Leak Detection & Repair in Portland & Southern Maine

Not every leak announces itself with a puddle. Hidden leaks show up as an unexplained jump in your water bill, the sound of running water when everything is off, a water meter that keeps spinning with all fixtures closed, musty odors, warm spots on a floor, or stains spreading across a ceiling or wall. Our plumbers, working under a Maine Master Plumber license (MS90020232), trace leaks methodically — isolating sections of the supply system, checking fixture connections and shutoffs, and inspecting the most common failure points — so we open only what actually needs to be opened.

Because we are a local Portland company and not a franchise chain, the person diagnosing your leak is not working against a sales quota. If the fix is a ten-dollar fill valve, that is what we will tell you. Our goal on a first visit is simple: solve the problem cleanly and become the plumber you call next time.

Burst pipes are the most damaging leak a Maine home can have — a single split supply line can release hundreds of gallons in an hour. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, garages, and unheated basements are the usual victims when temperatures drop below zero. If a pipe bursts, shut off the main water valve immediately (usually near the water meter or where the line enters the house), open faucets to relieve pressure, and call us.

After the repair, we will show you what caused the failure and what prevents the next one — pipe insulation, rerouting vulnerable runs, or heat tape where appropriate. Homes heated primarily by heat pumps or with reduced-temperature zones are especially worth a freeze-risk check.