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That water stain on your ceiling didn’t appear overnight. Neither did the soft spot in your bathroom floor or the musty smell in your basement. Hidden leaks work slowly, building damage for weeks or months before you notice anything wrong.
By then, you’re facing restoration bills that easily hit $5,000 to $8,000. Insurance companies start asking questions about “gradual damage.” Your weekend gets consumed by contractors, estimates, and the stress of major repairs.
Early detection changes everything. You catch a $150 pipe repair before it becomes a $6,000 restoration project. You fix the actual problem instead of just cleaning up the damage. Most importantly, you get back to worrying about things that actually matter instead of whether your house is slowly falling apart from hidden water damage.
All Rooter Hydro Jetting Experts Inc. has spent years learning how water finds its way into Chicago-area properties. Spring storms that overwhelm storm drains. Clay soil that shifts and cracks foundation walls. Older homes with galvanized pipes that develop pinhole leaks after decades of use.
We’re not the plumbers who show up with basic tools hoping to get lucky. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured professionals who invested in the same thermal imaging technology that building inspectors and insurance adjusters rely on for accurate moisture detection.
When we tell you there’s a leak, you can trust that assessment completely. When we tell you an area is clear, you can stop losing sleep over it. Our equipment doesn’t guess – it measures temperature differences down to a tenth of a degree, which means we catch problems that other methods miss entirely.
We start by scanning areas where you’ve noticed problems or where leaks typically develop in Rosemont homes. Our FLIR infrared cameras detect tiny temperature changes that reveal moisture behind walls, under floors, and inside ceiling cavities.
Water creates cooling through evaporation. Even small amounts of moisture change surface temperatures enough for our equipment to detect and map. We can trace wet areas back to their source, whether that’s a failed pipe joint, a roof leak, or groundwater seepage through basement walls.
The thermal scan gives us a roadmap of your moisture problems. We follow up with acoustic detection to hear water moving inside walls, moisture meters to measure how wet materials have become, and video inspection when we need to see inside pipes or drainage systems.
You get thermal images that show exactly what we found, moisture readings that quantify the problem, and a clear repair plan that addresses causes instead of just symptoms. No guesswork, no unnecessary wall cutting, no surprises.
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Our leak detection service uses professional-grade FLIR thermal imaging cameras that detect temperature variations as small as 0.1 degrees. This precision matters when you’re trying to find moisture that’s been building slowly behind drywall or under flooring materials.
Rosemont’s weather creates specific challenges that require advanced detection methods. Heavy spring rains push groundwater levels up, creating hydrostatic pressure that forces water through basement walls. Summer storms overwhelm gutters and create roof leaks that drip into wall cavities for weeks before causing visible damage.
We combine multiple detection technologies for complete coverage. Thermal imaging shows us temperature patterns that reveal moisture. Acoustic equipment lets us hear pressurized water escaping from pipes. Moisture meters measure exactly how wet building materials have become. Video inspection reveals problems inside pipes and drainage systems.
The comprehensive approach catches problems that single-method inspections miss. You get a detailed report with thermal images, moisture readings, and specific recommendations for immediate repairs versus issues you can monitor over time.
Thermal imaging detects the cooling effect that happens when water evaporates from building materials. Even small amounts of moisture change surface temperatures enough for our infrared cameras to detect and map the affected areas.
When water leaks behind a wall, it doesn’t just sit there – it spreads through drywall, insulation, and wood framing. As this moisture evaporates, it creates distinct cool spots that show up clearly on thermal imaging. We can often see the full extent of water damage weeks before it becomes visible to the naked eye.
Our FLIR cameras measure temperature differences as small as 0.1 degrees, which means we catch problems while they’re still manageable. A slow leak that’s been building for two months shows up just as clearly as a major pipe burst, but catching it early means you’re looking at a simple repair instead of major restoration work.
Yes, thermal imaging is completely non-invasive and shows us moisture patterns inside walls without making any holes or causing property damage. The infrared camera detects temperature changes on wall surfaces that reveal hidden moisture behind the drywall.
Traditional leak detection often involves cutting exploratory holes in walls, hoping to find the source of moisture. This approach damages your property and doesn’t always locate the actual problem. Thermal imaging shows us the complete moisture pattern before we make any cuts, so when repairs are needed, we know exactly where to work.
We can trace water paths from the source leak all the way to where moisture appears on surfaces. This complete picture helps us recommend repairs that address the root cause instead of just treating visible symptoms. You get accurate detection without the property damage that comes with traditional investigation methods.
Our comprehensive leak detection service includes thermal imaging of suspected areas, acoustic detection to hear water movement, moisture measurements to quantify problems, and a detailed report with thermal images and repair recommendations.
We start with a consultation to understand what problems you’ve noticed and which areas concern you most. The thermal scan covers those areas plus common problem zones like around plumbing fixtures, under windows, and along exterior walls. We document everything with photos and measurements so you can see exactly what we found.
The service includes a written report with thermal images, moisture readings, and prioritized repair recommendations. We explain which problems need immediate attention and which ones you can monitor over time. You also get our assessment of whether insurance claims might be appropriate for any damage we discover.
Underground and slab leak detection typically takes 1-2 hours depending on your property size and the complexity of the plumbing system. Thermal imaging shows temperature changes on surfaces above buried pipes, which helps us pinpoint leak locations without excavation.
Hot water line leaks create warm spots on floors or ground surfaces, while cold water leaks show up as cool areas. The thermal signature depends on factors like pipe depth, soil conditions, and how long the leak has been active. We combine thermal imaging with acoustic equipment that detects the sound of pressurized water escaping underground.
This combination approach gives us the accuracy needed to minimize excavation and repair costs. Instead of digging exploratory holes along the entire pipe run, we can target specific locations where thermal and acoustic evidence indicates problems. Most underground leak detection is completed in a single visit.
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency leak detection throughout Rosemont and typically respond within 2-3 hours of your call. Emergency situations like sudden water damage, suspected burst pipes, or basement flooding require immediate attention to minimize property damage.
Our emergency service includes the same advanced thermal imaging technology we use for routine inspections. We understand that water damage gets exponentially worse with time, so we prioritize rapid response and immediate problem identification. Emergency calls get priority scheduling, even on weekends and holidays.
We carry equipment for temporary repairs to stop further damage while planning permanent solutions. For Rosemont residents, our local knowledge helps us respond more effectively – we know which neighborhoods have specific plumbing vulnerabilities and which weather conditions typically trigger emergency calls in this area.
Professional leak detection typically costs $300-600, while ignoring hidden leaks often leads to restoration bills of $3,000-8,000 or more. The detection service pays for itself many times over by catching problems while they’re still inexpensive to fix.
Consider what happens when a small leak goes undetected for six months. You might need drywall replacement, flooring repair, mold remediation, and structural work. Insurance companies frequently deny gradual damage claims, leaving you to pay restoration costs out of pocket. Many homeowners end up spending $10,000 or more on damage that could have been prevented.
Early detection means you’re fixing a pipe joint or replacing a seal before it damages surrounding materials. Instead of a major restoration project that disrupts your life for weeks, you’re looking at a targeted repair that typically costs under $500 and gets completed in a day or two.
