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Water Filtration SystemsTD Plumbing Solutions repairs leaks and breaks in the buried water line between your meter and your house, across Benbrook and Greater Fort Worth, with 24/7 emergency service.
A wet spot in the yard or a jump in your bill often means one failed spot, not a dead pipe. Terrill Dobbs finds where it's leaking, digs only there, and fixes that piece. If the pipe is too far gone to patch, he'll say so plainly.
A buried water line usually tells you it's leaking before you see water. You notice a soggy patch that never dries, a bill that jumps for no reason, or pressure that slowly drops. Catching it early keeps a small leak from washing out your yard.
Water leaking underground rises to the top. Grass that stays green in a drought often marks the spot.
A buried leak runs day and night, so a sudden jump in usage is often the first sign.
Turn off all water inside and check your meter. If it still moves, water is escaping somewhere.
A leak on the main line steals flow before it reaches your fixtures, so every tap gets weaker.
A shovel, post-hole digger or tree root can crack a buried line. Fixing it quickly limits the damage.
Exposed pipe where the line comes up at the house can split in a freeze and leak once it thaws.
Seeing a soggy spot or a strange water bill? Call and Terrill will help you figure out if it's your line. Call (817) 229-9450 · Available 24/7 for emergencies
| Job | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Single leak, easy access | A few hoursMost of the time goes to digging and testing. |
| Leak under concrete or roots | Most of a day or moreHard surfaces and roots slow the dig. |
| Emergency help | Available 24/7Stopping the flow comes first. The repair is planned after. |
Typical ranges, not promises. Terrill tells you the real timeline once he has seen the job.
Terrill checks the meter, the pressure and the ground to confirm the leak is in your line and narrow down where it is.
He tells you what he found, whether a spot repair will hold, and the price before any digging starts.
We dig at the leak, cut out the damaged piece and join in new pipe with fittings made for buried use.
With the water back on, we check the repair under pressure, then fill the hole back in.
Talk to Terrill about your job in Benbrook. You get the fix and the price before any work starts. Emergencies are answered 24/7.
Most water line repairs cost far less than a new line, which is why finding the exact spot matters. Terrill looks at the problem and gives you a price before digging. If the line is too worn to patch, he'll explain why before you spend anything.
Deeper pipe means more digging to reach the leak.
Concrete, pavers or tree roots over the leak add time.
Old galvanized or brittle plastic may need a longer piece replaced.
More than one break may point toward replacing the line instead.
Every price is given before work starts. Larger jobs can be financed through Hearth.
A real person answers, day or night, when a line breaks.
If a spot repair will hold, that's what Terrill recommends. No push for a new line.
Terrill Dobbs, Texas Responsible Master Plumber RMP 45333, finds and fixes the leak himself.
Our workmanship warranty backs the repair, and we pursue the maker's warranty on parts.
One customer who called about broken outdoor water pipes wrote that it was a fair price, quick work and a perfect job, and some indoor faucets got fixed on the same visit.
North Texas clay is hard on buried pipe. In a dry summer it shrinks and cracks, then swells again after heavy rain. That shifting pulls on joints and can crack older pipe, which is why many leaks in Benbrook and Fort Worth yards show up after a long drought or a sudden soaking.
Freezes are the other common cause. Where the line comes up out of the ground at the house, exposed pipe can split in a hard freeze, as many did in February 2021. Wrapping those spots before a cold snap is a cheap way to avoid a repair.
Turn off every tap and appliance, then watch your water meter. If the dial or leak marker still moves, water is escaping. Add a soggy spot in the yard or a jump in your bill, and the buried line is a likely suspect. A plumber can confirm it.
Often, yes. If the line is in fair shape and the leak is in one spot, a plumber can dig at that point and splice in new pipe. If it keeps breaking in different places, replacement may make more sense. Terrill Dobbs will tell you honestly which fits.
TD Plumbing Solutions offers 24/7 emergency service across Benbrook and Greater Fort Worth, and a real person answers the phone. First, shut off your main valve at the house or the meter to stop the water. Then call, and Terrill will plan the repair.
It depends on which side of the meter the leak is on. The city usually handles the meter and the street side. The line from the meter to your home is usually yours. Check with your city if you're not sure, and Terrill can help you tell.
Most homes have a main shutoff where the line enters the house, often near an outdoor faucet in front or in the garage. You can also turn it off at the meter with a meter key. Find yours now, before you need it in a hurry.
A good repair on sound pipe can last a long time. If the pipe around the leak is brittle or corroded, the next leak may be close behind. Terrill looks at the pipe once it's uncovered and tells you straight what he sees.
No. For a repair, we dig at the leak, not along the whole line. The hole is sized so we can work safely and make a good joint, and it's filled back in once the repair is tested. Terrill will show you where he plans to dig first.
A small leak can grow fast, and it wastes water every hour it runs. Water under the ground can also soften the soil near your foundation. If you can't fix it right away, shut the water off when you're not using it and call soon.
Pick your town for local details on water line repair there, or call and Terrill will tell you straight what your home needs.
Full replacement of an old or failing buried water line from the meter to your house, when repairs no longer hold.
See this serviceFinding hidden water leaks behind walls, under floors and in crawlspaces, so the repair is small and in the right place.
See this serviceRepair of burst and split water pipes, 24/7, from frozen lines in the attic to broken pipes out in the yard.
See this serviceSee all of our plumbing services, read about plumbing financing through Hearth, or contact TD Plumbing Solutions.
Call and a real person answers. Tell Terrill what is going on and he will tell you straight what it needs.
