Sturgeon Falls' older residential plumbing and municipal water system mean hidden leaks are common — and often show up first as an unexplained spike in your water bill. We find the source fast using non-invasive detection equipment.
North Bay Plumbers provides professional leak detection in Sturgeon Falls and the Nipissing West area. Many Sturgeon Falls homes have aging galvanized steel and copper plumbing that develops pinhole leaks from decades of internal corrosion. Because Sturgeon Falls is on municipal water, these hidden leaks often show up first as an unexplained spike in your water bill — sometimes hundreds of dollars before anyone sees visible damage. We use acoustic equipment, thermal imaging, and pressure testing to pinpoint the leak source, then repair and document everything. Call 705-482-1253 to book an inspection.
Sturgeon Falls' older housing stock and municipal water system create specific leak detection challenges our crews know well.
On Sturgeon Falls' municipal water system, your water bill is often the first clue that a hidden leak exists. A sudden increase of $50–$200+ per billing cycle usually indicates a leak somewhere in your plumbing. Even a small pinhole leak can waste 500–1,000+ litres per day without any visible dripping or water stains.
Many Sturgeon Falls homes were built with galvanized steel pipes that have corroded internally over 50–80 years. The corrosion narrows the pipe bore (reducing water pressure) and thins the pipe walls (creating pinhole leaks). These leaks happen inside walls, under floors, and in ceiling cavities where they're invisible.
If the leak is between the municipal main and your water meter, Nipissing West handles the repair. If it's past the meter (on your property), it's your responsibility. We test at the meter to determine which side the leak is on, saving you time and potentially avoiding a plumbing bill if the municipality is responsible.
Sturgeon Falls' harsh winters cause freeze-thaw damage that may not manifest as a visible leak until spring or summer. Pipes that developed hairline cracks during winter can leak slowly for months behind walls. If your water bill has crept up since winter, a professional inspection can find and fix the source before structural damage occurs.
Detection and repair are priced separately so you know exactly what each step costs.
An unexplained spike in your water bill is one of the most reliable signs of a hidden leak. Even a small pinhole leak can waste hundreds of litres per day without visible signs. We use pressure testing and acoustic detection to find the source. Call 705-482-1253 to book.
Yes. Many Sturgeon Falls homes built in the 1940s–1970s have galvanized or copper pipes that develop pinhole leaks from internal corrosion. We specialize in finding these hidden leaks using non-invasive equipment before they cause major water damage.
Leak detection typically costs $200–$500 for inspection and diagnosis. Repair is quoted separately based on leak location, pipe material, and accessibility. We always quote before starting repair work.
Yes. We test at the water meter to determine responsibility. If the leak is between the main and your meter, contact Nipissing West municipal services. If it's past the meter, we handle the repair. We help coordinate either way.