One of the biggest reasons customers call for leak detection is an unusually high water bill. High water bills are one of the #1 concerns of neighbors using the NextDoor app. If you suspect you have a water leak, do not wait to contact a professional about leak detection. Usually, by the time you realize you have a leak, the damage has already occurred. You may have a slab leak that requires immediate repair.

Simply put, a slab leak or foundation leak is a leak on either the hot or cold water pipes under the foundation or in the concrete slab of your home.

When the plumber arrives, they will do a quick analysis of your home; this includes checking your water meter to ensure proper function and examining the areas you suspect. The plumbers at Duncan Plumbing Solutions are leak detection experts. Leak detection is like an art. Using special audio equipment, your expert locator will use electronic listening devices and non-toxic tracer gas, like helium or carbon dioxide to air up the line & to locate the leak quickly and efficiently. Once it is determined the general location of a leak, a line tracer system will then be used. This introduces a small electric charge into the waterline. This will make it possible to determine the exact spot of the water leak.

Before we do anything, we will determine the exact location of the water leak. We will thoroughly inspect, detect and discuss every possibility BEFORE jackhammering your floors. Utilizing advanced techniques like acoustic leak detection, we will locate the exact location of your leak and then discuss the best course of action considering all options.

If there is a slab leak present, we may recommend a re-route of your pipes. We may cap off existing pipes using durable and flexible PEX piping. Then we will re-route the water lines avoiding costly repairs to your flooring.

This is the best option when your plumbing is generally in good shape and we can isolate the leak and access it to repair.

Tunneling is an option to avoid going through the floor. Our experts will tunnel under your home offering a cost-effective alternative that minimizes demolition, reduces noise and mess.

There are several tale-tell signs you may have a leak. Unusually High Water Bill? You know if you need leak detection if you:

If you suspect you have a leak, you can trust the experts at Duncan Plumbing Solutions. With not just one but TWO Master Plumbers on staff, we will expertly diagnose and resolve your plumbing issue quickly, thoroughly and cost-effectively. Our master plumbers have years of experience locating leaks. Using what looks like a stethoscope, we use a non-toxic tracer gas, like helium or carbon dioxide to air up the line & listen to locate the leak quickly and efficiently.  Once it is determined the general location of a leak, a line tracer system will then be used. This introduces a small electric charge into the waterline.

Most professional leak detection equipment can be found at Locke Supply:

https://www.lockesupply.com/Products/Category/4?category=Tools

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