Describe what has changed
Useful signs to report
Unexplained water use, damp areas, stains, reduced pressure and the sound of running water are useful observations. Include where you noticed the change and whether it is constant or associated with a particular fixture. Previous plumbing work may also help explain the sequence.
A warm floor, musty odor or crack does not confirm a hidden plumbing leak by itself. Those conditions can have other causes. Report them as observations so the inspection can consider the plumbing without assuming a slab leak or diagnosing structural damage from a symptom list.
- Where moisture first appeared and whether it is spreading
- Changes in water use or pressure
- Sounds heard when fixtures are not being used
- Fixtures or recent work that seem connected to the concern
