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Leak Detection and Repair in Arlington Heights, IL
A water bill that keeps climbing, a ceiling stain that grows or the sound of running water when everything is off. We find the leak without tearing your house apart, fix it and give you a flat price before we start. From our office on East Central Road.
Signs of a Hidden Leak
Leaks don't always drip where you can see them:
A Higher Water Bill
If your use hasn't changed and the bill has, water is going somewhere.
The Meter Moves With Everything Off
Turn off every fixture and watch the meter. If it moves, there's a leak.
Stains, Bubbling Paint or Soft Floors
Water inside a wall or under a floor shows up on the surface eventually.
A Musty Smell
Hidden moisture feeds mold. The smell often comes before the stain.
Leaks We Find and Repair
From a pinhole to a full line:
Pipes Behind Walls and Ceilings
Copper pinholes, failed fittings and corroded galvanized pipe.
Underground Water Service
Leaks in the line from the meter to the house, found with listening and tracing equipment.
Fixture and Appliance Leaks
Toilets, supply lines, water heaters and washer hoses.
Repiping
When galvanized pipe is rusting through in several places, replacing it beats patching one leak at a time.
Leaks in Arlington Heights Homes
The age of your home says a lot about where a leak is likely to start.
Galvanized Pipe in Postwar Homes
Homes from the 1940s through the 1960s may still have galvanized steel supply lines. They rust from the inside, so leaks show up at threaded joints first, often in more than one place.
Copper Pinholes in 1970s and 1980s Homes
Copper is durable, but after 40 or 50 years some lines develop pinhole leaks, especially near fittings. One pinhole can mean others are coming.
Underground Service Lines
The line from the street to your home is buried and out of sight. A wet patch in the yard or a meter that won't stop can point to a leak there.
Winter Leaks That Start at Thaw
A pipe that froze and split in January often doesn't leak until it warms up. See burst pipe repair.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We find it first, then open as little as possible.
1. Pinpoint the Leak
Meter tests, moisture readings and listening equipment narrow it down before any wall is opened.
2. Fix the Right Way
A single repair for a single leak. A repipe plan if the pipe is failing everywhere.
3. Flat Price First
One number before any work begins.
Customer Stories
Leak Repair Reviews
4.8 stars from 707 Google reviews for our Arlington Heights office.
★★★★★
"Ty was awesome. Not only did he find the problem more accurately than previous people who came out, he fixed it same day and explained everything in detail with a great personality and an accommodating demeanor. I couldn’t be happier with the work that he did and how he did it."
★★★★★
"We had a difficult leaky pipe situation and things could have gone bad quickly, but Alex took care to find a solution that was the least intrusive to our home and lives. He was very kind, knowledgable and thoughtful throughout the process and we appreciate the effort he put into fixing our home!"
★★★★★
"Edgar Herrera was a stellar representative for J Blanton’s. He addressed the broken water pipe in an efficient, timely manner. He offered approximate next steps. Definitely 5 stars!"
Got Questions?
Leak Questions From Arlington Heights Homeowners
Turn off all water and watch the meter.
Turn off every faucet and appliance that uses water, then look at your water meter. If it keeps moving, there's a leak somewhere. Call us and we'll find it.
Usually we can pinpoint it first, so only a small opening is needed.
Usually. We use moisture meters and listening equipment to find the spot first, so we open only a small area where the leak actually is.
If they're leaking or pressure is low, it's usually time.
If you're seeing leaks at the joints, rusty water or low pressure, the pipe is near the end of its life. Replacing it ends the cycle of patching one leak after another. We'll show you what we find.
Yes. Small leaks cause mold and rot over time.
Yes. A slow leak inside a wall can cause mold, rot and ceiling damage long before it's obvious. Fixing it early is almost always cheaper.
It depends on where the leak is and how we reach it. You get a flat price first.
It depends on where the leak is, what kind of pipe it's in and how we reach it. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Find That Leak?
Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.
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