Leak & Burst Pipe Repair in Ontario, OR & Nearby Idaho

Stop the water first. Close the valve under the fixture, or the main valve on your side of the meter. In Ontario, the city asks to be called before anyone shuts water off at the meter, so use your own valve. Then open the lowest faucet to drain the pressure off and keep away from wet outlets.

If your home has a crawl space, a leak down there can run for weeks before anyone notices. Signs include a musty smell, a floor that feels soft, or a meter that keeps turning when every faucet is off. A dye tablet or a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank will show a leaking flapper if color reaches the bowl without a flush.

Photograph the damage before you clean up, and ask the plumber to explain the repair and the price before cutting into a wall or floor.