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AnyLeak provides leak and moisture detection services in British Columbia using non-invasive methods — acoustic correlation, tracer gas, thermal imaging, and moisture metering — to find leaks without digging or damage. Every inspection includes a written, insurance-ready report. Call (604) 269-5325 for a free phone consult.
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No single instrument finds every leak. The reason AnyLeak.ca has located hidden water across British Columbia since 1999 is method selection — matching the right technology, or combination of technologies, to the building, the pipe and the symptom. This is an overview of the advanced detection toolkit we draw on and how each method earns its place.
The detection toolkit
- Thermal / infrared imaging. Reads the temperature signature of moisture behind finishes, under floors and across roofs.
- Acoustic detection. Listens for the sound of escaping water on pressurized lines.
- Sonar & ultrasonic. Captures high-frequency and submerged leak sound in pools, tanks and pressurized systems.
- Pressure & tracer gas. Introduces a safe tracer gas that rises to the surface at the breach — ideal for buried and complex runs.
- Ground-penetrating radar & line location. Maps pipe routes and depths and helps interpret subsurface conditions.
- Leak-noise correlation & data logging. Uses two sensors and time-delay maths to compute a leak position on a pipe network.
- Continuous leak monitoring. Watches a property between inspections for early warning.
- Moisture mapping & electronic membrane testing. Confirms the extent of moisture and finds breaches in waterproofing.
How we choose the method
Pipe material matters — metal carries sound well, plastic is quiet and favours correlation and tracer gas. Location matters — buried mains, slab lines, roofs and submerged structures each call for a different approach. And the symptom matters — a climbing water bill, a damp ceiling and a failing flat roof point to different first steps. Most jobs use two or more methods to confirm the source before anyone opens a wall, slab or yard.
By property type
Residential homes lean on acoustic, thermal and tracer-gas work for plumbing and service lines. Strata and condo towers add correlation, riser surveys and continuous monitoring for shared systems. Commercial and institutional sites combine drone thermal on large roofs, correlation on distribution networks and tracer gas on buried services. Industrial facilities prioritise non-disruptive methods and planned downtime on process-water systems. We work directly with property and facility managers on multi-building portfolios.
What to expect
Our process starts with the symptoms and the building, selects the right combination of tools, and ends with a clear report identifying the source and supporting any insurance claim.
Where we work
We provide advanced leak detection across Metro Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley, the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan — see all service areas.
To discuss the right detection approach for your property anywhere in BC, call (604) 269-5325 or request an assessment.
A Closer Look at This Service
The most expensive leak is the one that was never located. Exploratory openings, repeated drywall repairs, and months of a running meter all cost more than a single professional investigation with an exact answer.
Every city in British Columbia presents its own combination of soil, climate, construction stock, and water systems, and detection work has to respect those differences. The plan is built accordingly.
A professional investigation does not end with a verbal summary. It ends with a written report, and that report is the point of the exercise: a document that carries the finding, the evidence, and the guidance to the repair.
How the Investigation Is Delivered
Every investigation follows the same disciplined sequence: consultation, survey, testing, cross-verification, marking, and documentation. The sequence is deliberate, and each step builds on the last.
- Step 1: Consultation to understand the situation and the history
- Step 2: Site survey and indicator mapping
- Step 3: Testing of the suspected systems with matched methods
- Step 4: Cross-verification of the finding
- Step 5: Marking and documentation
- Step 6: Written, dated report
The second most common mistake is repairing the symptom. Patching the drywall, repainting the ceiling, or sealing the visible crack does not stop the water; it hides it. The water finds the next weak point, and the pattern repeats.
What This Costs
Most property-level investigations in British Columbia are quoted as a fixed fee once the situation is understood. The quote covers the technician’s time, the instruments, the investigation, and the written report.
Most property-level investigations in British Columbia are quoted as a fixed fee once the situation is understood. The quote covers the technician’s time, the instruments, the investigation, and the written report.
Insurance and Documentation
The report also protects the policyholder. When the cause is documented at the time of the loss, there is no later dispute about what was found, when it was found, or what the condition was.
The report produced after a this investigation investigation is written with insurers in mind. It documents the cause, the extent, the methods used, and the readings taken, so the adjuster has everything needed to process the claim.
What the Report Includes
Reports are dated and structured so that any licensed contractor can take the marked location and proceed directly to the repair. They are also accepted by insurers, engineers, property managers, and, when needed, in dispute processes.
The report is written in plain language first and professional language second. Owners read the conclusion and the cause; contractors and adjusters read the method notes and the readings. Both are in the same document.
When to Call
Call when a decision needs documentation: an insurance claim, a real estate transaction, a strata dispute, or a warranty process. Those decisions run on evidence, and the evidence has to exist before the deadline.
Call when the indicator is persistent, when it repeats after a repair, or when it is accompanied by a second indicator. A single passing event can be a coincidence; a pattern is a leak.
How to Prepare the Property
Clear access to the meter, the main shut-off, the water heater, and the areas showing indicators speeds the investigation. A cleared path saves the technician’s time, which is your time on the quote.
Clear access to the meter, the main shut-off, the water heater, and the areas showing indicators speeds the investigation. A cleared path saves the technician’s time, which is your time on the quote.
Common Questions
Is this service non-invasive?
Yes. Every method used works from the surface and leaves no marks. Nothing is cut, dug, or permanently marked during the investigation.
How accurate is the location?
With cross-verified methods, locations are typically within a metre or less, and slab locations within inches.
Is the report useful for insurance?
Yes. The report documents the cause, the extent, the methods used, and the readings, structured for claims and engineering review.
How long does an investigation take?
Most property-level investigations complete within a day, and the written report follows within one to two business days.
Do you repair leaks?
No. Detection and documentation are the service. The report guides the repair contractor to the exact location.
What does this cost?
The quote is fixed before work begins, based on the scope defined in the free consultation. What you are quoted is what you pay.
Call (604) 269-5325 or email info@anyleak.ca for a free consultation. The report is dated, documented, and written to the standard insurers and engineers expect.
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