Non-invasive · pinpoint accuracy
Leak Detection in Katy, TX
Water always leaves evidence — a spiked bill, a warm spot, a sound in the wall. We follow that evidence with detection equipment instead of a demolition bar.
Why 'find it first' beats 'open it up'
A hidden leak found early is a plumbing repair. Found late, it's drywall, flooring, mold remediation and sometimes foundation work. Detection technology exists so the finding never has to be exploratory — we pinpoint the leak's location before deciding what, if anything, needs to be opened.
The same evidence that worries you is what guides us: an unexplained jump in the water bill, the sound of running water with fixtures off, damp spots, musty odors, warm patches on the floor. Each symptom narrows the search before the equipment comes out.
What happens after we find it
Detection and repair are one visit wherever possible. Once the leak is located, we quote the repair upfront — targeted access, the fix, and a pressure test to confirm the system holds before we leave.
For under-slab leaks, the repair options run from epoxy lining to re-routing to tunneling — the detection results determine which, and we walk you through the trade-offs. We serve Katy, Cypress, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Cinco Ranch, Richmond, Brookshire and Missouri City.
What we handle
Leak Detection work we handle every week
Electronic Leak Detection
Amplification equipment listens for pressurized water escaping the pipe — locating the leak precisely without unnecessary digging or opening walls.
Thermal Imaging
Infrared cameras spot the temperature signature a hot water leak leaves in floors and walls — fully non-invasive.
Acoustic Detection
High-frequency sensors read sound patterns in the pipes — accurate even through several inches of concrete.
Under-Slab Leak Location
The highest-stakes case: leaks beneath the foundation, located from above and repaired with the least invasive method that lasts.
Yard & Service Line Leaks
Soggy patches, suspiciously green grass, or a meter that spins with everything off — we trace buried supply line leaks without trenching the whole run.
Pressure Testing
System-wide pressure tests confirm whether a leak exists at all, isolate which line carries it, and verify the repair afterward.
Triage
Evidence of a hidden leak
You rarely see the leak itself — you see what it does. Any of these justifies a detection visit.
- What you noticeNowWater bill jumped without a usage changeWhat it usually meansA pressurized leak running around the clockWhat we doPressure test to confirm, then locate
- What you noticeNowMeter spins with every fixture offWhat it usually meansWater leaving the system somewhere between meter and fixturesWhat we doIsolate the line, then electronic detection
- What you noticeWarm spot on the floorWhat it usually meansA hot water line leaking under the slabWhat we doThermal imaging locates it non-invasively
- What you noticeRunning-water sound inside a wallWhat it usually meansA supply line leak behind the finishWhat we doAcoustic detection pinpoints it before one hole is cut
- What you noticeMusty smell or mold near baseboardsWhat it usually meansSlow moisture accumulation from a concealed leakWhat we doFind and fix the source — remediation without repair just recurs
- What you noticeA green, lush stripe in the yardWhat it usually meansA buried line feeding the lawn instead of the houseWhat we doTrace the service line without trenching it all
Why Katy calls us first
3,681 reviews, 4.9 stars, 25 years
Technology, not guesswork
Electronic amplification, thermal imaging and acoustic sensors — we invest in the equipment so the search doesn't happen with a saw.
Detection to repair, one visit
Once located, most leaks are quoted and repaired the same day, finished with a pressure test that proves the fix.
25 years of local leaks
Since 2000 we've chased leaks through every generation of Katy-area pipe — copper pinholes, slab lines, poly-b and galvanized alike (MPL #36673).
Upfront pricing
The repair is quoted after detection and before work — you decide with the leak located and the cost known.
Common questions
Leak Detection in Katy — answered
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281-601-1513How do you find a leak without opening walls?
Three tools: electronic amplification that listens for escaping pressurized water, infrared imaging that sees the temperature change a leak creates, and acoustic sensors that read sound patterns in the pipe — accurate even under concrete. Walls only open, if at all, at the confirmed repair point.
How do I know I have a leak at all?
The quickest home check: turn off every fixture and watch your water meter. If it still moves, water is leaving the system somewhere. A spiked bill, damp spots, musty smells or running-water sounds are the other classic evidence.
Can you find leaks under the foundation?
Yes — under-slab detection is our highest-stakes specialty. Electronic, thermal and acoustic methods locate the leak from above, and repair options like epoxy lining and re-routing often avoid breaking the slab entirely.
Do you repair the leak on the same visit?
Wherever possible, yes. Once located, we quote the repair upfront and can usually complete it same-day, verified with a pressure test before we leave.
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