Highland homeowners usually spot a hidden leak through a higher water bill, a meter that keeps turning with nothing running, or moisture where there shouldn't be any. A plumber can confirm the leak and pin down its location before opening anything. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Highland.
Local conditions in Highland
Highland's housing spans several decades. Point2Homes data puts the median year built at 1983, with about 44 percent of homes built before 1980 and the 1980s and 1990s as the biggest building decades. Older homes can have copper that has started to pinhole or original valves that no longer seal, while houses from the 1980s and 1990s often have water heater connectors, angle stops and irrigation valves at the end of their service life. Nearly all sit on slabs, which hides supply pipe beneath the floor.
East Valley Water District (EVWD) is the water agency the City names in its plan-check materials, and it also handles sewer where available. Not every Highland address has been confirmed as EVWD, so check the name and number on your bill before calling about a leak at the meter or in the street. On your side of the meter, the plumbing is a private repair, and the City of Highland Building & Safety Division says plumbing work requires permits.
Repair choices after the leak is found
| Situation | Usual approach | Things to weigh |
|---|---|---|
| Single pinhole in a wall | Cut out and replace the section | Small drywall patch afterward |
| Hot line leaking under the slab | Reroute overhead or through walls | Avoids breaking the floor; new pipe path |
| Under-slab leak in a short, reachable run | Open the floor and repair in place | Flooring removal and replacement |
| Leak in the yard line | Repair the section or replace the line | Digging or boring, landscape restoration |
| Several leaks over a few years | Repipe | Bigger job, but stops repeat repairs |
Signs that call for a leak check
- The meter moves with every fixture and the sprinklers turned off
- A warm patch on tile or the sound of water running at night
- Usage noticeably higher than the same month last year
- Mold, a musty odor or damp baseboards
Timing and seasonal notes
Highland sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, and homes nearer the foothills can see occasional frost. Exposed hose bibs and backflow assemblies are the usual victims, and a crack may not leak until it thaws. In summer, a soggy strip of lawn during dry weather is one of the clearest signs of a yard line leak.
Leak Detection questions in Highland
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Can a cold night cause a leak I won't notice right away?
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