Patriot Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

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(805) 406-0596

Patriot Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
  • Home
  • Services
    • Drain Cleaning
    • Emergency Plumber
    • Water Heaters
    • Sewer Lateral Inspection
    • Camera Inspection
    • Trenchless Sewer
    • Leak Detection
    • Repiping
  • Areas
    • San Luis Obispo
    • Paso Robles
    • Atascadero
    • Templeton
    • Morro Bay
    • Los Osos
    • Avila Beach
    • Pismo Beach
    • Grover Beach
    • Arroyo Grande
    • Nipomo
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Row of gas meters with piping outside a building, representing leak detection on gas and water lines

Leak Detection and Repair in San Luis Obispo County

A hidden leak can run for weeks before you see it, rotting framing, staining ceilings and running up your water bill. Patriot Plumbing and Drain Cleaning finds and fixes leaks in water lines, waste and drain lines, and gas or propane lines for homes and businesses across San Luis Obispo County.

What leak detection covers

  • Potable water lines inside walls, under floors and underground
  • Slab leaks under concrete foundations
  • Waste and drain line leaks that cause odors or damp spots
  • Natural gas and propane line leaks
  • Residential, commercial and multi-unit properties

Our goal is to find the leak accurately before opening anything up, so we cut into as little of your home as possible.

Signs you may have a leak

  • A water bill that's higher than usual with no change in use
  • The sound of running water when everything is off
  • Your water meter moving with all fixtures off
  • Warm spots on the floor (a common sign of a hot-water slab leak)
  • Stains, bubbling paint, warped flooring or musty smells
  • Low water pressure that came on suddenly
  • A gas smell. If you smell gas, leave the building first, then call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Once it's safe, we can locate and repair the line.

How we do it

  1. Confirm there's a leak. We start with the basics, like checking the meter and isolating sections of the system.
  2. Narrow it down. We use diagnostic tools to pinpoint the location without guesswork.
  3. Show you what we found. You'll know where the leak is and what caused it.
  4. Repair it the right way. Depending on the pipe, that may be a spot repair, a re-route around a slab, or repiping a section that's failing.
  5. Test the fix. We make sure the system holds before we leave.

Why Patriot Plumbing

  • We take the hard ones. Slab leaks, slow seeps and leaks other companies couldn't find.
  • Available 24/7 for active leaks that can't wait.
  • Family-owned and Navy-veteran-run, serving SLO County since 2021.
  • 5.0 rating across 676 Google reviews.

Areas we serve

Leak detection and repair in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, Morro Bay, Los Osos, Cayucos, Santa Margarita, Avila Beach, Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano and Nipomo.

Leak detection FAQ

How can I check for a leak myself?

Turn off every faucet and water-using appliance, then look at your water meter. If it's still moving, water is going somewhere. Give us a call.

What is a slab leak?

A leak in a water line running under a concrete slab foundation. Warm floors, damp carpet or the sound of running water are common signs.

Do you have to break up my floor to fix a slab leak?

Not always. Sometimes the best fix is re-routing the line through walls or the attic instead of going through the slab. We'll explain the options.

Do you handle gas leaks?

Yes, we locate and repair natural gas and propane lines. If you smell gas, get everyone outside and call your gas utility or 911 first.

Related services: Repiping & Pipe Repair · Emergency Plumbing · Water Heaters · Camera Inspection & Line Locating

Think you have a leak?

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