Heights Plumbing, Heating & Cooling locates and repairs hidden water leaks and burst pipes for homes across North Jersey. Using acoustic listening equipment, pressure testing and thermal tools, we pinpoint the source before any drywall comes down.
We are family owned and operated, licensed and insured, with 56 years of industry experience. Our phones are answered live around the clock, and we offer same-day service so a leak does not sit and soak for days.
A Leak You Cannot See Is Still Doing Damage
Most of the plumbing in your house is behind a wall, under a floor or buried in a slab. By the time you see a stain on the ceiling, smell must in a closet or notice a warm spot on the floor, water has usually been moving for a while.
Winter makes it worse. A pipe in an exterior wall or an unheated crawl space can freeze, split, and then let go the moment things thaw. Combine that with the aging galvanized and copper supply lines still in service across older North Jersey homes, and small pinhole leaks are common.
What Our Leak Detection Service Includes
We start with the meter and a pressure test to confirm you actually have a leak and roughly how big it is. From there we isolate sections of the system and use acoustic leak detection, moisture meters and thermal imaging to narrow the location down to a specific spot rather than a general area.
Once we have it, we show you what we found and quote the repair before opening anything. Repairs range from replacing a section of copper or PEX, to repairing a burst pipe and correcting the freeze exposure that caused it, to recommending a partial repipe when the piping is failing in more than one place.
Signs You May Have a Hidden Water Leak
- Water bill climbing with no change in use
- Meter keeps moving with everything shut off
- Stains or bubbling paint on ceilings or walls
- Musty smell in a closet, basement or crawl space
- Warm or damp spot on a floor
- Water pressure has dropped noticeably
- Sound of running water behind a wall
- Mold showing up in one recurring spot
Noticing any of these? Call (201) 245-7772 or request service online. Same-day appointments across North Jersey.
Our Leak Detection Process
Confirm the leak
We check the meter and pressure test the system so we know whether the loss is on the supply side, a fixture or the irrigation.
Isolate and narrow
We shut down sections of the plumbing one at a time to narrow the search area before bringing out the detection equipment.
Pinpoint the source
Acoustic listening gear, moisture meters and thermal imaging locate the leak to a specific spot, which keeps demolition to a minimum.
Explain and quote
We show you what we found, explain the repair options, and give you upfront pricing before we open a wall or floor.
Repair and verify
We make the repair, retest the system under pressure, and confirm the meter has stopped moving.
Leak Detection & Repair Services We Offer
Electronic and acoustic leak location
Listening equipment that hears pressurized water escaping inside walls, under floors and underground.
Burst pipe repair
Emergency repair of split supply lines, including the frozen-pipe failures common after a hard North Jersey cold snap.
Pinhole leak repair on copper
Sectional replacement where copper has begun to pit and weep, plus an honest read on whether more of the system is going.
Slab and under-floor leak detection
Thermal and acoustic location of leaks in concrete slabs and under finished floors.
Fixture and supply line leaks
Toilets, valves, angle stops, washing machine hoses and water heater connections that leak quietly for months.
Freeze prevention
Insulation, rerouting and protection for the vulnerable lines that caused the problem in the first place.
Why Choose Heights for Leak Detection & Burst Pipes
- Family Owned & Operated: A family business means more personalized service than you get from big chain providers.
- 56 Years of Industry Experience: Over 56 years of combined industry experience across plumbing, heating and cooling.
- Licensed & Insured: NJ HVAC Lic. #197400 and NJ Plumbing Lic. #1221100. Fully insured for residential and commercial work.
- Engineers On Staff: Our own mechanical and electrical engineers design systems and handle wiring, so you don’t need a second contractor.
- Same-Day Service: Schedule with us and we’ll provide service within 24 hours, arriving on time as scheduled.
- No Worries Pricing: Straightforward pricing with no surprise fees or up-charges. You know what you’re paying before we start.
Leak Detection & Burst Pipes Across Bergen, Essex & North Jersey
We provide leak detection & burst pipes from our offices in Fair Lawn and Hillsdale to every municipality in Bergen County and Essex County, including:
We also serve Sussex County, Passaic County, Warren County, Morris County, Hudson County, Union County, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Mercer County.
Leak Detection & Burst Pipes FAQs
How do you find a leak without breaking walls?
We combine a meter and pressure test with acoustic listening equipment, moisture meters and thermal imaging. That narrows the leak to a specific spot so any opening we make is small and purposeful.
My water bill doubled but I see no water. Is that possible?
Yes, and it is common. Underground service line leaks, slab leaks and running toilets can waste a large volume with no visible sign inside the house.
What should I do while I wait for a plumber?
Shut off the main water valve if water is actively running, and turn off power to any area where water is near electrical. Then call 201-245-7772. Our phones are answered live at any hour.
Can a small pinhole leak wait?
We do not recommend it. Pinholes in copper usually mean the pipe is corroding, and the leak grows. Continuous moisture also leads to mold and damaged framing.
Do you repair the leak the same visit?
Often, yes. Once we locate it and you approve the price, most accessible repairs are completed on the spot. Larger repairs may need a return visit for materials or permits.