While you might expect a water leak would cause a catastrophic flood in your basement, most leaks occur slowly, over time, and are the result of corrosion, high pressure or tree roots getting too close to the line. If your water line is old enough, the metal itself might simply have failed and started to corrode or crack due to age.

Fortunately, if you have regular maintenance done on your plumbing and inspect it regularly, most of these problems can be avoided. Obviously there are still times when unexpected problems will arise, and the key then is to know when to call a Cedar Rapids & Iowa City residential water line repair professional for assistance.