In Ceres's mixed housing stock, a single repair call might involve copper sweated joints, threaded galvanized fittings, push-connect PEX transitions, or CPVC drain arms โ sometimes all in the same house. Our techs carry the materials and know the techniques for every pipe type commonly found in CA homes.
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Our techs work on every pipe material found in Ceres, CA homes, from pre-1970s galvanized to modern PEX-A crosslinked systems. The repair method matches the pipe.
Pressurized water escaping a pipe creates a characteristic acoustic signature. Our listening devices amplify ground and structure-borne sound to pinpoint a leak location within inches โ through concrete slabs, behind drywall, or under flooring. This means we open only the section of wall, floor, or slab directly over the failure.
We use thermal imaging as a complement to acoustic detection โ particularly useful for slab leaks and leaks inside insulated wall cavities where sound transmission is reduced.
Our techs are proficient in copper sweating (soldering), press-fit connections (ProPress system), CPVC solvent welding, PEX crimp and expansion fitting installation, threaded galvanized repair, and ABS/PVC drain line work. We match the repair method and material to the existing pipe system rather than forcing incompatible transitions.
Drain line repairs are water-tested by running fixtures through the repaired section and visually confirming no seepage at the repair joint and downstream.
Pipe failures have different causes depending on material type, age, water chemistry, and installation history. Here's how we address each category.
Copper failures most often involve pinhole corrosion in soft copper tubing from aggressive water chemistry, failed soldered joints, or fatigue cracks at fittings in high-vibration locations. We locate the failure precisely, cut out the failed section, and install either a sweated repair coupling or a press-fit connector โ both rated to ASTM B88 standards for potable water service.
We replace galvanized supply lines with copper or PEX โ either as targeted section replacement at active failure points or as a full-house repipe project. We connect the new material to existing fittings using dielectric unions where code requires to prevent galvanic corrosion at copper-to-galvanized transitions.
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is the current standard for residential supply piping. Failures are uncommon but occur at crimp or clamp fittings that were improperly installed, at pipe runs exposed to UV degradation, or at locations where the pipe was kinked during installation. We repair using expansion fittings (for PEX-A) or crimp fittings with the correct ring size for the pipe diameter.
A burst pipe from freezing or sudden pressure surge requires immediate water shutoff and precise repair. We locate the failure, determine whether it's a single failure point or multiple freeze-damaged sections, and repair with a method appropriate to the pipe material โ press-fit coupling for copper, expansion coupling for PEX-A, or a mechanical repair coupling for emergency situations.
Supply line leaks under a concrete slab are identified by acoustic detection and confirmed by thermal imaging. Once located, we evaluate three repair options: direct-access repair (jackhammering to the pipe, repairing the section, and patching the slab); rerouting the line through the wall framing above slab to bypass the failed underground run; or epoxy pipe lining for older copper systems with systemic pinhole corrosion.
A full repipe in Ceres typically completes in 2โ3 days for a standard single-family home. You're without water for a portion of each day; we plan the schedule to minimize disruption to occupied rooms.
We don't open walls at random. Acoustic and thermal detection tools tell us exactly where to cut before we pick up a saw.
Active leak? Our dispatcher walks you through shutting off the main supply valve while we drive to you. Describing what you see โ water stain on a ceiling, drop in water pressure, wet flooring โ helps us arrive with the right detection tools loaded.
We pressurize the supply system and monitor for pressure drop to confirm an active leak. Then acoustic listening devices and the thermal camera locate the failure to within a small area โ telling us which section of wall, floor, or slab to open.
For slab leaks, we present repair, reroute, and lining options with pricing so you can make an informed choice before any concrete is cut.
You receive a written summary of what failed, what we installed, and the warranty terms before we leave.

My older home had a copper supply line fail inside an exterior wall. The thermal camera showed the wet zone through the drywall without any cutting. They opened a 10-inch section right at the pinhole, put in a press-fit repair coupling โ no torch in my wall โ pressure tested, and patched the drywall themselves. Two hours total.
Had an under-slab leak diagnosed by Masters Plumbing Service with acoustic equipment. They found the leak at 6 feet from the wall โ a single copper elbow that had developed a pinhole. Presented three options: direct slab access, reroute through the wall framing above, or copper lining. I chose the reroute โ they ran a new PEX line through the crawl space and connected at both ends without touching the slab. Pressure tested, verified no remaining drop. No jackhammering at all.
I noticed my water meter spinning with all fixtures off โ confirmed a leak in the supply system. Masters Plumbing Service ran a pressure test and acoustic scan, found a pinhole in a copper section under the slab in the utility room. They rerouted the line through the wall above slab, tested, and closed out the permit. The reroute was exactly the same cost as direct slab access would have been, but no damaged floor tile.

Masters Plumbing Service dispatches pipe repair technicians throughout Ceres and the broader Ceres, CA service area. Same-day service is available on most calls. Emergency burst pipe response is available 24 hours a day.

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