Residential Leak Detection

Most homeowners come to us with the same problem: a leak somewhere, no clear source, and a plumber asking which wall to open. Residential leak detection is the methodical work of finding the leak without breaking the home. We bring acoustic listening, thermal imaging, tracer gas, moisture metering and the experience to combine them. Most residential calls are resolved in a single visit. The output is a marked location, a plain-language explanation, and a report your plumber and insurer can both work from.

Who this service is for

• Residential

Why BC Water Leaks for residential leak detection

BC Water Leaks is a sub-division of Leak.ca, the Greater Vancouver leak detection company trusted since 1999. Every site visit is delivered by certified technicians using calibrated equipment, with documented findings formatted for insurance, engineering and procurement use.

We don't sell remediation. Our role is independent detection and assessment — the data you and your professional team work from.

Pairs well with

Clients booking residential leak detection often combine it with Strata & Building Investigations or Commercial Leak Services — particularly when the underlying issue spans multiple systems or when documentation needs to support a broader investigation.

How to prepare for your visit

1. Document what you're seeing. Photos, dates, sounds, water-bill changes, anything unusual. The more we know in advance, the faster we can locate.
2. Clear access to the suspected area. Move furniture, stored items, and rugs. Non-invasive methods still need clear sightlines.
3. Have system history ready. Recent plumbing work, prior leaks, renovations, age of property, prior insurance claims.
4. Confirm the email for your report. Photo-linked report delivered within 48 hours (often same-day for residential).