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AnyLeak provides condo leak inspection 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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Condominiums are where leak detection gets complicated. Water crosses unit boundaries, responsibility splits between owners and the strata corporation, insurance deductibles are significant, and access has to be coordinated across residents. AnyLeak.ca has located hidden water in BC multi-unit buildings since 1999 — non-invasively, with documentation that strata councils, property managers and insurers can act on. This page is the hub for everything condo: pick the building type, the leak scenario, or the question you’re facing.
By building type
- High-rise concrete towers
- Low-rise woodframe condos
- Townhouse & rowhome stratas
- Mixed-use buildings
- Heritage conversions
- 1980s–90s “leaky condo” era buildings
- New construction & warranty-stage condos
By leak location
- Ceiling leaks · between-unit leaks
- Risers & shared supply lines · drain & stack leaks · in-slab lines
- Parkades · podium decks & planters · elevator pits
- Balconies · roofs & roof decks · windows & envelope
- Radiant heating · mechanical rooms · fire sprinkler lines
- Amenity pools & hot tubs · irrigation & grounds · common areas
- Bathrooms · kitchens · in-suite laundry
Technologies for multi-unit buildings
- Thermal imaging for condos · acoustic detection for high-rises
- Tracer gas · electronic membrane testing · pipe camera inspection
- Moisture mapping · continuous monitoring for stratas
For councils, managers and owners
- Strata council guide · property managers · who is responsible?
- Insurance & deductible documentation · dispute-ready documentation
- Depreciation report support · preventive inspection programs · tenanted units
Common situations
- Suspected active leak — what to do · intermittent leaks · water bill spikes
- Pre-purchase inspections · vacant units · cold-weather pipe leaks
- Condensation vs leak · musty smells · renovation checks
Why stratas call AnyLeak
Non-invasive methods mean occupied suites are scanned without demolition. Pinpointing means one targeted repair access instead of exploratory openings across several units. And our written reports give councils and adjusters what they need — see insurance claim support and our process. We serve strata buildings across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan — all service areas.
Talk to a condo leak specialist: 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.
The technician works methodically through the checklist, explaining each step as it happens. Questions are welcome at every stage, and the approach is adjusted when the evidence points in a new direction.
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
A fourth mistake is hiring a repair contractor to find the leak. Contractors are paid to repair, and their interest is in the work, not in the precision of the location. An independent detection team has no repair to sell, only an answer to deliver.
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
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.
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.
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.
When to Call
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.
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
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.
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.
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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