Water meter running when nothing is on — Alicante, Valencian Community
If your water meter keeps spinning even when every faucet, toilet, and appliance is off, you likely have a hidden leak. Underground slab leaks, pinhole corrosion in copper lines, or a silently running toilet flapper can waste thousands of gallons a month and cause structural damage before you ever see a puddle. A licensed plumber can perform a pressure test, use electronic leak detection equipment, and pinpoint the exact location without tearing up your home.
Waarom dit veel voorkomt in Alicante
Alicante's rapid post-Franco construction boom produced large amounts of housing with PVC and copper plumbing that is now 40–50 years old and prone to joint failure. The city's hard calcareous Mediterranean water causes severe limescale buildup in water heaters and boilers, requiring more frequent descaling than inland Spain. Sea-facing properties experience salt corrosion in exposed copper fittings and valve bodies.
Who to call
For this problem in Alicante, call a: Loodgieter
Vind een Loodgieter in AlicanteSymptoms to look for
- Water meter dial or digital readout moves when all fixtures and appliances are off
- Water bill steadily increasing over several months with no change in usage habits
- Sound of running water in walls or under floors when nothing is turned on
- Warm or damp spots on the floor — especially on a concrete slab — with no visible source
- Unexplained drop in water pressure throughout the house
Spoeddienst in Alicante
Emergency home services in Alicante are available 24/7 with typical response times of 30–60 minutes. Emergency plumbing and electrical calls cost €50–€120 for the callout plus €30–€55/hour including IVA. Always confirm the provider holds a current certificado de instalador autorizado registered with the GVA.