Leak Detection in Fort Collins, CO
A high water bill with no obvious cause, or a warm spot on the floor near the garage, is exactly the kind of problem leak detection exists for. Fort Collins 24/7 Plumbing uses electronic leak detection equipment to find the actual source before any wall or slab gets opened up. A leak that's been running for weeks without anyone noticing is more common than most homeowners expect, since a slow leak often doesn't announce itself until the bill or the damage does.
Where These Leaks Usually Start
A large share of the leak-detection calls we get involve water heaters leaking near the edge of a garage slab, water meters that keep running even when every fixture in the house is off, and slab leaks where warm water is detectable coming up through the floor. Older copper supply lines, common in homes built before PEX became standard, are also more prone to pinhole leaks as they age.
Symptoms We See in Fort Collins
Water Meter Still Running With Everything Off
The clearest sign of a leak somewhere in the system, even if you can't see or hear it.
Unexplained Rise in the Water Bill
Often the first thing a homeowner notices before any visible sign of a leak.
Warm Spot on the Floor
Can indicate a hot water slab leak, worth checking before it causes flooring damage.
Sound of Running Water With No Fixture On
Sometimes audible near a wall or floor where a supply line runs underneath.
Need This Fixed Now?
A technician can be dispatched today.
How Electronic Leak Detection Works
A technician starts by isolating which side of the system the leak is on, checking the water meter with all fixtures off as a first diagnostic step. From there, acoustic listening equipment and, when needed, thermal imaging help pinpoint the leak's actual location without opening walls speculatively. The goal is always to confirm the exact spot before any cutting or digging happens.
Non-Invasive Detection vs. Repair Once Located
Non-Invasive Detection
- Uses acoustic and thermal equipment
- No exploratory demolition needed
- Pinpoints the leak before repair starts
- Standard first step on every call
Repair Once Located
- Scoped to the exact confirmed leak point
- Cost depends on location and pipe material
- Sometimes a spot repair, sometimes a reroute
- Quoted only after the leak is actually found
What This Typically Costs
Exact quote after inspection, before any work begins.
Catching a Leak Before the Bill Does
Checking your water meter with everything off once every few months is a simple habit that catches a developing leak long before it shows up as a shockingly high bill. Homes with older copper supply lines are worth an occasional proactive check even without symptoms, since pinhole leaks in aging copper tend to develop gradually and quietly. If your home has had one slab or hidden leak before, it's reasonable to have the rest of the system checked at the same time, since the same age-related wear affecting one section is often present elsewhere too.
Common Questions
Will you have to cut into my walls to find the leak?
Not usually. Electronic detection equipment finds the source first, so cutting is limited to the confirmed spot when repair happens.
How do I know if I have a slab leak?
A warm spot on the floor, an unexplained water bill increase, or the sound of running water are the most common signs. A detection visit will confirm it either way.
Is leak detection covered separately from the repair?
Detection is typically quoted as its own visit, and repair is quoted once the leak is actually located.
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