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You’ll know exactly where water is escaping from your plumbing system without us tearing apart your walls or floors to find it. Our acoustic sensors and thermal imaging technology detect leaks behind walls, under floors, and in underground lines with pinpoint accuracy.
No more mystery water bills that double overnight. No more discovering rotted subflooring or moldy drywall weeks after a leak started. You get precise answers about what’s wrong and where, so repairs actually solve the problem instead of guessing.
Your Burnham home stays intact during our inspection process. You get real solutions based on what we actually find, not what we think might be wrong.
We understand the specific challenges that come with Burnham’s housing stock. With most local homes built around 1972, we regularly work with aging copper pipes, early PVC installations, and the foundation settling issues common in this area.
We’re licensed, bonded, and insured professionals who’ve built our reputation on accurate leak detection throughout the Chicago region. Our team knows how Illinois weather affects plumbing systems and which materials were commonly used in Burnham during different construction periods.
You won’t deal with companies that treat every home the same way. We understand your neighborhood’s plumbing history and the specific problems that develop in homes your age.
We start by listening to your specific concerns and conducting a thorough visual inspection of suspected problem areas. This gives us context about what you’ve noticed and helps us focus our technical detection work where it’s most needed.
Our acoustic sensors pick up the specific sound frequencies that escaping water creates, even through walls and concrete. Thermal imaging cameras reveal temperature variations that indicate moisture accumulation where it shouldn’t be. We systematically scan your plumbing system from multiple angles.
When we locate leaks, we mark their exact positions and document everything with photos when possible. You’ll see precisely where problems exist and understand what repairs are necessary before any work begins. No surprises, no guesswork.
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Our service covers leak detection in walls, underfloor water leak detection, underground water leak detection, and plumbing leak detection throughout your entire system. We handle everything from tiny pinhole leaks in copper pipes to major underground line breaks that can undermine your foundation.
Burnham’s housing age means we frequently encounter the galvanized steel pipes, early copper installations, and original sewer lines that are reaching the end of their useful life. We’re equipped with specialized tools for detecting problems in these older systems before they fail catastrophically.
You receive detailed documentation of every issue we find, including photos, location maps, and priority rankings based on urgency. We also identify secondary damage that existing leaks may have caused, giving you the complete picture of what needs attention.
Our acoustic sensors detect the specific sound frequencies that water makes when escaping from pressurized pipes, even through drywall and insulation. These sounds are usually above human hearing range, but our equipment amplifies them so we can pinpoint exact locations.
Thermal imaging cameras reveal temperature differences caused by moisture behind walls or under floors. Water leaks create distinct thermal signatures that show up clearly on our cameras, even when the leak is small or has been happening for a while.
This technology combination lets us identify leak locations within inches of the actual problem. We only need to make small access holes exactly where repairs are required, rather than opening up large sections of wall hoping to find the source.
Unexplained increases in your water bill are the most common first sign of hidden leaks. If your usage jumps 20% or more without changes in your habits, water is likely escaping somewhere in your system and needs professional detection.
Musty odors, especially in basements or near plumbing areas, often indicate moisture accumulation from slow leaks. Water stains on walls or ceilings, even small ones, shouldn’t be ignored since they usually represent much larger problems behind the surface.
You might hear running water when all fixtures are shut off, notice soft spots in flooring near plumbing areas, or see unusually green patches in your yard during dry weather. Any of these symptoms warrant immediate professional leak detection.
Most residential leak detection services take 1-3 hours depending on your home’s size and the complexity of the suspected problem. If you’re hearing water running in a specific area, we might locate that leak within 30-45 minutes.
Comprehensive whole-house leak detection or investigating multiple potential problem areas takes longer. We work systematically to ensure nothing gets missed, which sometimes means checking areas that seem fine but could be hiding problems.
We provide time estimates when we arrive and keep you informed throughout the process. Our approach focuses on the most likely problem areas first, then expands the search if needed to ensure we find everything.
Yes, we have specialized acoustic equipment designed specifically for underground water leak detection. Our sensors can detect the sound of water escaping from buried pipes, even when the leak is several feet below ground and not yet visible at the surface.
We use electronic pipe locating equipment to trace the exact path of your underground water and sewer lines before starting leak detection. This ensures we’re checking the right areas and can provide accurate location information for any problems we find.
Underground leaks are particularly critical to catch early because they can cause foundation settlement, create sinkholes, or waste thousands of gallons before becoming visible. Our detection methods find these problems before they cause expensive structural damage.
We document every leak we find and rank them by urgency and potential for property damage. You’ll receive a complete report showing each problem’s location and our professional assessment of which issues need immediate attention versus those that can be monitored.
Some leaks require emergency repair to prevent structural damage or mold growth. Others might be minor issues that can be addressed during regular maintenance. We explain the difference so you can make informed decisions about repair timing and budget allocation.
Each repair gets a separate estimate, allowing you to prioritize based on your situation. You might choose to fix the most critical problems immediately and schedule less urgent repairs for later, or handle everything at once for maximum efficiency.
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency leak detection because water damage doesn’t follow business hours. If you’re dealing with active flooding, sudden water pressure loss, or can hear water running but can’t locate the source, we respond quickly to minimize property damage.
Emergency situations include burst pipes, major underground line breaks, or any scenario where you suspect significant water loss is occurring. These problems can cause thousands in damage within hours if the source isn’t identified and stopped promptly.
We understand plumbing emergencies create stress and financial pressure. Our emergency leak detection service focuses on quickly pinpointing problems so repairs can begin immediately, helping you avoid the extensive damage that occurs when major leaks go unaddressed.
