Find the leak before it finds your foundation
A small hidden leak can quietly destroy flooring, drywall, cabinets, and even your slab over weeks or months. By the time you see staining or feel a warm spot underfoot, hundreds of gallons may have already escaped behind the scenes. Branden's Plumbing uses electronic leak detection equipment, acoustic listening tools, and thermal imaging to pinpoint the exact location of leaks under concrete slabs, behind walls, under floors, and in yard service lines — so we can open the smallest possible area and fix the actual problem.
Slab leaks, supply leaks, and yard leaks
Slab leaks under a concrete foundation are the most serious — they can compromise your home's structure and your insurance claim if ignored. Supply line leaks behind walls show up as bubbling paint, soft drywall, or musty smells. Yard leaks between the water meter and the house often appear as wet spots, sinking soil, or unusually green grass. We diagnose each one with the right tools and present you with honest options: spot repair, reroute around the bad section, or a full repipe if the system has reached the end of its life.
Why this matters in Chico, Orland, and beyond
Water bills aren't the only reason to act fast. California's mandatory leak disclosure rules, insurance requirements, and the cost of mold remediation all rise the longer a leak goes unaddressed. For homes with older galvanized or polybutylene plumbing — common in some Chico and Orland neighborhoods — once one leak shows up, others usually follow. We'll give you a straight answer about whether repair or repipe is the smarter long-term call.
Honest, veteran-owned service
We don't oversell. If a $200 repair handles it, that's what we recommend. If a repipe is genuinely the better long-term answer, we explain why and quote it honestly. Licensed CSLB #1078478, fully insured, and veteran-owned. Military and veteran homeowners always receive a discount.
Why homeowners choose us
- Electronic & acoustic leak detection
- Thermal imaging for hidden leaks
- Slab leak diagnosis and repair
- Minimal-disruption methods
- Honest repair-vs-repipe advice
- Veteran & military discount
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know I have a hidden leak?
Sudden jumps in your water bill, the sound of running water when no fixtures are on, warm spots on the floor, musty smells, peeling paint or stained drywall, and a continuously running water meter are all common signs.
Can you find leaks without tearing up walls?
Yes. We use electronic leak detection, acoustic listening equipment, and thermal imaging to pinpoint leaks with minimal disruption to your home. Only the area over the actual leak is opened.
What is a slab leak?
A slab leak is a leak in the pressurized water lines running beneath your concrete foundation. It's serious — it can damage your slab, flooring, and walls — and needs prompt diagnosis and repair.
Do you repair the leak too, or just find it?
We do both. Once we locate the leak we walk you through repair options — direct repair, reroute, or full repipe — with honest pricing for each.
How fast can you respond?
Active leaks are an emergency. We respond 24/7 across Chico, Orland, Willows, Corning, and Hamilton City. Call (530) 865-8619 and we'll give you an honest ETA.