A pipe leak inside a wall, ceiling, or basement can cause thousands of dollars in structural damage within weeks. Downing Plumbing locates and repairs pipe leaks throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County — before the damage spreads.
PIPE LEAK REPAIR
Pipe leaks that aren't visible on the surface are often far more damaging than obvious ones — water wicking through insulation, soaking wall studs, and pooling in floor assemblies for weeks or months before it becomes visible. The signs are often subtle: a soft spot in drywall, a musty smell in a basement, an unexplained increase in your water bill, or water stains appearing on a ceiling below a bathroom. These are signals that a pipe leak is already in progress.
Supply pipe leaks — in copper, PEX, or galvanized lines — occur at joints, fittings, and at points where pipes have corroded, been damaged, or where improper connections were made. Drain pipe leaks occur at trap connections, within walls at drain fittings, and at the joint between the drain stub-out and the drain body of a fixture. Each type requires a different approach to locate and repair.
Downing Plumbing locates the source of the leak, makes the necessary repair to the pipe or fitting, and advises on any secondary moisture damage that needs to be addressed before it causes mold. We repair leaks in copper, PEX, galvanized, CPVC, and ABS pipe systems.
WHAT WE FIX
Supply and drain pipe leaks in all locations and all pipe materials — found and fixed correctly.
Water damage is exponential — the longer a pipe leak runs, the more it costs to remediate. Downing Plumbing responds fast throughout Northwest Indiana.
HOW IT WORKS
We find it, fix it, and tell you what damage it caused — all in one visit when possible.
We trace the leak to its origin — checking supply and drain lines in the area showing symptoms, and using pressure testing or visual inspection to pinpoint the exact location.
We access the pipe with minimal opening of walls or ceilings, assess the extent of the damage to the pipe and surrounding materials, and plan the repair.
We repair or replace the leaking section — cutting out corroded or damaged pipe and installing proper fittings and connections that will last.
We pressure test the repaired section, check surrounding materials for moisture damage, and advise on any remediation needed before closing the wall or ceiling.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
See what customers are saying about Downing Plumbing's professional plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer, and water heater services throughout Northwest Indiana.
"Exceptional service in an emergency situation! Incredible organization to deal with!!"
"Same day service. Knowledgeable craftsmen did excellent work. No complaints."
"The installation of my new water heater was done with courtesy and efficiency."
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Whether you need drain cleaning, sewer repair, water heater service, sump pump repairs, or emergency plumbing help, Downing Plumbing is ready to help.
