The cheapest water damage claim is the one that never happens. A drain pan under your water heater catches slow drips, valve weeps, and condensation — channeling them to a drain instead of into your flooring, drywall, and stored belongings. Water Heater Leak Repair Company installs code-correct pans with proper drain lines, and we consider it essential equipment for any heater located over finished space.
We take pan installation a step further with early-warning protection: a water-leak sensor placed in the pan that alerts you at the first sign of moisture. Combined with our maintenance program — annual flushes, anode checks, and valve inspections — a pan turns your water heater from a flood risk into a managed, monitored appliance with a long, predictable service life.
We check clearances, floor slope, and the nearest drain or exterior termination for the drain line.
A correctly sized pan goes under the heater with a dedicated drain line piped to code — no shared traps, proper slope.
We position a water sensor in the pan so you're alerted at the first drip, not the first puddle.
We inspect the heater, valves, and connections while we're there and note any maintenance due.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Pan installation assessment | $89–$149 |
| Heater pan + drain line install | $250–$500 |
| Pan + leak sensor package | $300–$600 |
| Full water heater replacement | $1,200–$3,500 |
Representative market ranges for the Wheaton area — final pricing confirmed in writing before work begins. OWNER-TO-VERIFY.
It prevents the most common kind: slow, unnoticed leaks that soak subfloors over weeks. For catastrophic tank ruptures it buys time and contains the initial surge — that's why we pair pans with leak sensors.
To a floor drain, sump pit, or exterior termination — never just onto the floor. We pipe it to code with proper slope so it actually drains.
Yes, in most cases we can lift and set the existing heater into a new pan. Very tight closets or corroded bases can complicate it — we assess on site.
At least 2 inches larger in diameter than the heater with 1.5-inch minimum side height for tanks. We size to your specific unit.
Strongly recommended. A pan without a sensor still relies on you noticing. The sensor alerts you the moment water appears.
Don't wait — call us now at (833) 713-2101. Same-day service across Wheaton and DuPage County.
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