Plumbing for Hurst's mid-century homes

Hidden Water Leak Detection for Hurst Homes Built in the '50s and '60s

Much of Hurst was built in the 1950s and 1960s, when builders ran galvanized steel supply lines and cast iron drains under slab foundations. More than sixty years later, that pipe is rusting from the inside, and the leaks rarely show up where you can see them. The first signs are often a warm spot on the floor, a water bill that keeps creeping up, or a meter that keeps spinning with every faucet off.

Our hidden water leak detection uses acoustic listening gear, pressure testing, and thermal imaging to find a leak under the slab or behind drywall without tearing up rooms to look for it. The mature live oaks and pecans that shade the neighborhoods off Precinct Line Road and Pipeline Road also send roots into old cast iron sewer lines. When a drain keeps backing up, we pair leak detection with a sewer camera inspection, show you the footage, and give you a written price before any work begins.

Texas Born Plumbing is a Fort Worth-based, family-owned company holding Texas license M45910. We work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday visits are available by appointment.

Hidden Water Leak Detection for Hurst Homes Built in the '50s and '60s
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How Can I Tell If My Hurst Home Has a Slab Leak?

Turn off every faucet and appliance, then check your water meter. If the dial still moves, water is escaping somewhere. Other clues include warm or damp flooring, cracks in tile, the sound of running water, and a bill that jumps without any change in your habits.

Should I Replace the Galvanized Pipes in My Older Hurst Home?

Galvanized pipe usually lasts 40 to 60 years, so most original lines in Hurst are past that range. Low water pressure, rusty water, and repeat leaks are signs it is time. We inspect your system and tell you whether spot repairs still make sense or whether replacing the lines will save you money over time.

Do You Offer Plumbing Emergency Service on Weekends?

Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and weekend service is by appointment. Call us and we will give you an honest answer about when we can get there and what to do until we arrive.

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Book Leak Detection With a Licensed Plumber in Hurst

If your water bill keeps climbing or a drain near the back of the house keeps gurgling, do not wait for the problem to show up in your floors. Call Texas Born Plumbing at (817) 542-7599 or request a visit online, and we will track down the source, show you what we found, and quote the repair upfront with no hidden costs.