Slab leaks and wall leaks often show no visible sign until real damage has already occurred. Our Des Moines, IA detection team locates the source first, so any repair stays targeted instead of exploratory.
We use listening equipment and thermal imaging to locate leaks through walls, floors, and slabs without demolition.
We find the leak before recommending any repair scope, which keeps costs and disruption down.
Our Des Moines, IA technicians are trained specifically on detection equipment, not just general plumbing repair.
You'll see or hear the detection results and understand exactly where the leak is before deciding on repair.
These are the hidden leak scenarios we investigate most often across Des Moines, IA.
This method works well for pressurized supply line leaks that create a detectable sound signature.
We narrow a slab leak to a specific small area rather than an entire room.
Infrared imaging reveals temperature differences caused by escaping hot or cold water behind walls and under floors.
We locate the actual leak point, which is often not directly behind the visible water stain.
Pressure testing and specialized equipment locate leaks in pool plumbing and irrigation lines that waste significant water.
An unexplained increase in water usage gets investigated systematically to find the hidden cause.
A quick call gets a detection specialist scheduled, often same-day.
Our Des Moines, IA detection trucks carry the equipment needed for most residential and light commercial leak searches.
You'll understand exactly where the leak is and what fixing it will involve before agreeing to anything.
Detection and repair are backed by a written warranty on the diagnosis and any repair performed.
"Damp spot kept coming back after we patched it ourselves. Turned out the actual leak was three feet away, inside the wall." — Homeowner, Des Moines
"Thermal imaging found a hot water line leak we never would have located on our own." — Des Moines resident
"Appreciated that they explained the equipment and showed me the readings instead of just saying 'trust us.'" — Des Moines customer
We serve Des Moines proper and nearby Des Moines, IA communities for acoustic and thermal leak detection.
The equipment detects sound frequencies specific to escaping water under pressure, helping pinpoint location.
Detection pricing is quoted upfront when you call, and often applied toward the repair if you proceed with us.
In most cases, yes — detection equipment locates the leak before any cutting, so demolition is targeted and minimal.
Reduced water pressure combined with a rising bill is another common early indicator worth investigating.
Outdoor systems are diagnosed with the same precision equipment used for household leaks.
Detection and repair are separate decisions — you're never obligated to use us for the repair after detection.
Detection equipment available across Des Moines, IA.
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