Rancho Cucamonga Leak Detection Services

Accurate, Prompt Leak Repairs in the Inland Empire

Water leaks that go undetected can lead to significant property damage. A hidden leak can ruin drywall, rot the structure of your home or business, cause mold and mildew to grow, and even cause the foundation beneath your home to potentially become damaged and slip. And that’s not to mention the other problems that aren’t related to property damage, such as a spike in your water bill and wasting one of our most precious natural resources. 

How can you tell if you have a hidden water leak? Some leaks go undetected for weeks, months, or even years before you might see any signs of damage. At Ground Werks Plumbing and Rooter, we’re here to help. We offer high-quality leak detection services using the latest techniques and technology in order to provide you with accurate answers and results as promptly as possible.

Request our leak detection services in Rancho Cucamonga by calling (909) 406-7875 today. We offer free estimates to help pinpoint the problem and will educate you on your options for repairs.

The Signs of a Hidden Leak

One of the most unsettling things about plumbing leaks is that they aren’t always obvious—those that are usually cause an incredible amount of damage in a short amount of time, whereas a smaller leak may not cause any visible damage for weeks or even months. How are you supposed to tell that you have a leak if you don’t see any obvious water damage in your home? Pay attention to your property and look out for some of the more subtle signs that you may have a plumbing leak. These include: 

• Listen carefully: Do you hear water dripping or the sounds of rushing water when there are no running faucets or toilets? If so, this could signal a hidden water leak within the walls of your home. 
• Check your water meter: Shut off all of the water-using appliances and devices on your property and turn off all taps so absolutely no water is running. Then, check your water meter to see if it’s still turning. If it is, call for a leak detection service right away. 
• Trust your nose: If you smell musty or mildew-like odors, this can be a sign that moisture has allowed a mold colony to take root and grow. 
• Look around your foundation: Cracks around your home’s foundation could be signs of an undetected water leak and should be addressed promptly.

How We Detect Plumbing Leaks

Our experts at Ground Werks Plumbing and Rooter use the latest technology, including infrared cameras, to detect leaks by looking for stray heat signatures in places they shouldn’t be. A warm or cold spot, especially within the walls and flooring of your property, is a pretty accurate indication as to the location of a plumbing leak. This technology can even detect temperature variances in foundation slabs, allowing us to find slab leaks.

We also use air pressure detection, a technique that enables us to find leak locations through sound. After filling your water lines with pressured air, we use a sophisticated microphone system to detect the faint noise of escaping air to pinpoint the location of your leak.

Once we have found the leak, we can then get to work on repairing it by replacing the cracked or broken line with as little disturbance as possible. We use trenchless methods to avoid digging up your lawn or landscaping for sewer or water line leaks and prioritize fast replacement when it comes to your gas lines. When your safety and property are at risk, we’ll work quickly and cleanly to help.