Finding the exact leak location under several inches of concrete isn’t something that can be done with guesswork. Made’s Plumbing equips our technicians with professional-grade detection tools so we can pinpoint hidden leaks under a foundation with amazing precision – without unnecessary digging or demolition.

Acoustic Leak Detection Pressurized water escaping from a pipe creates a distinct sound as it moves through soil and concrete. Our plumbers use sensitive acoustic listening equipment to pick up that sound and trace it back to its source, narrowing down the active leak’s location to a specific, workable area.

Electronic Amplification Equipment For leaks that are harder to hear, we use electronic amplification devices that boost the sound of water movement, allowing our technicians to detect leaks that are deeper underground or located further from the surface.

Pressure Testing Isolating sections of the plumbing system and monitoring how pressure holds (or drops) helps confirm there’s a leak and gives us a general idea of where it’s located before we bring in more precise tools to narrow down the exact spot.

Infrared Thermal Imaging Water leaking under a slab often changes the surface temperature of the flooring directly above it. Thermal imaging cameras can pick up these temperature differences, giving our plumbers a visual map of where water pooling may be happening beneath the concrete.

Video Pipe Inspection When access points allow, we run a waterproof camera through the plumbing lines to visually inspect the inside of the pipe. This lets us see corrosion, cracks, or separation directly, which is especially useful for sewer line repairs under the slab.

Each Arlington property is different, so our plumbers may combine two or more of these methods to locate leaks before recommending next steps for repair.