Your home’s main water line is responsible for delivering fresh water from the city supply to every faucet, shower, and appliance. But because it’s buried underground, damage isn’t always obvious—until you’re faced with poor pressure, sky-high bills, or worse.
Here are five key signs that could point to a hidden water line problem and why you shouldn’t wait to address them.
1. Sudden Drop in Water Pressure
If your shower feels weaker than usual or faucets are barely flowing, it might not be a fixture issue. Consistently low pressure across your home is often a red flag for a leak or blockage in your main water line.
2. Unexplained Spike in Water Bills
Seeing a sharp increase in your water bill without using more water? A hidden leak underground could be constantly running—even if you don’t see or hear anything inside the house.
3. Wet Spots or Soggy Patches in Your Yard
Mysterious soggy spots, pooling water, or lush green patches in your yard (especially when it hasn’t rained) can indicate a leaking underground pipe. The water is escaping into the soil and could damage your foundation if ignored.
4. Discolored or Rusty Water
Water that comes out brown, yellow, or rusty may signal corrosion or pipe damage. If the discoloration doesn’t go away after running the tap, you may need to have your main line inspected.
5. New Cracks in Your Foundation or Driveway
Leaks under concrete can erode soil and cause slabs to shift. If you’re noticing fresh cracks in your driveway, sidewalk, or foundation, a damaged water line could be the root cause.
Don’t Wait for a Total Break
Left untreated, a compromised water line can lead to major property damage and costly repairs. At Glasscock Plumbing, we provide expert water line repair and replacement to diagnose and fix the issue quickly—before it becomes a plumbing emergency.
