Pressurized water escaping through a pipe crack makes a distinct sound — a hissing, rumbling, or popping that's inaudible to the human ear but easy to find with industrial ground microphones. Acoustic is our primary detection method for everything under concrete, asphalt, or dirt.
Industrial-grade ground microphones amplify the sound of water escaping pipes by 1,000x or more. When we walk the area where we suspect a leak, the microphone shows us a spike in audio level at the exact location of the leak. Combined with skilled technique (knowing which frequencies to listen for, how to filter background noise, how to triangulate), we can pinpoint a buried leak within inches.
Different leak types make different sounds. A small pinhole in a copper line under concrete sounds different from a cracked PVC irrigation line buried two feet down. With 20+ years of experience, Matt can identify leak type by the acoustic signature — which speeds up both detection and repair.
Acoustic detection is the right tool for buried mainlines, under-slab leaks, irrigation system breaks, fire suppression line failures, and pool plumbing leaks. It's not the right tool for very slow drips above ground (use thermal) or for already-visible leaks (just fix it).
Phone consultations are free. We give an honest price range BEFORE we drive out.
We give honest phone quotes before we drive out. You'll know roughly what your job will cost before we even ring your doorbell.
$295-$495 to pinpoint. Often combined with electronic tracing for tough cases. Call (702) 682-1626 for an honest phone estimate.
Within inches of the actual leak position, in most cases. Combined with electronic line tracing, we know exactly where the pipe runs AND where the leak is — so we open one small spot, not the whole yard.
Yes — pro gear has frequency filtering that isolates the leak signature from traffic, HVAC, and ambient noise. Quiet hours help but aren't required.
Yes. Acoustic detection is the primary method for slab leaks. Sound travels through concrete and gravel and is detectable with industrial ground microphones.
Very slow drips might be below acoustic threshold. In that case we combine thermal imaging, pressure isolation, and dye testing depending on the leak type.
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