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Leak detection in Colchester, CT

Water leaks, drain leaks and hidden leaks in walls and ceilings, found with testing equipment before anything gets opened up.

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East CT · call or text(860) 292-0484
Leak prices
Find the leak
Starting prices
  • Toilet leak inspectionFrom $267
  • Drain leak diagnosisFrom $515
  • Water leak diagnosisFrom $718
  • Inside-wall leak detectionFrom $948
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Members save 10% on every leak diagnosis.
From$267Toilet leak inspection
From$718Water leak diagnosis
From$2,159Whole-home leak system
10%OFFFor members

What is included

How we find leaks.

  • Pressure testingWe test the water piping to confirm a leak and narrow down where it is.
  • Drain testingPlugging and testing drain lines, including the main sewer, to find drain leaks.
  • Fixture checksToilets, tubs, showers and sinks checked one at a time.
  • Shower pan testingA flood test of the shower pan to see whether it holds water.
  • Access only where neededIf the leak is in a wall or ceiling, we open the smallest area possible.
  • Leak protectionAutomatic shut-off valves and whole-home leak detection systems that stop the next one.
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Finding a kitchen leak

Starting prices

Leak detection prices.

Starting prices for finding the leak. Repairs are priced once we know what failed.

Automatic shut-off valve
From $1,310
Whole-home leak detection system
From $2,159
Leak detection starting prices · Drainworks 2026 pricebook
ServiceWhat it coversStarting at
Toilet leak inspection
Fixture
 Check a toilet for leaks at the tank, bowl and supply.
From$267
Members from $240
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Kitchen sink leak inspection
Fixture
 Check the sink, faucet, supplies and drain.
From$359
Members from $323
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Bathtub leak inspection
Fixture
 Check the tub, valve and drain.
From$506
Members from $455
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Drain leak diagnosis
Drains
 Find the source of a drain leak.
From$515
Members from $464
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Water leak diagnosis
No access needed
 Find a water supply leak without opening walls.
From$718
Members from $646
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Shower pan test
Flood test
 Test whether the shower pan holds water.
From$727
Members from $654
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Test water piping
Pressure test
 Test the water piping system for leaks.
From$920
Members from $828
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Inside-wall leak detection
Hidden leaks
 Locate a leak inside a wall.
From$948
Members from $853
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Water leak diagnosis
Access needed
 Find a leak that needs access through a wall or ceiling.
From$1,187
Members from $1,068
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Plug and test the main sewer
Drains
 Plug and test the main sewer line for leaks.
From$1,849
Members from $1,664
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Wall and ceiling repairs after access are not included. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. A real person confirms your price before anything is scheduled.

Know the signs

Signs of a hidden leak.

Most leaks show up somewhere other than where they start.

A higher water bill

Or a well pump that runs when nothing is on.

Stains on a ceiling

Brown rings under a bathroom are a classic drain or supply leak.

Musty smells

Mold and mildew grow where water has been sitting.

The sound of running water

Hissing in a wall when every fixture is off.

How it works

Confirm. Locate. Repair.

You pay to find the leak once, and you get the repair price before we fix it.

  1. 01

    Confirm

    Testing proves there is a leak and which system it is in.

  2. 02

    Locate

    We narrow it down to the fixture, the wall or the line.

  3. 03

    Repair

    You get a price for the fix before any work starts.

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Questions

Leak detection, answered.

Answers from licensed plumbers and septic installers. Still unsure? Call East CT at (860) 292-0484.

How much does leak detection cost?
A toilet leak inspection starts from $267, a drain leak diagnosis starts from $515 and a water leak diagnosis without opening walls starts from $718 at Drainworks.
Can you find a leak without cutting into walls?
Usually. We test first and only open a wall or ceiling when the leak is inside it, and then only as much as needed.
How do I stop the next leak?
An automatic shut-off valve or a whole-home leak detection system shuts the water off when it senses a leak.

Membership

Become a partner.

A yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test, waived dispatch fees, priority scheduling and member pricing on plumbing and drain work.

Compare all three plans →

Plumbing Protection Partnership

Every home
For every home, on septic or town sewer
$159first year

Then $129 a year when you renew. Monthly payment options available.

  • Yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test
  • Waived dispatch fees and priority scheduling
  • 10% off plumbing and drain service
  • 5% off water and sewer line work
  • Free estimates on large projects
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Related services

The same crew handles every pipe on the property, from the well to the leach field.

From $7,360RepipingWhole-home water and drain linesPrices and details → From $414Water heatersRepairs, tanks and tanklessPrices and details → From $267Toilet repair & replacementRunning, leaking, clogged or newPrices and details → From $727Water line repairWell and service linesPrices and details →

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