An unexplained spike on the water bill, a damp patch on the floor with no obvious source, or the faint sound of running water somewhere in the walls — hidden leaks are frustrating precisely because you can't see them. Our Des Plaines technicians use acoustic and thermal equipment to find them without tearing into walls or floors on a guess.
We use listening equipment and thermal imaging to locate leaks through walls, floors, and slabs without demolition.
Locating the leak precisely keeps any necessary opening small and targeted rather than exploratory.
Our Des Plaines, IL technicians are trained specifically on detection equipment, not just general plumbing repair.
We walk you through what the equipment found, not just hand you a bill.
From a rising water bill with no visible cause to a damp spot that keeps returning, we locate the source before recommending repair.
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.
Thermal imaging is especially effective for detecting hot water line leaks inside walls.
Leaks inside wall cavities are traced to their source rather than just patching the visible stain or damage.
Underground irrigation and pool line leaks are diagnosed with the same precision as household leaks.
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 Plaines, IL detection trucks carry the equipment needed for most residential and light commercial leak searches.
The leak is located and the findings explained in plain terms, along with a flat price for the necessary repair.
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 Plaines
"Thermal imaging found a hot water line leak we never would have located on our own." — Des Plaines resident
"Appreciated that they explained the equipment and showed me the readings instead of just saying 'trust us.'" — Des Plaines customer
Our detection-equipped trucks cover Des Plaines and the surrounding Des Plaines, IL area for both residential and light commercial leak searches.
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.
Yes, we perform pressure testing and detection on pool plumbing and irrigation lines, not just household supply lines.
Detection and repair are separate decisions — you're never obligated to use us for the repair after detection.
Call +1-844-833-0201 for leak detection service in Des Plaines, IL.
Call +1-844-833-0201