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That unexplained spike in your water bill isn’t a mystery. It’s a leak hiding somewhere in your system, quietly wasting hundreds of gallons while you sleep. Every day you wait, it gets worse.
Our leak detection service finds the exact source without tearing apart your walls or digging up your yard. You get a precise location, a clear repair plan, and your peace of mind back. No more guessing games or trial-and-error approaches that waste your time and money.
Within hours, you’ll know exactly what’s wrong and what it’ll cost to fix it. Your water bills drop back to normal. Your home stays protected from hidden damage that could cost thousands down the road.
All Rooter Hydro Jetting Experts Inc has been solving Chicago-area plumbing problems for years, and we understand exactly what Palatine homeowners face. From the aging infrastructure in older neighborhoods to the unique challenges of newer developments, we’ve seen it all.
Our technicians are licensed, bonded, and insured professionals who use the same advanced leak detection equipment trusted by major utilities. We’re not the company that shows up with a wrench and starts guessing. We use acoustic sensors, thermal imaging, and pressure testing to pinpoint problems with surgical precision.
Local expertise matters when you’re dealing with something as important as your home’s plumbing system. We know which pipe materials were common in different Palatine neighborhoods, how local soil conditions affect underground lines, and what signs point to specific types of leaks.
First, we listen. Our acoustic equipment picks up the sound of water escaping from pipes, even when it’s buried underground or hidden behind walls. These specialized sensors can detect leaks as small as a drop per minute, long before you’d notice any visible signs.
Next, we see what’s happening. Thermal imaging cameras show us temperature differences that reveal exactly where water is traveling through your walls or foundation. We can map the path of a leak without making a single hole in your drywall.
Finally, we confirm the location with pressure testing. This tells us not just where the leak is, but how severe it is and what’s causing it. By the time we’re done, you’ll know exactly what needs to be fixed and why it happened in the first place.
The whole process typically takes a few hours, and you’ll have answers that would take other companies days of guesswork to find.
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Every leak detection service includes a complete diagnostic report showing exactly where the problem is located, what’s causing it, and what it’ll take to fix it. You get photos, measurements, and a clear explanation in plain English.
We detect leaks in walls, under slabs, in underground pipes, and anywhere else water might be escaping. Our equipment works on all pipe materials – copper, PVC, cast iron, and everything in between. Whether it’s a pinhole leak in your kitchen wall or a major break in your main water line, we’ll find it.
Palatine’s mix of older homes and newer construction means we see everything from corroded galvanized pipes in vintage neighborhoods to failed connections in recent builds. The freeze-thaw cycles here are particularly hard on plumbing, especially where pipes run through exterior walls or unheated basements.
You also get upfront pricing before any repair work begins. No surprises, no hidden fees, and no pressure to fix anything on the spot. We find the problem, tell you what it’ll cost to fix, and let you decide what makes sense for your situation.
We use acoustic leak detection and thermal imaging to locate leaks inside walls without cutting holes or removing drywall. Acoustic sensors pick up the sound of water moving through pipes or escaping through cracks, even when the leak is completely hidden. These sounds are often too high-pitched for human ears to detect, but our equipment can pinpoint them within inches.
Thermal imaging shows us temperature differences where water is present. A leak creates a cooler spot on the wall surface that shows up clearly on our cameras. We can trace the path of water from the source to where it’s pooling or traveling through your wall cavity.
This combination lets us mark the exact location of a leak before anyone picks up a saw or drill. When repair work is needed, we know exactly where to make the smallest possible opening to access the problem area.
The most obvious sign is an unexplained increase in your water bill when your usage habits haven’t changed. Even a small leak can waste hundreds of gallons per month, and that shows up quickly in your monthly costs.
You might hear the sound of running water when all fixtures are turned off, especially late at night when the house is quiet. This often indicates a leak in your main water line or a constantly running toilet that’s wasting water.
Physical signs include damp spots on walls or ceilings, musty odors that suggest mold growth, or areas of your yard that stay green and lush even during dry periods. You might also notice water pressure that’s lower than normal, which can indicate water escaping somewhere in your system before it reaches your fixtures.
Most residential leak detection services take between 2-4 hours, depending on your home’s size and the complexity of the plumbing system. Simple leaks in accessible areas can often be located within an hour, while more complex problems in large homes or underground systems may take longer.
We start with the most likely locations based on your symptoms and work systematically through your plumbing system. Our equipment gives us real-time feedback, so we’re not wasting time on areas where there’s clearly no problem.
The time investment pays off because you get definitive answers instead of guesswork. Other companies might spend days trying different repair approaches, hoping to stumble onto the right solution. Our diagnostic approach means we fix the actual problem the first time, which saves you both time and money in the long run.
Yes, underground leak detection is one of our specialties. We use acoustic equipment specifically designed for buried pipes, along with ground-penetrating technology that can locate leaks several feet below the surface.
For sewer lines, we combine acoustic detection with video camera inspections to see exactly what’s happening inside the pipe. This shows us not just where a leak is occurring, but what caused it – whether it’s tree root intrusion, pipe deterioration, or ground settling that cracked the line.
Underground leaks are particularly important to catch early because they can undermine your foundation, create sinkholes in your yard, or contaminate the soil around your home. The longer they go undetected, the more expensive the repair becomes. Our detection methods can find these problems before they cause major structural damage to your property.
Most plumbing companies use trial-and-error methods when they can’t immediately see a leak. They might cut holes in walls, dig trenches, or replace entire sections of pipe hoping to find the problem. This approach is expensive, messy, and often fixes the wrong thing.
We use professional-grade detection equipment that eliminates the guesswork. Our acoustic sensors, thermal cameras, and pressure testing tools can locate leaks with precision that would be impossible through visual inspection alone.
The difference shows up in your final bill and the condition of your property when we’re done. Instead of multiple repair attempts and unnecessary damage to your walls or landscaping, you get targeted repairs that fix the actual problem. Our diagnostic approach typically costs less than traditional methods because we’re not wasting time and materials on the wrong solutions.
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency leak detection services throughout Palatine and the surrounding areas. Water emergencies don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we.
Emergency situations include burst pipes, major leaks that are causing immediate damage, or any leak that’s threatening your electrical systems or structural integrity. We understand that every minute counts when water is actively damaging your home.
Our emergency response includes immediate leak location and temporary repairs to stop the damage, followed by permanent solutions once the crisis is under control. We carry the equipment and materials needed to handle most emergency repairs on the spot, so you’re not left waiting for parts or additional service calls while water continues to damage your property.
