Do you think you might have a leaky pipe in the fresh water system inside your home? These pipes are usually hidden in the walls and ceilings of you home and one way to look for the leak is to start knocking holes in the walls. Similarly, if you suspect you have a water leak in the yard in your water service line or irrigation system, you can grab a shovel and start digging.
However, there is a better way to find leaky pipes without tearing up your home and your landscaping. Most plumbers use high tech electronic leak detection equipment including ultrasonic or thermal imaging equipment to find leaks in water pipes hidden underground and behind walls, ceilings and floors. Using this method, your plumber can pinpoint the location of the leak while avoiding unnecessary digging and damage to your yard or the inside of your home.
Ultrasonic leak detection equipment can detect sound made by leaking water that cannot be heard by the human ear. Infrared thermal imaging equipment can detect moisture behind walls and under floors. It not only detects leaks, but also identifies hidden water damage to floors, walls, and ceilings. These cutting edge leak detection systems can even help locate leaks in water pipes underneath homes built on a slab.
If you concerned about the possibility of a water leak in your home, call a plumber with experience in non-destructive leak detection techniques such as ultrasonic or thermal imaging. They will be able to precisely locate the leak and repair it with the least amount of damage to your home.
