Leak Detection and Burst Pipe Repair in Markham
If you have a ceiling stain, a water bill that jumped, the sound of water running when nothing is on, or a pipe that has already burst, we do leak detection in Markham with meters and a thermal camera before anyone cuts a wall. Finding the leak first means one small opening instead of five, and you get the repair price in writing before we start.
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Exposed pipe repair: $350 to $900. Leak inside a wall or ceiling: $550 to $1,500, drywall not included. Burst pipe? Close the main shut-off and call (437) 525-2696 now, 24/7.
placeholder imageHow we find a leak
We start at the water meter: with everything off, any movement confirms a supply leak and tells us roughly how fast. Moisture meters map how far water has spread through drywall, subfloor and framing. A thermal camera shows the cooler patch where water is evaporating behind a surface, or the warm trace of a leaking hot line. Together they put the opening in the right place the first time.
| Situation | What is included | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Leak detection visit | Meter and thermal camera survey, water meter test, written findings | CONFIRM: e.g. $129 diagnostic visit, credited to the repair if you go ahead |
| Exposed pipe repair | Cut out, replace with copper or PEX, pressure test | $350 to $900 |
| Leak inside a wall or ceiling | Open, repair, test; drywall repair not included | $550 to $1,500 |
| Frozen pipe thaw and repair | Thaw only at the low end, thaw plus repair at the high end | $300 to $1,200 |
| Kitec replacement | Quoted after we see how much of the house is Kitec | Quoted on site |
Prices before HST. After-hours call-out CONFIRM: e.g. $249 after-hours call-out (evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays). Last checked: CONFIRM: month and year the prices were last checked, e.g. October 2026.
Burst pipes
Close the main shut-off first: in most Markham houses it is in the basement beside the water meter. Then call (437) 525-2696, any hour. Most bursts in Markham happen in January and February, in pipes running through exterior walls, over garages, or to outdoor taps that were not shut off and drained from inside. We cut out the damaged section, replace it with copper or PEX, pressure-test the line, and, if the pipe sits in a cold spot, reroute or insulate it so it does not happen again next winter. For flooding, see emergency plumbing.
Kitec in Markham homes
Kitec, a plastic-aluminium pipe with brass fittings, was installed in homes and condos built or extensively renovated between 1995 and 2007 and was recalled around 2005 because the fittings corrode faster than they should. It can leak or burst, and high water pressure or water hotter than 77 C makes it worse (Bob Aaron). That window covers a lot of Markham: Box Grove, Cornell, Berczy, Angus Glen and much of Cedarwood were being built then. Not every house from those years has it. If yours does, we can replace the supply lines in stages, starting with the fittings that are already weeping, and give you a written price for the whole house so you can plan it.
Leaks that are not supply pipes
A stain under a bathroom is often a drain, a wax ring or failed caulking, not a pressure line, and the meter test will not move. We check drains with water and dye, and toilets and tub overflows one by one, before blaming the pipe in the wall.
Common questions
How do I check for a hidden leak myself?
Turn off every tap and water-using appliance, then look at your water meter in the basement. If the dial or the low-flow indicator is still moving, water is going somewhere. Note it and call us.
How do I know if I have Kitec?
Look at the pipes near your water heater and laundry. Kitec is usually orange for hot and blue for cold, a flexible plastic-aluminium pipe with brass fittings, and the name is often printed on it. It went into GTA homes and condos built or renovated between 1995 and 2007.
Will my insurance cover a burst pipe?
Sudden and accidental pipe bursts are commonly covered by home insurance, but policies differ, so check yours. Our photos, findings and invoice are written so your adjuster can use them.
Can you fix a leak without opening the wall?
Sometimes the leak can be reached from an unfinished basement ceiling or an access panel. When the wall has to be opened, we cut one clean, small opening where the meters say the water is, not a row of exploratory holes.