The Craftsman Corner
Why Did My Water Bill Double? Start Here.
Straight-talk plumbing advice from Brendan — Craftsman Plumbing, Dallas–Fort Worth
Nothing gets a homeowner's attention quite like a water bill that doubled overnight. I see it all the time across DFW, and nine times out of ten it's not a billing error — it's a leak that's been quietly running for weeks. Here's how to track it down before it costs you another month's worth of wasted water.
The Three Silent Suspects
Your Toilet Flapper
A worn flapper lets water trickle from the tank into the bowl constantly, and most people never hear it. That quiet drip can waste hundreds of gallons a week without a single puddle on the floor.
Your Irrigation System
A cracked sprinkler line or stuck zone valve can bleed thousands of gallons a month — especially after a hard freeze damages underground piping. If your system ran all winter or sat untouched since last fall, give it a close look.
A Slab Leak
Here in North Texas, our expansive clay soil shifts constantly with the rain and heat cycles, and that movement stresses the supply lines running beneath your foundation. A pinhole leak under the slab can go undetected for a long time while your meter keeps spinning.
If your meter is moving and you can't find the source, give us a call at (214) 444-9816 — we'll track it down without tearing up your home unnecessarily. Catching a slab leak early is always cheaper than waiting another billing cycle.
— Brendan, Craftsman Plumbing | License M-43680
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