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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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Measuring wall thickness on a tank shell, verifying a coating on a stack, screening for corrosion under insulation — until recently, every one of those tasks at height meant scaffolding, rope access or a shutdown. AnyLeak.ca now performs contact NDT by drone: an industrial UAV places calibrated probes directly on the asset and streams measurement data to the ground — at height, over water, and in places people shouldn’t have to go. It extends the same philosophy behind our drone inspection and advanced detection practice: measure first, without disruption.
The aerial NDT suite
- Ultrasonic thickness testing (UT) — wall thickness on metals, plastics and composites; corrosion monitoring with instrument compliance to EN 12668-1 / ISO 16831.
- High-temperature UT — thickness measurement on assets up to 260 °C, live, without taking the process down.
- EMAT — couplant-free ultrasonics for corroded, dirty or coated surfaces (ASTM E1816-compliant instrumentation).
- Coating inspection (DFT) — dry film thickness verification on tanks, stacks, bridges and structural steel.
- Pulsed eddy current (PEC) — corrosion-under-insulation screening straight through cladding and weather jackets.
Why put the probe on a drone?
- Access cost collapses. No scaffold build, no rope crews, no lifts — access costs typically fall by half or more on elevated work.
- Safety by removal. Nobody works at height, enters the confined space, or stands next to the hot or energized asset.
- No shutdown choreography. Many measurements happen with the asset in service.
- Digital, repeatable data. GPS-tagged readings at the same points, year over year — trend data your integrity program can use.
Where it fits in BC
Tanks, vessels and piping at industrial and process sites; stacks and chimneys; bridges and structural steel; marine and port infrastructure; municipal and government assets; and the building systems we already serve for commercial clients. Flights are planned and conducted in accordance with Transport Canada RPAS requirements, and findings are reported in writing — measurement locations, values and trends — for your engineering, maintenance or integrity team to act on.
Frequently asked questions
Is drone contact NDT as accurate as handheld? The probes and instruments are the same class used in handheld work; the drone is the access method, with stabilized contact and live data verification on the ground.
Do you interpret the results? We deliver calibrated measurements and clear reporting, and we work alongside your engineering or asset-integrity team for disposition decisions.
What about thermal and visual inspection? See our industrial thermal surveys, solar farm inspection and battery storage monitoring — the non-contact side of the same aerial practice.
Asset at height that needs numbers? Call (604) 269-5325 for a free phone consult or request an assessment.
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
You keep the report. It documents the finding, the condition at the time of the investigation, and the guidance for the repair, which is useful for warranty, insurance, and future reference.
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
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.
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.
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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