By the time we open anything, we've pinpointed the spot - so the repair is one marked opening, not exploratory demolition across the house.
How much does leak detection cost, and is it worth it?
It's a flat, upfront price you approve before we start, and it's almost always the least expensive part of dealing with a leak. Finding the source precisely is what saves you money - it keeps a plumber from cutting into sound drywall or breaking up slab to hunt for water, and it stops a hidden leak from wasting thousands of gallons and rotting framing while it hides.
Can you find a leak under a concrete slab?
Yes. Slab leaks are one of the most common calls, especially in Gwinnett's slab-on-grade subdivisions. We confirm it's under the slab by isolating the hot and cold lines and pressure-testing, then pinpoint the spot with acoustic listening and a thermal scan of the floor before any concrete is touched.
How do I know if I even have a hidden leak?
Do the meter test: turn off every fixture and appliance that uses water, then watch the meter's small leak dial or the digital flow indicator. If it's still moving after a couple of hours with nothing running, water is escaping somewhere on your side of the meter. A bill that climbed with no change in habits is another strong tell.
Will Gwinnett County adjust my water bill after a leak?
Gwinnett County Water Resources treats leaks on your side of the meter as the homeowner's to repair, but they do handle leak-related billing questions through Customer Care, and many Georgia utilities offer a one-time adjustment when you show proof the leak was fixed. We give you documentation of the leak and the repair so you can submit it - we can't guarantee the credit, but we make sure you have what they ask for.
How accurate is electronic leak detection?
Very - that's the point of it. Combining acoustic, thermal, and pressure methods lets us mark the leak within a small area rather than a general room, which is what keeps the repair surgical. On the rare line that's genuinely hard to reach, we tell you honestly how confident we are and what access it will take, before you commit to anything.
Do you repair the leak once you find it?
Yes. We're a full plumbing company, not a detect-only service - once the source is marked, we quote a flat price to fix it, whether that's a fitting, a section of pipe, or a slab-line repair. You see the detection results and the repair price together and decide from there.
Finding hidden leaks across Gwinnett County
A leak you can hear but can’t see costs more the longer it hides - behind the plaster of an older Tucker or Decatur home, above a finished ceiling in a Brookhaven bungalow or a Buckhead high-rise, under the slab of a Snellville or Alpharetta ranch, or out along the service line to a newer Suwanee build. We find it by evidence, not by guessing where to cut, anywhere across the Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta homes we cover.
Pinpointing the source is only step one - once it’s marked, the fix is usually a small, targeted repair rather than the wall-to-wall demolition homeowners dread. Hidden leaks quietly feed a lot of the other plumbing problems we get called to fix, from slab leaks to pinholes in aging copper, so catching one early is what keeps a cheap repair from turning into a rebuild - as true of a well line on the Buford outskirts as of a county water service.
Where we work
Cities we serve across Metro Atlanta
- Lawrenceville
- Lilburn
- Tucker
- Snellville
- Dunwoody
- Doraville
- Johns Creek
- Suwanee
- Norcross
- Buford
- Loganville
- Duluth
- Grayson
- Decatur
- Stone Mountain
- Cumming
- Buckhead
- Peachtree Corners
- Sandy Springs
- Alpharetta
- Roswell
- Marietta
- Brookhaven
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