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Valid in the designated service area. Mention the offer at booking. Limit one use per household. Offers cannot be combined or used with membership packages, emergency trip fees, or prior services. The published terms state that the $85 mandatory trip fee does not count toward a qualifying minimum repair charge. Exterior-accessible cleanouts are required for drain offers; otherwise, a standard trip/service fee applies. Offers are subject to change or revocation without notice. Read complete offer terms.
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Investigating water leaks in Collinsville homes
An unexplained bill increase, a damp cabinet, and a wet patch near the meter should not all lead to the same repair. Lex’s Plumbing investigates household and supply-line leaks in Collinsville, then explains the findings and the access needed to fix them.
Tell us whether the wet area is inside or outside, whether it changes when fixtures run, and whether the city has already checked its side of the service. Photographs and recent usage records can narrow the starting point without proving a leak’s location by themselves.
High water use versus a hidden plumbing leak
A higher bill can reflect a longer billing period, irrigation, visitors, a running toilet, or an actual concealed leak. Compare the usage as well as the amount due. Write down changes in normal water use before assuming the underground service has failed.
Where you can safely read a meter without disturbing utility equipment, observing it during a period when no water is intentionally used can help identify unexplained flow. The EPA describes this as a leak-screening step, not a way to locate the failed pipe. See EPA guidance on household leaks.
Locating the leaking pipe before opening walls or ground
Our investigation starts with the symptoms and accessible fixtures and connections. A supply leak may behave differently from water released only when a drain is used. The tests selected depend on what those first checks show.
Ask what evidence identifies the suspected line and how much uncertainty remains. A repair proposal should explain the access area and the portion of pipe to be addressed. Stains or sound alone do not establish the full scope of hidden damage.
Water-leak repair access and restoration scope
Repair access can involve a cabinet, wall, yard, or other finished surface. Discuss plumbing work and any restoration separately so you know which tasks are included. The affected pipe material and surrounding connections also matter when choosing a repair.
If the evidence points below the foundation, the next discussion is about slab-leak diagnosis and access options. If the problem is wastewater escaping from a drain, sewer-leak testing is a different service. The related guides explain those distinctions.
Who handles a leak near a Collinsville water meter?
For City of Collinsville water customers, the city’s published boundary is the meter: customers are responsible for problems and leaks on their side, and the city handles its side. A wet meter box does not by itself identify which side failed. See City of Collinsville utility information.
The city lists 903-870-6830 for weekend or after-hours utility emergencies. That is the city’s utility contact, not Lex’s booking number. For a suspected customer-side plumbing leak, call Lex’s at (469) 362-5397. If a different provider appears on your bill, contact that provider about its service boundary.
Leak Detection & Repair questions
Does a moving meter prove I have a slab leak?
No. It may indicate water use or a leak somewhere on the metered system. Toilets, irrigation, fixtures, and accessible supply connections need consideration before assigning the loss to a pipe under the slab.
Should I call the city or a plumber for water near the meter?
For City of Collinsville customers, responsibility depends on which side of the meter has the problem. Contact the city when its side is suspected; a plumber can investigate customer-side plumbing.
Will leak detection require opening a wall?
Not every investigation begins with destructive access. The location and evidence determine which tests are useful and whether opening a surface is necessary to confirm or repair the fault.
What information helps when booking water-leak detection?
Your address, provider name, recent usage changes, where water appears, and any prior inspection findings are useful. Keep people away from water touching electrical equipment.
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Tell us the service address, the problem, and any inspection or equipment information you already have. We will discuss availability and the next step.
Prefer to call? Reach Lex’s Plumbing at (469) 362-5397. Mention the current special when booking and review the offer terms.