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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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Some leaks can’t be investigated from a ladder: the membrane is eight storeys up, the campus covers four hectares, the tank farm shouldn’t have people climbing it at all. Drone leak investigation puts radiometric thermal and high-resolution visual sensors exactly where the water is getting in — safely, quickly, and across the whole asset in one mobilization. AnyLeak.ca has located hidden water in BC since 1999; our aerial practice extends that expertise to everything too large, too high or too hazardous for ground-only methods.
Investigation by sector
- Commercial buildings — flat roofs, retail, office, hotels and portfolios.
- Government & municipal — public facilities, civic infrastructure, documented scopes.
- Strata & high-rise — envelopes, roofs and podiums on multi-unit buildings.
- Industrial sites — plants, tank farms and process facilities.
- Institutional — schools, hospitals, campuses and care facilities.
- Remote & hard-access sites — properties the boom lift can’t reach.
What the drone actually finds
Wet insulation under a membrane holds heat differently than dry — a radiometric camera maps that signature across an entire roof in minutes. Saturated cladding, failed flashings, ponding paths and envelope thermal anomalies read the same way. The aerial pass narrows the search; ground methods (thermal imaging, acoustic, electronic membrane testing, moisture mapping) then pinpoint and confirm. One investigation, both altitudes — see our drone inspection method page for the technology itself, and the aerial NDT suite for contact measurements at height.
Why building owners choose aerial investigation
- Whole-asset coverage — every square metre of roof or facade surveyed, not the patch someone could reach.
- No access costs — no scaffold, swing stage or boom lift for the diagnostic phase.
- Safety by distance — nobody on a wet membrane or at a parapet edge.
- Documentation — GPS-tagged thermal and visual imagery in a written report that supports insurance claims, capital planning and contractor scoping.
Where we fly
Across BC — Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, the Okanagan and beyond; see service areas. Flights are planned and conducted in accordance with Transport Canada RPAS requirements, coordinated with site rules and airspace.
FAQ
Drone or ground investigation? Usually both, sequenced: aerial to find and map, ground to pinpoint and confirm. The combination is the point.
Weather limits? Thermal surveys favour the right conditions (dry surface, temperature differential); we schedule windows that make the data meaningful.
Do you repair? We investigate and document; your roofer or envelope contractor repairs from a precise target instead of an open-ended search.
Large asset leaking? Call (604) 269-5325 for a free phone consult or request an investigation.
A Closer Look at This Service
Hidden water is the most common source of expensive damage in British Columbia homes and buildings. It works silently for weeks or months, and by the time it becomes visible, the repair bill is measured in thousands rather than hundreds.
A city’s building code, its typical construction era, and its soil behaviour all leave their fingerprints on the leaks it produces. Reading those fingerprints is what makes an investigation accurate on the first visit.
The investigation is a quiet, methodical process. Instruments are calibrated on site, readings are recorded, and the technician explains what each step is looking for. There is no demolition, no noise beyond the instruments, and no mess left behind.
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
The comparison that matters is not detection cost versus no cost; it is detection cost versus the cost of an undetected leak. One targeted repair, guided by an exact location, almost always costs less than exploratory work and repeated damage.
Pricing for this service in British Columbia depends on the scope of the investigation: the systems to be tested, the size of the property, and whether the finding is confirmed with a second method. A fixed quote is provided before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Insurance and Documentation
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.
Insurance claims fail most often because of missing documentation. A dated, photographed, method-by-method report removes that failure point and gives the adjuster a professional document they can rely on.
What the Report Includes
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.
The written report is the deliverable that separates professional detection from a good guess. It includes the confirmed location, the depth where applicable, the readings, the photographs, the methods used, and an interpretation of the cause and contributing factors.
When to Call
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.
Call when a repair contractor cannot find the source. Blind replacement of pipe, membrane, or roofing is expensive, and it fails when the true cause is elsewhere. The investigation answers the question the contractor could not.
How to Prepare the Property
The best preparation is information: when the issue started, what changed around that time, what the weather did, and what has already been tried. That history is often more valuable than any instrument.
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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