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Leak Detection & Repair

Water always leaves clues: a stain on the ceiling, a musty smell, a water bill that suddenly jumped. The leak itself, though, loves to hide — behind walls, under floors, along underground lines. SOS Home Services finds hidden leaks without tearing your home apart, and repairs them properly across Prior Lake and the Twin Cities metro. The earlier you call, the smaller the damage — and the bill.

Signs You Might Have a Hidden Leak

  • A water bill that jumped with no change in your habits
  • The sound of running water when everything is off
  • Water stains or bubbling paint on ceilings and walls
  • Musty odors or visible mold in corners and closets
  • Warm spots on floors or damp carpet with no explanation
  • Your water meter keeps moving when no water is in use
  • Low water pressure that appeared gradually

One quick self-check before you call: turn off every fixture and look at your water meter. If it's still spinning, water is going somewhere — and we should find out where.

How We Find Leaks Without the Demolition

The old way to find a leak was to open walls until you got lucky. We don't work that way. Our technicians narrow the leak down through systematic pressure testing, meter isolation, moisture detection, and acoustic listening equipment — pinpointing the source before anything is opened up. When access is needed, it's one precise opening in the right place, not exploratory holes across your house.

Leaks We Detect & Repair

  • In-wall and under-floor pipe leaks — supply lines hidden in the structure
  • Frozen and burst pipe leaks — Minnesota's classic January emergency
  • Fixture and connection leaks — under sinks, behind toilets and tubs, at shut-off valves
  • Water heater leaks — from valves, fittings, or the tank itself
  • Underground service line leaks — between the street and your home
  • Slow drips that have quietly run for months

Detection and repair in one visit whenever possible — we come prepared to fix what we find.

Why a "Small" Leak Can't Wait

A pinhole leak dripping inside a wall doesn't stay small. It feeds mold within days, rots framing within months, and can quietly waste thousands of gallons a year. Insurance companies also distinguish between sudden damage and long-term neglect — a leak you ignored can become a claim they deny. Finding it early is always the cheapest version of this story.

Why Homeowners Choose SOS Home Service for Leak Detection

Find First, Open Second. Pinpoint detection means minimal drywall and minimal mess.

Same-Day Response. Active leaks get priority scheduling during business hours — call (612) 636-4357 and shut off your main valve while help is on the way.

Repair on the Spot. We're licensed plumbers, not just a detection service — we fix what we find, in the same visit when possible.

Upfront Pricing. You'll know the cost of detection and the cost of repair before each step. No meter running by the hour.

Serving Prior Lake & the Twin Cities Metro

Based in Prior Lake, MN, we provide leak detection and repair within a 50-mile radius — including Savage, Burnsville, Shakopee, Lakeville, Bloomington, Eagan, Eden Prairie, and communities throughout the metro.

Serving Prior Lake & the Twin Cities Metro

In the Heart of Prior Lake, MN. We provide services within a 50 mile radius to the Metro Counties - Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Scott, and Carver.
FAQ

Your Leak Detection Questions, Answered Here

01.
My water bill suddenly doubled — what should I do?
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First, the meter test: turn off all water in the house and watch your meter for a few minutes. If it moves, you have an active leak. Common hidden culprits are a running toilet flapper, a dripping water heater valve, or a supply line leak. We can usually isolate the source within one visit — and the fix often costs far less than another month of that bill.

02.
Can you really find a leak without opening my walls?
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In most cases, yes — to within a very small area. Pressure testing, meter isolation, moisture meters, and acoustic equipment let us pinpoint the leak before any opening is made. If access is required for the repair, it's one targeted opening where the leak actually is, not a search expedition.

03.
I see a water stain on my ceiling. Is it urgent?
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Treat it as urgent until proven otherwise. A ceiling stain means water has already traveled — and drywall, insulation, and framing are absorbing it right now. Take a photo (useful for insurance), avoid poking the bulge, and call us. If water is actively dripping, shut off your main valve first.

04.
What should I do if a pipe bursts?
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Shut off the main water valve immediately — it's usually in the basement near the meter. Open a faucet on the lowest level to drain pressure, move valuables away from the water, and call us at (612) 636-4357. Same-day emergency response is available during business hours, and we'll guide you through the first steps right on the phone.

05.
Why do pipes freeze and leak in Minnesota homes?
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Pipes running through exterior walls, attics, or unheated spaces freeze during hard cold snaps; ice expands, the pipe cracks, and the leak shows up when it thaws. If you've had a freeze scare, we can repair the damage and re-route or insulate vulnerable lines so the next polar vortex passes without drama.

06.
Does homeowners insurance cover water leak damage?
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Generally, insurance covers sudden and accidental damage (like a burst pipe), but not damage from long-term, gradual leaks — which is one more reason not to postpone detection. We document what we find during the visit, which helps if you do need to file a claim. For coverage specifics, check with your insurer.