Acoustic Leak Detection

There are several causes of leaks in your water pipes. Although copper pipes can last for over 30 years, some issues that may arise include:

- Fracture due to severe pressure by the roots of large trees close to the pipes

- Deterioration of the pipe wall as a reaction of copper pipes to the bedding under slabs or certain variety of soils

- Contraction and expansion that occur in both cold and hot water pipes

With specialised equipment for acoustic leak detection, there is no need to drill a hole in your wall or destroy the entire driveway just to get to the root of the problem. This non-invasive technique spares you from the additional cost of restoration while providing accurate results.

Using an electronic pipe locator, it is easy to detect any metallic pipe underground, in ceilings, walls and under a concrete slab. An insertion rod used with this pipe locator also makes it possible to locate plastic pipes underground.

In some cases, the use of a listening device can help detect the actual origin of the leak. The sound waves created by the water rushing from the pipe become louder as you get closer to the leak, which makes this technique quite effective.

Here are some of the benefits of using electronic leak detection:

1. Efficient

This method of leak detection is the easiest and most efficient means of locating water and pipe leaks. The locator pinpoints the exact source of the problem and it is even possible to know how deep you need to dig to locate the buried pipes.

2. Accurate

There is no guesswork involved throughout the process since the tools lead us to the actual location of the leaking pipes. Once you are aware which pipes need to be fixed, you can request for actual quotes for the necessary repair work.

3. Non-Invasive

With minimal excavations done during the leak detection process, this reduces the cost of restoration needed. On the other hand, traditional methods of locating leaks may cause massive damages to your home, which translates to hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of repairs.

With all of these benefits, electronic leak detection is indeed an excellent means of checking for leaks in and around your home or commercial building.