
Copper pinhole leaks are one of those problems that seem small until they're not. A tiny leak inside a wall can quietly cause water damage, mold, and structural issues - all before you even notice something is wrong. Catching it early makes a huge difference.
Here's what we were working with on this one - a copper pipe with a pinhole leak running through an exterior wall at a Claremont home. To get to it properly, that meant going up the ladder and working the stucco from the outside. It's not always glamorous work, but it's the kind of thing that has to be done right.
Copper pinhole leaks happen for a few reasons - water chemistry, pipe age, or just years of wear. Whatever the cause, the fix needs to be solid. A patch that fails or a repair that cuts corners will put you right back in the same spot down the road. We don't do that.
We got the repair handled cleanly, sealed everything back up, and made sure the line was flowing the way it should. No shortcuts. The homeowner didn't have to deal with the stress of a growing water problem, and that's exactly how it should go.
Plumbing issues rarely get better on their own. If you've got a leak - even one that seems minor - it's worth getting someone out to take a look before a small fix turns into a much bigger one.