Not all leaks announce themselves with wet walls and water stains. Many hidden leaks operate silently for months — or years — driving up your water bill, encouraging mold growth, and damaging your home’s structure before you ever know they’re there. Davis Plumbing and Heating Inc. provides professional leak detection services throughout Riverside County using advanced technology to find what can’t be seen.

Types of Leaks We Detect

  • Slab leaks — Supply lines buried under your concrete foundation that have developed pinhole leaks or joint failures.
  • Wall and ceiling leaks — Pipe leaks inside walls or above ceilings that are slowly saturating framing and drywall without visible external signs.
  • Underground supply line leaks — Leaks in the buried line from the water meter to your home.
  • Pool and spa plumbing leaks — Underground pool lines, return jets, skimmer connections, and equipment pad plumbing.
  • Irrigation system leaks — Underground irrigation lines that are wasting water and potentially undermining landscaping or hardscape.

Our Leak Detection Technology

Davis Plumbing uses professional-grade equipment that homeowners and even many plumbers don’t have:

  • Electronic acoustic listening devices — Highly sensitive microphones that detect the sound frequency of water escaping under pressure, even through several inches of concrete.
  • Line pressure testing equipment — Pressurizes individual supply lines to confirm whether a leak is present and approximately how large it is.
  • Thermal imaging cameras — Detects heat differentials that indicate hot water leaks under slabs or inside walls.
  • Tracer gas detection — For difficult-to-find leaks, non-toxic tracer gas is injected into the plumbing; a special sensor detects where it escapes.

Why Accurate Leak Location Matters

The cost of slab leak repair depends largely on HOW MUCH concrete must be opened. A plumber who locates the leak within 2-4 inches of accuracy may need to cut a small, targeted hole. A plumber who uses guesswork may cut an 8-foot trench. Davis Plumbing’s accurate detection technology minimizes concrete removal, reduces repair cost, and speeds up the process.

Signs You May Have a Hidden Leak

  • Water bill 30% or more higher than usual with no change in usage
  • Sound of running water when everything is turned off
  • Warm or hot spots on the floor
  • Cracks in walls or floors that appeared without obvious cause
  • Musty odors in rooms with no visible moisture
  • Soft or spongy areas of hardwood or tile flooring

Schedule Leak Detection Service Today

Call Davis Plumbing and Heating at (951) 657-0393 for professional leak detection throughout Riverside County — Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Perris, Lake Elsinore, and beyond. Or schedule online.