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Lacey Leak Detection

Summerwalk, Lacey, WA

Water Leak Detection in Summerwalk

Summerwalk has a mix of smaller and mid size homes, which makes it a common first home for many Lacey buyers. If you have never owned a home before, a leak can be stressful. Here is what you need to know, and when to call us.

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Summerwalk Homes

Homes in Summerwalk range from around 1,050 square feet up to about 2,500. Smaller homes pack plumbing into less space, so a leak in one room is often right next to a bedroom, closet or living area. That can mean damage spreads to the rooms you use most.

First Time Owner Leak Guide

Know where your shutoff is

Find your main water shutoff valve today, before you need it. Check the garage, near the water heater, a utility closet, or where the water line comes into the house. Make sure it turns. Also locate the meter box near the street.

Know your fixture valves

Every toilet and sink should have a small shutoff valve on the wall or floor below it. Closing one lets you stop a leak at that fixture without shutting off the whole house.

Know your normal bill

Look at your water bill every month and learn what normal looks like for your household. A jump with no change in your routine is often the first sign of a hidden leak.

Know the warning signs

  • Stains or bubbling paint on walls or ceilings
  • A musty smell that does not go away
  • Warped flooring near bathrooms, the kitchen or laundry
  • Toilets that run or refill on their own
  • The sound of water when nothing is on

The Five Minute Leak Check

  1. Turn off all water in and around the house.
  2. Open the meter box lid and look at the dial.
  3. If the small leak indicator is spinning, water is escaping.
  4. If it is still, check again in 30 minutes to catch slow leaks.

Moving meter? Call (360) 000-0000.

Easy Leak Prevention

  • Swap rubber washing machine hoses for braided steel ones
  • Replace toilet flappers every few years
  • Re caulk around tubs and showers when caulk cracks or peels
  • Disconnect garden hoses before winter
  • Know where the water heater is and look at it every few months

Renting in Summerwalk?

If you rent, tell your landlord or property manager about any leak right away, in writing, with photos. Shut off water at the fixture or main if it is urgent. Landlords can call us to trace the source.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a leak is serious enough to call?

If the meter moves with everything off, if water is showing on a wall, ceiling or floor, or if your bill jumped, it is worth calling.

Can a small leak really cause much damage?

Yes. Slow leaks inside walls and under floors lead to mold and rot over time, and they are cheaper to fix early.

What if I cannot find my main shutoff?

Use the valve in the meter box by the street. Call us and we can talk you through finding it.

I rent. Who pays for leak detection?

That depends on your lease. In most cases the landlord handles plumbing repairs. Report it to them first.

Call (360) 000-0000

for leak detection in Summerwalk.