Water Line Leak Detection in Bloomfield, NJ

Pinpointing underground leaks on your main water service line without digging up your entire yard.

Locating Underground Water Service Leaks

The main water line running from the street to your house is under constant pressure. When a main water line leak Bloomfield homeowners encounter occurs underground, it can waste thousands of gallons a day before ever showing up on the surface. Traditional methods involve bringing in an excavator and digging up the entire front lawn just to find the leak. We use a smarter approach.

In Bloomfield, NJ, many properties still have older galvanized or lead service lines. New Jersey requires water utilities to replace lead service lines, but a leak on your side of the property line is often the homeowner's responsibility to locate and repair. Whether you live near Bloomfield College or in Silver Lake, our water line leak detection Bloomfield NJ service pinpoints the exact location of the subterranean fracture.

By finding the exact spot, any required water service line repair Bloomfield NJ residents need can be localized to a single hole, rather than trenching through landscaping and driveways.

Plumber using acoustic equipment for underground water leak detection Bloomfield

Signs of a Main Water Line Leak

Soggy Patches in the Yard

If there is a patch of grass in your front yard that is unusually green, constantly muddy, or sinking, the water line running underneath it may be ruptured.

Drop in Water Pressure

A severe leak on the main service line diverts water into the soil, noticeably reducing the water pressure inside your home's faucets and showers.

Hissing Sounds in the Basement

If you can hear a continuous running or hissing sound near where the water pipe enters your basement—even when all taps are off—the underground line is likely leaking.

Not sure who is responsible?

We can help determine if the leak is on the utility side of the curb stop or the homeowner's side before you pay for repairs.

Call (201) 510-1615

Specialist conducting main water line leak Bloomfield diagnostic

Our Non-Invasive Approach & Repair Options

We locate underground leaks using highly sensitive ground microphones and tracer gas testing. We drain the water line, introduce a harmless tracer gas, and use a sniffer device above ground to detect exactly where the gas escapes through the soil.

Once the spot is marked, you have options. If the pipe is relatively new, a spot repair is often sufficient. However, if the line is old, brittle, or made of lead, we may discuss trenchless replacement options. Please remember, before any digging occurs, you or your contractor must call NJ One Call (811) to mark out utility lines.

Related Services

Water entering the house? We also provide basement leak detection.
Need to fix an exposed pipe inside? Check out pipe leak repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays for a water main leak?

In most municipalities, the homeowner is responsible for the water service line running from the property line (usually the curb stop/meter pit) to the house. The utility is responsible for the pipe in the street.

Can you detect a leak under a concrete driveway?

Yes. Our acoustic and tracer gas equipment can detect leaks beneath concrete, asphalt, and deep soil without tearing up the surface during the detection phase.