A moisture meter detects the dampness hidden in the walls and the floors. The tool finds the leak before the damage shows.
The tool
A pin or a pinless moisture meter reads the damp in the materials. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the meter is the leak hunter.
The scan
Sweep the meter across the wall near the pipes and the fixtures. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the scan covers the wet zones.
The reading
The meter numbers rise where the moisture sits in the wall. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the high spot is the clue.
The baseline
Compare the suspect wall to a dry wall in the same room. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the baseline confirms the damp.
The locate
Trace the wet area to the pipe or the joint above it. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the trace finds the source.
The dry
Monitor the area after the repair to confirm it dries out. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In O'Fallon, the monitor shows the recovery.
The call
Suspect a hidden leak? Call 888-217-3585 and O'Fallon Home Plumbing Co will match you with an O'Fallon pro for the detection.
Plumbing in O'Fallon: what to know
In O'Fallon, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across St. Charles County — from Dardenne Prairie, Lake St Louis and Cottleville to ZIP codes like 63368, 63367, 63366 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in O'Fallon?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and O'Fallon Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in O'Fallon.