Direct Answer
AnyLeak provides hydrostatic pressure testing 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 won’t reveal themselves to a microphone or a camera — they hide in a drainage system that only leaks when it’s full, or a supply line that weeps under pressure behind a slab. Hydrostatic pressure testing forces the answer: isolate the system, pressurize it, and watch. If it holds, the pipe is sound; if pressure drops, it leaks — and which section drops tells you where. AnyLeak.ca has used pressure testing across BC since 1999 as the definitive yes/no on hidden plumbing and drainage leaks.
What hydrostatic testing answers
- Does the drain/waste/vent (DWV) system hold? A test ball isolates the system at a cleanout; the stack is filled to a known head and monitored. A falling level means a breach — common on under-slab drainage and aging cast iron.
- Is the sewer lateral intact? Pressure or head testing confirms a buried lateral before excavation; pair with sewer locating and camera inspection.
- Are the supply lines sound? Pressure-holding tests on potable lines isolate a weeping section before a wall opens.
Isolate, pressurize, narrow, pinpoint
The test proves that a system leaks; we then narrow it section by section by re-testing isolated runs, and pinpoint the exact spot with acoustic, tracer-gas and camera methods — so the one repair access lands on the breach. It is one tool in a full detection process, chosen when a pass/fail on a closed system is exactly what the situation needs.
Who needs it
Homeowners with a slab or sewer question; stratas verifying stacks; commercial and institutional sites confirming drainage integrity; and buyers who want a system proven before removing conditions. Across BC — all service areas.
FAQ
Does it damage the plumbing? No — testing uses controlled, code-appropriate pressures and is removed afterward.
Air or water? Depends on the system and access; we choose the safe, appropriate medium per job.
Need a system proven? Call (604) 269-5325 for a free phone consult or book a test.
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.
Local knowledge matters because the same symptom can point to completely different causes in different cities. The interview, the property history, and the site conditions are always weighed together before any instrument is deployed.
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 third mistake is assuming the leak is in the same room as the stain. Water travels along structure for surprising distances, and the visible stain is almost never the source. The investigation traces the path before any repair is planned.
What This Costs
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Call before the damage becomes visible if the meter is moving with everything off. That reading is the earliest and cheapest moment to act, and acting early is what makes the repair small.
How to Prepare the Property
If there is an active leak, the priority is containment: shut off the water at the fixture or main if it can be done safely, move valuables away, and photograph the scene. The technician can be guided by phone while en route.
Nothing else needs to be done. The investigation does not require demolition, preparation of the systems, or any work on your part beyond access. Showing up with the history is the whole preparation.
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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