Plumber using thermal imaging camera to detect a hidden water leak
Leak Detection

Leak Detection Services in Kamloops

Hidden leaks behind walls, under slabs, and underground — found without tearing your home apart. Non-invasive technology, precise results, same-day repairs available.

The Problem With Hidden Leaks

A visible leak is actually the easy kind. You see it, you call a plumber, it gets fixed. The dangerous leaks are the ones you can't see — quietly running inside walls, under concrete slabs, or in underground supply lines. They can go undetected for months, wasting thousands of litres of water and slowly destroying the structure around them.

The region's hard water accelerates pipe corrosion, making hidden leaks more common here than in softer-water areas. Older homes in established neighborhoods like Brocklehurst and the North Shore are particularly susceptible — aging galvanized and copper lines develop pinhole leaks that are nearly impossible to find without the right equipment.

The old approach was to cut holes in walls until you found the wet spot. We don't do that. We use technology that locates leaks precisely before anything is opened up — saving you time, money, and a lot of unnecessary damage to your home.

Our Detection Technology

Acoustic Listening

Sensitive microphones detect the sound of water escaping pressurized pipes — even through concrete

Thermal Imaging

Infrared cameras reveal temperature differences caused by moisture behind walls and under floors

Moisture Meters

Measure humidity levels in drywall, wood, and concrete to trace the path of a leak

Tracer Gas

Safe hydrogen-nitrogen gas injected into pipes rises through soil and concrete to pinpoint underground leaks

Electronic Pipe Locators

Map underground pipe routes without excavation to identify leak zones

Pressure Testing

Isolate pipe sections to confirm leaks and measure severity before any repair work begins

Signs You Might Have a Hidden Leak

None of these are definitive proof on their own — but if you're seeing two or three of them together, it's worth getting a professional assessment before the damage compounds.

Water Bill Creeping Up

Usage hasn't changed but the bill keeps climbing — classic hidden leak indicator

Stains on Walls or Ceilings

Yellow or brown patches that grow slowly over weeks

Running Water Sounds

You can hear water moving when every tap and appliance is off

Mold or Musty Smell

Persistent mold in unusual spots, or a damp smell that won't go away

Pressure Dropping Gradually

Not a sudden drop — a slow decline over weeks or months

New Cracks in Walls or Floors

Soil shifting from water saturation can cause structural movement

A hidden leak can waste up to 10,000 litres per month — enough to fill a small swimming pool. If you're seeing any of these signs, call us at (778) 928-7586 before the damage gets worse.

Water damage spreading on a ceiling from an undetected hidden pipe leak

This kind of damage develops over weeks from a leak that could have been found in an hour

Slab Leaks — The Most Serious Kind

A slab leak is a pipe failure beneath your home's concrete foundation. They're harder to detect, more expensive to ignore, and can cause foundation damage if left unaddressed. The good news: with the right equipment, we can find them without jackhammering your floor.

Warm or damp spots on your floor, the sound of running water when everything is off, sudden spikes in your water bill, and cracks appearing near the base of walls are all potential slab leak indicators. If you're seeing any of these, don't wait.

How We Find Slab Leaks

1

Pressure test

We isolate individual lines and pressurize them to confirm which pipe is leaking.

2

Acoustic detection

Sensitive listening equipment picks up the sound of water escaping through the concrete.

3

Thermal scan

Infrared imaging identifies temperature changes on the floor surface above the leak.

4

Pinpoint location

We mark the exact spot — typically within 30 cm accuracy — before any concrete is touched.

5

Repair options

We present your choices: targeted slab access, pipe rerouting, or epoxy lining — with honest pricing for each.

Leak Detection — What People Ask

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Available 24/7 across all Kamloops neighborhoods.

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Operating Hours:

Mon – Fri7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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We dispatch within 60 minutes across Kamloops.

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Why Kamloops Trusts Us

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