Water coming through a ceiling, pooling under a sink, or spraying from a burst pipe in the crawlspace needs fast attention. Every hour adds to the damage. Cougar Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical repairs leaking and burst pipes inside homes across Spokane, Spokane Valley, and North Idaho, with a live person answering 24/7.
Common Signs of a Water Leak
Some leaks are obvious. Others take a closer look:
- Water stains or sagging spots on ceilings and walls
- Dripping or pooling water under sinks, toilets, or appliances
- A musty smell, or mold along baseboards
- Warped floors or loose tiles
- Low water pressure at one or more fixtures
- A water bill that jumps for no clear reason
In Spokane homes, the usual causes include freeze damage to pipes in crawlspaces, exterior walls, and unheated garages; corroded galvanized steel pipes in older homes; pinhole leaks in aging copper; and failed supply lines under sinks, toilets, and washing machines. A water leak in a wall often shows up first as a stain, bubbling paint, or a musty smell, long before you see any dripping. If you can’t see where the water is coming from, start with leak detection.
Pipe Leak Repair
Leaking pipe repair starts with finding the real source. Here’s how we handle it:
- Locate the source, not just the spot where water appears
- Isolate the damaged section and shut off water to that area
- Cut out the damaged pipe and replace it with copper or PEX, using proper fittings
- Pressure test the repair to confirm it holds
- Check nearby piping for the same corrosion or freeze damage
If your pipes are corroded throughout, we’ll tell you and explain replacement options rather than patching one leak at a time. For pipes that froze, we can recommend insulation or rerouting so it doesn’t happen again. Openings are kept as small as possible.
Pipe leak repair cost depends on where the leak is, how much pipe needs replacing, and how easy it is to reach. Your plumber gives you upfront pricing before any work begins.
What to Do Right Away
- Shut off the water. Use the fixture valve under the sink or toilet, or the main shutoff, usually in the basement, crawlspace, or garage near where the water line enters the house.
- Stay away from wet electrical. If water is near outlets, appliances, or your panel, shut off power at the breaker only if you can reach it safely.
- Open faucets to drain remaining water from the lines.
- Move belongings, put down towels and buckets, and take photos for insurance.
- Call us at (509) 253-5430. We answer 24/7 for emergency plumbing.
Never use an open flame to thaw a frozen pipe.
Why Choose Cougar for Water Leak Repair
- 24/7 live answering for leaks that can’t wait
- Licensed plumbers and electricians on one team, which matters when water reaches wiring. See our emergency electrical repair.
- Upfront pricing, backed by our 100% Service Fee Guarantee
- Locally operated in Spokane and serving North Idaho
Call (509) 253-5430 or schedule service online.
