Leaks don’t always announce themselves with water pouring through the ceiling.
Sometimes, they hide — under your slab, inside walls, or behind cabinets — quietly causing damage that adds up fast.
If you live in Hillview, your home’s age and layout may put it at higher risk for hidden water leaks.
At Adams Plumbing & Drain Company, we specialize in identifying symptoms and performing the repair after leak detection confirms the location.
Here are 6 signs it might be time to make that call.
💧 1. A Sudden Spike in Your Water Bill
If your usage hasn’t changed but your bill jumps $50–$100?
That’s often the first red flag that water is leaking somewhere out of sight — especially with copper or PVC piping under slab.
🔊 2. The Sound of Running Water (When Nothing’s On)
You’re sitting at the table. The house is quiet. And… you hear it.
A faint hiss. A soft trickle.
If you’ve checked all toilets, faucets, and appliances — and still hear running water — you likely have a pressurized line leaking behind the scenes.
🌡️ 3. A Warm or Damp Spot on the Floor
Walk barefoot through your living room or hallway and notice a warm patch?
That’s a telltale sign of a hot water slab leak — especially in Hillview homes with older copper systems.
Left alone, this can erode your slab and rot your flooring.
🧼 4. Musty Smells or Soft Baseboards
Moisture behind walls often smells long before it’s visible.
If you notice:
- A musty or sour odor in one area of your home
- Peeling paint or wallpaper
- Baseboards that are soft or separating…
…it’s time to call for an inspection.
🧰 5. Mold Growth in Dry Areas
If you’re spotting mold on interior walls or ceiling corners with no roof leak, you may have a pipe leaking nearby.
Moisture + warmth + darkness = mold paradise.
🚿 6. Decreased Water Pressure
Not always a leak — but if you’ve ruled out mineral buildup and fixture issues, sudden pressure drops could mean a line is cracked underground or in the wall.
🛠️ What to Do If You Suspect a Leak
We don’t perform the detection ourselves — but we’ll help guide you to trusted leak detection specialists in Mobile County.
Once the leak is confirmed and located, Adams Plumbing & Drain Company steps in for the repair:
✅ Slab leaks
✅ Wall line repairs
✅ Pipe reroutes
✅ Full repipes if needed
📞 Call us now at (251) 473-1279
💬 Text us at (251) 572-9513
Worried about a hidden leak in Hillview?
Call Adams Plumbing & Drain Company — we’ll help you find it and fix it.
