01Separate supply leaks from other water
Yard moisture can come from drainage, irrigation, weather or a water service line. Record where it appears, whether it persists and how it relates to water use. Avoid assuming that every wet patch is a buried pipe failure.
02Describe the whole-home pattern
Tell the provider whether every fixture has low pressure, only one tap is affected or a bill increased without a change in usage. These details help determine whether to investigate the incoming supply or a localized fixture problem.
03Ask how the line will be assessed
Pressure testing, acoustic listening and checks of accessible pipework may be appropriate. A provider should explain which methods suit your line and what the findings can establish before recommending excavation.
04Turn findings into a practical plan
Ask where the suspected failure is, how confident the diagnosis is and what access would be needed. Confirm whether detection is a separate service and how the provider will explain repair choices afterward.