Leak Detection Services

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Finding Hidden Leaks Before They Become a Water Damage Claim

Most water damage doesn’t start with a flood — it starts with a small leak inside a wall, under a slab, or behind a shower pan that runs for weeks before anyone notices. By the time it’s visible, drywall, flooring, or a foundation may already be affected, and insurance claims for gradual, undetected leaks are often denied or reduced compared to sudden-damage claims. Finding the leak early, with acoustic and thermal detection rather than guesswork, is the difference between a repair and a renovation.

Warning Signs Your Home Has a Hidden Leak

Hidden leaks rarely show up as an obvious puddle. Watch for:

  • A water bill that jumped without a clear reason (no new appliances, no extra guests)
  • The water meter still moving when every fixture in the house is off
  • A warm spot on the floor, which usually means a hot water line leak under a slab
  • Musty smell or a soft, discolored patch on a wall or ceiling with no obvious water source nearby
  • Noticeably lower water pressure at one fixture only
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How We Actually Find the Leak

Guessing where to open a wall isn’t a strategy — it’s expensive drywall repair with no guarantee we’ve found the source. We use acoustic listening equipment to hear the sound water makes escaping a pressurized line, thermal imaging to spot temperature differences a hot water leak creates behind walls and under flooring, and pressure testing to isolate which line on the property is losing pressure. For slab leaks specifically, we combine acoustic and line-tracing equipment to pinpoint the leak’s location within a foot or two before any concrete is touched.

Slab Leaks, Wall Leaks & Fixture Leaks: Why the Type Matters

The repair approach depends entirely on where the leak is:

  • Slab leaks — a line leaking under the concrete foundation, common in homes built before PEX piping became standard
  • Wall and ceiling leaks — usually a supply line or drain pipe leaking inside a finished wall cavity
  • Fixture and appliance leaks — around toilets, under sinks, or at washing machine and water heater connections
  • Irrigation and outdoor line leaks — often show up as an unexplained wet patch of yard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Even if you see the signs of leaks, such as dripping water, damp spots, persistent smell, etc., you can’t estimate the severity of the issue. To confirm the issue and resolve it later, it becomes essential to hire a professional leak detection service.

It depends. The leak detection cost depends on the type of leak and the complexity of the job. While it costs $200 to $400 for basic leak detection, we have charged $500 to $800+ as well for complex leak detection jobs. Contact us to get a free estimate!

Yes. Water leaks can be dangerous, especially in the long run. It can weaken beams, corrode metal, peel off the paint, and even damage the foundation. To prevent all these issues, it is important to get our leak detection service and resolve the issue.

There are many causes of water leaks, such as damaged/cracked pipes, loose fixture connections, broken appliance seals, tree roots intruding underground pipes, clogged drains, excessive water pressure, and the list goes on.