Leak Repair

Fixing a leak can be very inexpensive or quite costly, depending on what and where the leak is. A simple leak, like that from a faucet, might cost you around $50 to $150 to have a plumber take care of it. But if the leak is bigger—like from a pipe inside a wall or an underground pipe—you're looking at a potentially much bigger bill. And there are also plenty of variables that can affect the cost, like where you live and the kind of plumber you choose. Always best to get a few quotes first.

Finding and fixing a leak can be costly. It almost always varies by how deal the problem is and where it is located. A small leak might cost you around $100 to $200 to have found and repaired, but you could be paying from $500 to $1,000 if you have a bigger, tougher-to-find problem that a regular plumber can't seem to solve. On top of that, their rates can vary quite a bit depending on what part of the country you're in. It's a good idea to fix any leak pronto because they can waste lots of water and also cause larger problems if they aren't taken care of in short order.

Detecting a leak can be done at varying costs, which usually fall between about $100 and several hundred dollars. The average charge depends on two factors: how difficult the leak is to find and the local cost of living. If the leak is elusive, as some are, and if it turns out to be anywhere along the path of the plumbing, you could easily end up spending several hundred dollars to find it.

The range of prices to fix a slab leak in Dallas goes from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. The exact figure depends on such variables as the size and location of the actual leak, the amount of consequent damage to your house found during the repair process, and the method chosen (or determined to be most appropriate) to effect the repair. A straightforward fix could be around the lower end; a major repair that must be done in stages (or did I mean "in a manner that stages it"?) could be around the upper end. And that's not including our markup, of course.

Certainly, leaks in the water system can be repaired by you, and it's relatively easy to do if it's a small leak. The first step is to identify the source of the leak. For a leaking faucet or pipe joint, a simple tightening of the appropriate nut may fix the problem (temporarily or not, as the case may be). For very small leaks, there are several kinds of special tape or glue that can do the job. But, if you have a large leak or can't locate the source, a plumber may need to step in and do what he or she does best: find and fix the leak. Of utmost importance, though, is your safety. Turn off all main water valves before making any attempts.

Yes, a handyman can often stop a leak. Fixing minor plumbing problems is a prototypical handyman task. A handyman may be skilled in not just basic drywall but also in doing simple plumbing tasks, like fixing leaks under a sink or in a toilet. When a handyman does work of this nature, he or she uses plumbing tools, either of the hand variety or power tools. And he or she might work with basic plumbing materials to do the job.

Your insurance policy determines whether a water leak under your house is covered. Most basic home insurance might cover sudden and surprising water damage—like a pipe that bursts and sprays water all over the inside of your house. But if the area underneath your house is soaking wet for an extended period of time because of a leaky pipe, and that pipe was just poorly installed (or was poorly maintained), then your life insurance policy probably isn't going to help you out.

Certainly, it is possible to repair a leaking pipe without the need for replacing it. Several methods can accomplish this. First, one can employ a pipe clamp or a patch kit. These specialized tools cover a leak and most important stop the water from leaking out. They're applied in a very straightforward manner—just wrap the clamp or patch around the part of the pipe that has the leak. If the leak persists, you could try epoxy putty. Plumber's tape, or rather, a pipe wrapped with it, can also function as a handy, temporary solution to keeping water in the pipe when it's just trying to escape.

Water leaks can usually be best fixed using waterproof tape. This tape is incredibly sticky and can be wrapped around pipes or other places where water is coming out. It's made to keep the water from getting out, so it's a great quick-and-easy fix. Sometimes, using special putty that hardens can also solve the problem. Both of these are very handy to have at home in case of a water leak emergency.

Water damage might be covered by State Farm, but it depends on the cause. If a sudden accident like a burst pipe causes the damage, they usually help pay for the repairs. But if the damage is because of things like not fixing leaks or other maintenance issues, they might not cover it. If you have a question, policy details are best discussed with State Farm.