Share Details
Tell us about damp spots, high bills, unusual odors, or sounds in the walls.
What's included
Focused diagnostics for your property
- Precision slab mapping
- Inert tracer-gas testing
- Sub-floor acoustic scanning
- Thermal pattern analysis
- Non-invasive access planning
Common signs this service addresses
Warm spots on the floor
Unexplained water use or high bills
Dampness at the slab edge or baseboards
Cracks in the foundation
Sound of water beneath the floor
Standing water near the foundation perimeter
Who this is for
Suitable properties and situations
Single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and commercial structures built on concrete slab foundations where water lines run beneath or within the slab.
The process
How the inspection works
The inspection may combine line tracing to follow metallic pipe paths, pressure testing to confirm whether a leak exists in a specific section, acoustic listening for the sound of water escaping, thermal imaging for surface temperature patterns, and tracer-gas methods for difficult-to-locate leaks. Findings from several measurements are compared to narrow the likely area.
What to expect
You receive a documented assessment indicating the likely location of the slab leak. The detection process itself does not damage the foundation. Breaking through concrete for repair is a separate plumbing service. The findings help minimize the area that needs to be opened.
Limitations to understand
Sound and moisture can travel away from the actual leak point through concrete and soil. Non-metallic pipes cannot be traced electronically. In some cases, tracer-gas methods are needed for confirmation, which requires draining the line first.
How it works
Get Inspection
Schedule a focused leak-detection inspection for the affected property.
We Detect
The team uses non-invasive diagnostic equipment to locate the source precisely.
Next Steps
Review the findings and recommended repair options before work proceeds.
Common questions
Can you find a slab leak without breaking the floor?
Diagnostic tools narrow the likely location to a small area. In most cases, this significantly reduces the section of floor that needs to be opened for repair. Complete confirmation may require minimal access in some situations.
What causes slab leaks?
Common causes include pipe corrosion, abrasion from contact with concrete or gravel, shifting soil, and water chemistry. The specific cause can usually only be determined after the pipe is exposed during repair.
Is slab leak detection the same as repair?
No. Detection identifies the location. Repair, which may involve spot repair, rerouting, or re-piping, is performed by a qualified plumber.