Leak Detection & Pipe Repair in Conway SC
A hidden leak in Conway can run up a water bill for months before anyone notices a stain, a soft spot in the yard, or a musty smell near a slab. This category covers the businesses that find those leaks and fix the pipe behind them, from slab leaks under older homes near downtown to supply line breaks in newer developments off Highway 501 and Highway 90.
What the work actually involves
Leak detection usually starts with non-invasive methods: acoustic listening devices, thermal imaging, or pressure testing the system to isolate which line is losing water. Once the source is found, the fix depends on what's damaged. That might mean cutting into drywall or slab to access a copper or PEX line, repiping a short section, or in some cases rerouting the line entirely to avoid tearing up a foundation. Sewer and drain leaks may call for a camera inspection first.
What to look for before hiring
Ask whether the company owns its own detection equipment or subcontracts that step out. Get a clear answer on how they charge, flat rate for diagnosis versus hourly for repair, and whether the diagnostic fee applies toward the repair if you hire them. Confirm they're licensed to work in Horry County and carry insurance, since pipe repair often means opening up walls or concrete.
How we rank these 16 businesses
Our scoring weighs review volume and rating trends, how consistently a company shows up for licensing and responsiveness, and specific feedback about diagnostic accuracy and repair quality. See the full breakdown of Conway's best plumbers or read our methodology for how we weight each factor.
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16 businesses. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is leak detection & pipe repair, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about leak detection & pipe repair
- How much does leak detection cost in Conway?
- Basic leak detection with acoustic or thermal equipment typically runs somewhere in the low hundreds of dollars for a straightforward job, more if the plumber has to access a slab or crawl under a pier-and-beam foundation. The repair itself is a separate cost that depends on pipe material, location, and how much wall or concrete needs to be opened and patched.
- How do I know if I have a hidden leak?
- Common signs are a water bill that jumps without a clear reason, the water meter still spinning when everything in the house is off, warm spots on a slab floor, or a musty smell with no visible source. Any of these is worth calling a plumber who does actual leak detection rather than guesswork.
- What should I expect during a repair visit?
- Expect the plumber to explain where the leak is and why, using whatever detection method they used, before cutting into anything. For slab leaks, they should discuss whether they'll access the pipe directly or reroute the line, since rerouting is often less invasive and can be cheaper than jackhammering concrete.
- How can I judge if a plumber did quality work?
- A good repair holds up under a follow-up pressure test, the patched wall or slab area is cleanly finished, and the plumber gives you a written explanation of what was fixed and any warranty on the work. If a leak recurs in the same area within a few months, that's a red flag worth raising with the company.
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